{"id":43120,"date":"2020-08-14T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=43120"},"modified":"2020-08-14T07:00:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T11:00:14","slug":"learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one","title":{"rendered":"Learning Makeup with Nathan\u2019s Tuesday Tips &#8211; Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]I think we can all agree that one of the many incredible things that sets <a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Makeup Academy<\/a> apart from other makeup schools (both online and in-person) is <a href=\"\/learning-online\/tutors\/#nathan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nathan Johnson<\/a>. Truly, he is an industry professional who not only knows his stuff, but genuinely cares about each and every single QC student.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;43122&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]From the support he gives in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCMakeupAcademyVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Classroom<\/a>, to the amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/165425206839810\/2280578051997169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webinars<\/a> he takes part in, and everything in-between \u2013 Nathan is a true pro whose makeup knowledge is only outmatched by the size of his heart!\n\nAnother way he\u2019s been going above and beyond in his mission to assist our students with learning makeup is through his Tuesday Tips! Each week, Nathan films a short clip, in which he reveals a useful tip to help you better your skills. On Facebook especially, this segment \u2013 aptly called \u201cNathan\u2019s Tuesday Tips\u201d \u2013 had grown quite a fan-base.\n\nIn this brand new series, we&#8217;ll be gathering all of these Tuesday Tips, so we can share them with you here! Today, we&#8217;ll start by looking at 7 of Nathan&#8217;s most valuable beauty hacks. Learning makeup and looking for ways to improve your game? Then you don\u2019t want to miss out on these gems![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/191071885291764&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_1_How_to_buy_the_RIGHT_powder_product_for_your_skin\" >Tip #1: How to buy the RIGHT powder product for your skin!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_2_Dont_forget_to_catch_dark_circles\" >Tip #2: Don\u2019t forget to catch dark circles!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_3_The_importance_of_primer\" >Tip #3: The importance of primer!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_4_How_to_get_the_BEST_lashes_with_mascara\" >Tip #4: How to get the BEST lashes with mascara!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_5_What_to_do_when_concealer_wont_do_the_trick\" >Tip #5: What to do when concealer won\u2019t do the trick!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_6_How_to_use_foundation_to_create_the_perfect_lip_look\" >Tip #6: How to use foundation to create the perfect lip look!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/learning-makeup-with-nathans-tuesday-tips-part-one\/#Tip_7_The_SECRET_of_proper_makeup_education\" >Tip #7: The SECRET of proper makeup education!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_1_How_to_buy_the_RIGHT_powder_product_for_your_skin\"><\/span>Tip #1: How to buy the RIGHT powder product for your skin!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cWhen it comes to eyeshadows, blushes, and all other powder products, remember to try before you buy! Sample them on the back of your arm, the top of your hand\u2026 Because the pigment may look incredibly rich in the package, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s how it\u2019s going to read on the skin. That tip will save you a LOT of money!\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/3788887811136249&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_2_Dont_forget_to_catch_dark_circles\"><\/span>Tip #2: Don\u2019t forget to catch dark circles!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cRemember: dark circles are sneaky! Not only do we get them right [under the inner corners of our eyes], they also pop out [in the outer corners] and [above the inner corners]. If you want your clients to look incredibly alert, crisp, gorgeous, lifted, and awake, don\u2019t forget those stubborn, sneaky areas!\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/525116121469691&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_3_The_importance_of_primer\"><\/span>Tip #3: The importance of primer!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cHere\u2019s an awesome tip: primer is a necessity! It makes makeup look better, last longer, and require far fewer touch-ups. Try it; it\u2019ll change everything.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/1366046916910591&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_4_How_to_get_the_BEST_lashes_with_mascara\"><\/span>Tip #4: How to get the BEST lashes with mascara!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cFor the absolute luscious and thickest lashes, apply mascara to both the bottom <em>and <\/em>top of the lash. Here\u2019s a little trick: [on the] top of the lash, set it on, curl it in, and it\u2019ll twist the lashes in [like it would] the final curl at the end of a blowout; lifting and opening the eyes.\n\n[Then] place it right below the lower lash line. Give it a shimmy to add depth to those lashes, and then pull it right through. You\u2019ll have long, beautiful lashes, coated root to tip, and they will look like a million bucks!\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/544201639544210&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_5_What_to_do_when_concealer_wont_do_the_trick\"><\/span>Tip #5: What to do when concealer won\u2019t do the trick!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cWhen you use concealer that\u2019s <em>too <\/em>light, you only draw more attention to the imperfection. The secret instead is to color correct. If you follow [<a href=\"\/makeup-theory-color-correcting-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>], you will find an awesome Webinar that shows exactly how to do just that.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/250168622686399&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_6_How_to_use_foundation_to_create_the_perfect_lip_look\"><\/span>Tip #6: How to use foundation to create the perfect lip look!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cFoundation is not just for the face! If you put a little bit over the lips, it gives you a perfect, clean palette that allows you to reshape the lips to create any desired look.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCMakeupAcademy\/videos\/641297836432579&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_7_The_SECRET_of_proper_makeup_education\"><\/span>Tip #7: The SECRET of proper makeup education!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\u201cThere&#8217;s a huge misconception that makeup is all unrestrained creativity; &#8220;I&#8217;m expressing myself constantly &#8211; I&#8217;m an ARTIST!&#8221;\n\nWell, there\u00a0<em>is\u00a0<\/em>truth to that, of course, if you&#8217;re working on yourself or have full control over a photoshoot. But 90 or more percent of the time in the real world of makeup, you are a\u00a0<em>conduit\u00a0<\/em>for someone else&#8217;s desire &#8211; whether it be the bride, the creative director, right?\n\nThe only way you can do that is NOT by having memorized the looks. It&#8217;s by understanding the classic techniques, and being able to assemble them to meet the needs of the person who&#8217;s hired you. That&#8217;s the secret of education.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Stay tuned for future installments of this series, where we&#8217;ll continue to compile and share Nathan&#8217;s educational and practical &#8216;Tuesday Tips&#8217;. Learning makeup has never been this exciting! \u2764\ufe0f\ufe0f[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>In the meantime, earn TWO makeup artistry certifications for the price of one! 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