Turn Your Passion for Makeup Into a Career
The Fundamentals of Makeup Mastery Course has helped over 100+ beginners become confident, fully-booked professional makeup artists. Taught personally by celebrity Film & TV makeup artist Leslie Christin.
Only 8 in-person seats available per semester. Hybrid format available!
Limited seats for Fall 2026.
September start dates available.
This Course Was Designed For:
Complete beginners who have a passion for makeup and want to turn it into paid work; could be a long-term career or side hustle.
Intermediate artists who want to learn professional techniques and build confidence before offering makeup artistry as a paid service.
Health and Beauty Professionals who want to add Makeup Artistry as a new service offering to their clients.
No previous experience required.
Why Students Choose The CARA Makeup Academy:
Learn from a proven, highly respected celebrity MUA. Backed by nearly 30+ years' experience in film, television, print and commercial work.
We cap our courses at 8 in-person students per semester; this guarantees the real 1-on-1 attention you deserve.
We offer one of the ONLY Hybrid Makeup Artistry courses in the area! Choose whether to join live at our Studio in Orlando or attend remotely.
Students receive their very own, fully stocked professional Makeup Kit! This contains everything needed for class and your first paid services.
Portfolio Building Day + Certificate of Completions. Your confidence and credibility are important to us, so we spend extra time and resources to prepare students for practical use outside of the classroom.
Ongoing support and networking through our private CARA Makeup Academy community. Made available to all CARA graduates.
What Students Master With This Course:
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Flawless Foundation Selection, Matching & Client Application
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Color Theory, Applications & Custom Blending
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Creating Natural, Classic, and Glam Looks That Clients Commonly Request
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Eye Analysis, Facial Analysis, Makeup Personalities & Makeup Styles
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Proper Sanitation and Professional Workstation Setups
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Performing Client Consultations and Makeup Lessons
Your Professional Makeup Kit Is Included With Enrollment:
One of the biggest advantages of enrolling in a CARA Makeup Academy course is that students receive their own fully stocked, pro-grade Makeup Kit.
Most students in other programs have to buy all their products separately, which becomes expensive and makes budgeting harder.
That's why we do things differently. We allow students to begin practicing in class, at-home and with paying clients immediately, with all of the necessary tools and products.
Full Curriculum Breakdown
16+ hours of hands-on practice.
Split into 5 evening classes, 2 full-day intensive classes + homework.
Module #1: Welcome, Business Jumpstart & The Power of Skincare
Lesson 1 – Welcome & Getting Started
Lesson 2 – Jumpstart Your Business
Lesson 3 – The Power of Skincare
Everything you need to launch with confidence: professional mindset, client attraction basics, and why perfect skin prep is the foundation of every flawless makeup application.
Module #2: Complexion Perfection & Custom Blending
Lesson 4 – Complexion & Foundations
Lesson 5 – Custom Blending Theory
Master foundation selection, matching, and custom blending for every skin tone, texture, undertone, and concern — the most in-demand (and high-paying) skill in the industry.
Module #3: Facial Analysis, Eye Analysis & Makeup Personalities
Lesson 6 – Face & Eye Analysis
Lesson 7 – Makeup Personalities & Styles
Learn to read any face in seconds, understand eye shapes, and identify your client’s unique “makeup personality” so you can create looks they love and can recreate themselves.
Module #4: Feature Enhancement: Cheeks, Lips, Highlight & Contour
Lesson 8 – The Basics of Cheek, Lip, Highlight and Contour
Lesson 9 – The Basics of Natural Makeup Applications
Lesson 10 – Learning Advanced Techniques: Cheeks, Lips, Highlight & Contour
Perfect placement, product selection, and techniques for sculpted cheeks, defined lips, and that expensive-looking glow. PLUS, Leslie shares her advanced techniques and strategies that allow her to immediately identify a client's best facial features and make them glow.
Module #5: Creating a Variety of Beautiful, Standout Looks
Lesson 11 – Fully Mastering All Natural Makeup Applications
Lesson 12 – Clean Aesthetic Makeup Look
Lesson 13 – Soft Glam Makeup Look
Lesson 14 – Bronze Beauty Makeup Look
Hands-on practice creating the four most requested looks in 2026: undetectable “no-makeup” looks, clean girl aesthetics, expensive soft glam makeup, and the sun-kissed bronze beauty goddess look.
Module #6: Portfolio Building, Client Consultations & Makeup Lessons
Students learn how to perform effective consultations and makeup lessons with customers. Followed by 'Portfolio Building Day', which allows every student to walk away with professional photos, portfolio help and a certificate of completion!
Hear From Our Graduates:
Mary L.Absolutely loved this course.
Mary L.Absolutely loved this course.
Mary L.Absolutely loved this course.
Mary L.Absolutely loved this course.
Mary L.Absolutely loved this course.
Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?
Here's how to get started:
1.) Click the button below to schedule your Free Discovery Call, available Tuesdays through Saturdays. This call typically lasts 20-30 minutes.
2.) You will receive a call from one of our CARA Makeup Academy Advisors at your scheduled time. Advisors will be ready to help address all your questions about curriculum, schedules, pricing and more. This is a no-pressure call.
Your Instructor:
Leslie Christin
Celebrity Makeup Artist, CARA Cosmetics founder, serial entrepreneur and educator to over 3,000 students.
Leslie is a wealth of knowledge, with 30+ years of experience as a Makeup Artist.
Leslie has worked in all of the biggest industries a makeup artist can work in, such as film, television, print, and commercial. Leslie has worked with tons of celebrities and icons, like George Lucas, Geena Davis, Kenan Thompson, Wesley Snipes, Tony Curtis and Rob Schneider to name a few.
Her teaching style has been described as passionate, patient, and with zero-gatekeeping. Leslie is going to teach you every tip and trick she wishes she knew at the start of her career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need any experience?
No, this course is designed for complete beginners and intermediate artists who want to learn the skillset of a tenured, professional makeup artist.
Can this course be done virtually?
Yes, all classes are live streamed via Zoom! Leslie has offered virtual instruction for the last 5+ years.
Is this a certified course?
Yes! You’ll receive an official Certificate of Completion for every course completed, certified by The CARA Makeup Academy.
Where are classes held?
Live Sessions are held at Studio CARA, our private studio in Maitland, Florida.
How do I enroll in your courses?
Spots are filled by application only. Please start by scheduling a free Discovery Call with a CARA Makeup Academy Advisor.
What if I miss an In-Person class?
No problem! All classes are live streamed and recorded via Zoom.
Ready to Turn Passion into Profit?
It's time to turn your passion and interest for makeup into money. Only a limited number of in-person seats remain for our upcoming semester.