Makeup Application

1 Know how to prepare for make-up application 

• Prepare self
• Prepare the client
• Prepare salon area, tools and equipment for the application of make-up
• Consultation techniques:
• ~Suitable aftercare products and their use
• ~Avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
• ~Homecare advice
• ~Recommended time intervals between facial treatments
• Individual client needs: 
• ~Audience
• ~Equality, diversity and inclusivity
• ~Perceptions
• ~Skin and face characteristic analysis 
• ~Skin tone:
• ~~Fair
• ~~Medium
• ~~Dark
• ~Skin type:
• ~~Dry
• ~~Oily
• ~~Combination
• ~~Balanced
• ~Skin condition:
• ~~Maturer skin
• ~~Younger skin
• ~~Sensitive
• ~~Dehydrated
• ~~Blemishes
• ~~Papules
• ~~Pustules
• ~~Milia
• ~~Comedones
• ~~Broken capillaries
• ~~Hyperpigmentation
• ~~Hypopigmentation
• ~~Pseudofolliculitis
• ~Identify bone structure: 
• ~~Frontal
• ~~Zygomatic
• ~~Nasal
• ~~Mandible
• ~~Maxillae
• ~Facial features:
• ~~Eye shape
• ~~Eye colour
• ~~Face shape
• ~~Lip shape:
• ~Client age groups
• Importance of a skin and face characteristics analysis
• Importance of establishing the client’s objectives
• Purpose of a skin test
• Importance of a skin test
• Make-up treatment plan
• Importance of adhering to make-up treatment plan
• Contra-indications that restrict the application of make-up
• Contra-indications that prevent the application of make-up
• Importance of identifying contra-indications
• Importance of referring clients for medical advice

2 Be able to prepare for the application of make-up

• Complete a consultation for the application of make-up
• Complete a skin and face characteristics analysis to inform make-up treatment plan
• Client objectives
• Client understanding of proposed make-up treatment plan
• Record client information and consent
• Tests

3 Know how to apply make-up

• Products:
• ~Skin product
• ~Eye product
• ~Eyebrow product
• ~Lip product
• ~Removing products 
• Tools
• Equipment
• Factors that influence make-up product choice and application techniques:
• ~Client desired make-up style
• ~Facial features
• ~Skin type and condition
• ~Skins natural tone
• ~Skin undertone:
• ~~How to determine a client’s undertone
• ~Hair colour
• ~Client age
• ~Fashion trends
• ~Culture
• ~Outfit choice
• ~Lighting
• Application techniques:
• ~Base preparation
• ~Conceal
• ~Eyebrows
• ~Eyes
• ~Blusher
• ~Highlighter
• ~Contour
• ~Lips
• Application of make-up products:
• ~Cleanse
• ~Tone
• ~Moisturise
• ~Pre-base/primer
• ~Foundation:
• ~~Applying with brush
• ~~Applying with sponge
• ~~Foundation powders
• ~Concealer
• ~Blusher
• ~Contour
• ~Eyebrow:
• ~~Start
• ~~Arch
• ~~End
• ~Eyeshadow
• ~Setting Powder
• ~Mascara
• ~Eye pencil/lip pencil
• ~Liquid eyeliner
• ~Lip Primer
• ~Lipliner
• ~Lipstick
• ~Lip gloss
• Make-up occasions
• Enhance facial features
• Enhancing techniques
• Contra-action
• Actions for effectively managing a contra-action
• Cold compress
• Client aftercare advice:
• ~Suitable products and their use
• ~Possible contra-actions
• ~Suitable make-up removal techniques
• ~Home care advice

4 Be able to apply make-up

• Select products, tools and equipment for the application of make-up
• Take action to effectively manage contra-action(s)
• Keep correct records
• Communication and behaviour

5 Know the principles of working safely when preparing for make-up application and the application of make-up

• Hygienic and safe working practices: 
• Control measures for hazardous substances: 
• Environmental and sustainable working practices
• Importance of keeping work area clean and tidy
• Importance of adhering to manufacturer’s instructions
• Importance of monitoring health, safety and wellbeing
• Importance of complying with ethical practice

6 Be able to work safely and effectively when preparing for and providing make-up application and the application of make-up

• Cleanliness of work area, tools and equipment
• Client positioning
• Self-positioning