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Master Makeup Artistry Course

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Start your new career with our comprehensive online makeup course

  • No previous training required – our premium makeup course is designed to take you from beginner to expert
  • Personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our celebrity makeup instructors
  • Loads of professional industry discounts you can use to shop all your favorite makeup brands
  • Exclusive 88-piece Luminous Collection filled with makeup goodies & tools to practice your skills
  • Thriving virtual classroom to connect with other MUAs, get feedback, and gain access to bonus material
  • Built-in business training to help you launch your career and grow your clientele as a certified makeup artist
  • No previous training required – our premium makeup course is designed to take you from beginner to expert
  • Personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our celebrity makeup instructors
  • Loads of professional industry discounts you can use to shop all your favorite makeup brands
  • Exclusive 88-piece Luminous Collection filled with makeup goodies & tools to practice your skills
  • Thriving virtual classroom to connect with other MUAs, get feedback, and gain access to bonus material
  • Built-in business training to help you launch your career and grow your clientele as a certified makeup artist

Stock up with professional makeup discounts

We love to help students and grads succeed! Once you’re enrolled in our online makeup course (and after you graduate) you’ll be eligible to take advantage of exclusive professional discounts offered by our preferred makeup partners.

Black and white model leaning back, surrounded by the logos of makeup companies that have partnered with QC Makeup Academy to offer our students discounts to products.

What our students and grads are saying

We’ve helped 8000+ students and grads start their own successful makeup businesses and land jobs with  high-end brands like MAC, Benefit, and Sephora!

“Now, I'm confident that I have the knowledge and techniques needed for me to do my dream job for the rest of my life...”

Alba CarpioMaster Makeup Graduate

“I am thoroughly impressed with this program. WHERE TO START... As a former HS English teacher, I am so appreciative of the quality of writing in the content. It is intelligent, descriptive, clear, and thoughtful.”

Michelle Sayers StraussMaster Makeup Student

“QC Makeup academy was the best choice. What I enjoyed the most was that I could learn online at my own pace, anytime, anywhere...”

Veronika KelleMakeup Professional

“The absolute best school, and I've been spreading the word to my friends! The support is incredible, and the learning experience is exactly what I've always hoped for. I've gained an immense amount of knowledge, and I'm continuously learning via their online webinars.”

Gemma-Louise ManneringMaster Makeup Graduate

“Today, I run a successful business teaching people how to apply the basics of makeup.....”

Jessica Van GinkelMakeup Professional

“I signed up a while back with QC in the Master Makeup Artistry course. Absolutely loved it. Learned so much, and met so many people. I am getting out of my comfort zone in makeup and going to try the Airbrush & Special FX courses after I'm done the Pro with Nathan.”

Candace LyttleMaster Makeup Graduate
Makeup artist applying lip product on model. Black and white filter with the MIMP certification overlay in Gold

QC’s Professional Makeup certification

Once you graduate from your online makeup course, you’ll receive a professional, internationally-recognized Master International Makeup Professional certificate. The MIMP certification is recognized as an official certificate to grow your career in:

  • Freelance,
  • Bridal & Beauty,
  • High Fashion & Catwalk,
  • Live Theatre & Dance Production,
  • TV & Film,
  • Editorial Photography,
  • And more!

CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST

Meet Your New Makeup Course Instructor

Nathan Johnson, the instructor behind your online makeup training, is a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist with over 18 years of industry experience. He’s worked on over 300 famous faces including Paula Abdul and Lea Michele, been featured in numerous high-profile publications including Glamour, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, and lent his expertise to television shows like Access Hollywood and Project Runway! Nathan knows what it takes to turn your passion for makeup into a thriving and lucrative career!

Course Outline

Unit A

A close-up, high-fashion portrait of a woman with prominent freckles and a glamorous makeup look. She has wavy auburn hair with loose strands framing her face and is wearing large, gold-textured hoop earrings. Her makeup features shimmering gold eyeshadow, thick black winged eyeliner, and glossy nude lips. She is gazing slightly off-camera with a soft, confident expression against a plain, neutral background.
  • Discover lucrative makeup career paths
  • Gain insider tips from top industry experts
  • Set up a professional work environment
  • Learn about all the essential brush types & tools
  • Study products & stock a professional makeup kit
  • Learn safe & sanitary practices for professional applications

Units B-C

Photo of the QC Makeup Academy Luminous Kit which includes an eyeshadow palette, contour and concealing palettes, highlighter, lip creams, an eyebrow palette, a metal mixing palette, four pairs of eyelashes and a 16-piece makeup brush set. Kit is displayed on a black background.

When you enroll in the Master Makeup Artistry course you will receive a 10-piece bonus kit. The kit will be automatically sent to you after you complete Unit A. Kit items are subject to change.

