$117
This specialized course teaches you how to analyze, sculpt, and balance individual facial features using professional contouring techniques. Learn face mapping, corrective contouring, highlighting, seamless blending, and application for different skin types, ages, and occasions—from soft definition to full-glam results.
1.1. Welcome and Course Introduction
1.2. Understanding Contouring & Highlighting
1.3. The Power of Light and Shadow
1.4. Why Contouring and Highlighting matter
1.5. Understanding Facial Structures and Proportions
1.6. Identifying Different Face Shapes
1.7. Choosing the Right Technique for Each Face
1.8. Common Contouring Myths and Misconceptions
2.1. Cream. Liquid and Powder Products
2.2. Contour, Bronzer and Sculping Products
2.3. Choosing the Correct Contour Shade
2.4. Choosing the Correct Highlighting Shade
2.5. Highlighters Explained
2.6. Product Recommendations
2.7. Essential Contouring Tools: Sponges & Professional Supplies
2.8. Hygiene and Product Safety
3.1. Preparing the Skin
3.2. Choosing and Applying the Right Primer
3.3. Creating the Perfect Base
3.4. Mapping the Face Before Contouring
3.5. Highlighting the Face
3.6. Applying the Contour Shade
3.7. Cream Contouring Technique
3.8. The Art of Seamless Blending
3.9. Setting the Highlighted Areas
3.10. Setting and Intensifying the Contour
3.11. Adding Bronzer and Blush
3.12. Applying Highlighter for the Perfect Finish
3.13. Setting Spray and the Final Blend
3.14. Complete Contouring & Highlighting Demonstration
4.1. Introduction to Corrective Contouring
4.2. How to Create a Slimmer of Fuller Face
4.3. Cheekbone Contouring and Face Lifting
4.4. Forehead and Temple Contouring
4.5. Jawline and Double- chin Contouring
4.6. Nose Contouring & Corrective Nose Contouring
4.7. Eye Contouring
4.8. Lips Contouring
4.9. Contouring for Mature Skin
4.10. Highlighting Without Emphasizing Texture
5.1. Soft and Natural Contouring
5.2. Full Glam Contouring
5.3. Powder Only Contouring
5.4. Non touring Technique
5.5. Strobing Technique
5.6. Tontouring Technique
5.7.Underpainting Tecnique
5.8. Contouring for Photography and Video
5.9. Adapting Contouring from Day to Evening
6.1. The Most Common Contouring Mistakes
6.2. How to Fix Patchy or Harsh Contour
6.3. Contouring Different Skin Types
6.4. Making Contouring Look Natural in Real Life
6.5. Building Your Personal Contouring Routine
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67 Lessons
Build strong makeup foundations and start your artistry journey.
120 Lessons
Refine your technique and develop professional makeup skills.
Makeup workshops are focused, short-form courses designed to teach specific skills like contouring, bridal makeup, or self makeup techniques in a clear, step-by-step way.
This course is designed for makeup artists and beauty professionals who already understand the fundamentals of makeup application. It focuses specifically on developing and refining professional contouring skills.
Complete beginners are encouraged to begin with our Basic Makeup Program, which provides the essential foundation needed before moving into specialized techniques. The Contouring Course is included with the Basic Program as a complimentary bonus.
You will learn face mapping, product and shade selection, cream and powder techniques, corrective contouring, highlighting, blending, and application for different face shapes, skin types, ages, occasions, photography, and video.
Yes. The lessons, demonstrations, and written materials are available online, allowing you to study and practice at your own pace.
Yes. The program combines professional theory, visual materials, and video demonstrations to help you understand both product placement and application.
Yes. To receive your Contouring Course Certificate of Completion, you must complete the course and successfully pass both the written assessment and practical video presentation.
The assessment includes a written knowledge test followed by a live practical video presentation. During the presentation, you will demonstrate contouring on a model while showing professional preparation, hygiene, product selection, placement, blending, and the final result.
Yes. You will need a suitable model for your final video presentation. You may demonstrate contouring alone or complete it as part of a full makeup look.
Yes. One complimentary consultation is included and may be used to review techniques, ask questions, or prepare for the final assessment.
You will need basic complexion and contouring products, appropriate brushes or sponges, sanitized tools, and a properly prepared workspace. Luxury or specific brands are not required.
No. The certificate confirms that you have completed this specialized contouring training and passed its assessments. It does not replace any professional or state license required in your location.
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