  • Practice professional blending techniques
  • Prepare the skin for makeup application
  • Learn the techniques for flawless eyeshadow application
  • Perfect your techniques for lash curling & mascara application 
  • Develop your skills to achieve precise eyeliner applications
  • Discover the techniques behind perfecting & defining the face
  • Hide blemishes and flaws using color corrector and concealer 
  • Learn to apply lip liner, lipstick and gloss with precision 
  • Learn setting techniques for long lasting makeup applications

Unit D

Gemini said A close-up photograph of a makeup artist applying false eyelashes to a client. The artist's hand, with manicured nails, holds gold-colored tweezers to carefully position the lash strip along the client's upper lash line. The client has her eyes closed, showcasing a detailed "smokey eye" makeup look with shimmering copper and dark brown eyeshadow. The lighting is soft and bright, emphasizing the precision of the application and the texture of the makeup.
  • Master the techniques for flawless natural makeup looks
  • Learn to perfect the popular and in-demand smoky eye
  • Learn to create dramatic evening makeup looks
  • Adapt your skills for any client including teens, mature skin & men

Units E

A profile view photograph of a bride-to-be getting her makeup done in a bright, airy room. She has her hair styled in an elegant, voluminous updo adorned with a delicate pearl and crystal hairpiece. She is wearing a white silk and lace bridal robe and has her eyes closed as a makeup artist uses a brush to define her eyebrows. In the background, a white wedding dress hangs near a brick wall, subtly out of focus.
  • Learn how to start your career in a high-demand industry
  • Master all types of bridal makeup applications
  • Learn how to effectively book brides and parties
  • Conduct successful bridal consultations
  • Adapt celebrity looks for everyday clients
  • Complete detailed client cards for recreating looks

Unit F

A conceptual, surrealist double-exposure photograph featuring two portraits of a woman overlaid on one another. The background layer is a monochrome purple-toned profile of the woman with high-glam makeup and a sleek updo. The foreground layer is in natural color, showing the woman with her eyes closed, tilted slightly upward. Her hand is positioned near her chin, creating a visual effect where she appears to be "lifting" or holding her own face. The entire image is bathed in a vibrant purple and pink neon light.
  • Develop the skills you need to thrive with an agency 
  • Craft runway-ready high-fashion looks
  • Insider insights on designer collaborations
  • Transition to Avant Garde styles
  • Master editorial and photoshoot makeup

Optional – Unit G

A detailed photograph showing a professional makeup artist's kit, specifically a black leather or faux-leather brush roll. The roll is filled with dozens of brushes of varying sizes, shapes, and bristle types—including large powder brushes, angled contour brushes, and fine-tipped detail brushes. The brushes are organized into vertical slots, and a few small cosmetic jars are visible on the white surface in the foreground.
  • Learn to work with stars on television & film sets
  • Discover how you can build a character using makeup
  • Learn the unique skill of makeup for theater & live performance
  • Develop specialty skills including tattoo cover-up & bruises

Optional – Unit H

A stylized, avant-garde fashion portrait of a woman bathed in vibrant neon light. She wears oversized, round white-rimmed sunglasses and a shimmering, sequined blazer. Her hair is slicked back, and she has metallic purple lipstick. The lighting is a dramatic split-tone effect: intense red light from the left and deep blue-violet light from the right, creating a high-contrast, "cyberpunk" aesthetic.
  • Complete optional business training to start your career 
  • Discover the advantages of working at a makeup counter
  • Learn how to be your own boss and launch a makeup business
  • Learn to communicate with clients & sell your services
  • Discover essential marketing & branding strategies 
  • Build your professional portfolio with guidance from an industry expert 
  • Make your business stand out from the competition

”I cannot rate QC Makeup Academy highly enough. The quality of teaching I received from my tutor was exceptional.

Luisa GinaMaster Makeup Student
Makeup artist applying makeup to model sitting in a chair. Photo is in black and white with a lens flare

21 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

Money-back guarantee

With QC’s money-back guarantee, you’ll have 21 days to review your course. If you have a question or concern, contact us. If in the 21 days, you decide the course isn’t for you, we’ll give you a full refund. Additional information on QC’s money-back guarantee is available in your enrollment agreement.

”Absolutely have loved QC Makeup Academy! Enrolling was simple! Feedback from the tutors, AMAZING! Support from the tutors and always leaving you feeling positive to move to the next obstacle is definitely the best!

Jennifer O’MaraMaster Makeup Student

”Absolutely have loved QC Makeup Academy! Enrolling was simple! Feedback from the tutors, AMAZING! Support from the tutors and always leaving you feeling positive to move to the next obstacle is definitely the best!

Jennifer O’MaraMaster Makeup Student

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