BECCA Beach Tints BECCA Beach Tints are a blend-able, two-in-one cheek and lip stain.  Enriched with antioxidant vitamin E to repair and soothe skin, and it stays put with a subtle, fruity scent. Can also be applied under powder blush, lip balm, or gloss, for added intensity! Available Here “First” by Make Up First ® Mixer A … Continue reading Our Favorite “Multi-Taskers” Make Up First ® Pro Shop

Your makeup kit is as important as your makeup artistry skills . Artists must maintain their  makeup kits in a neat and sanitary fashion—not only to create an important first impression with the client, but also to prevent any potential for cross contamination and unwanted bacterial growth. STEP ONE:  The Makeup Set Bag and Case … Continue reading Spring Cleaning – Your Makeup Kit!

Yep-it’s true!  Make Up First® was As Seen on TV! We were featured on WGN-TV’s Morning News Segment, “Around Town” with Ana Belaval Click Here To View The Segment! last Tuesday Morning, on April 12th. During our LIVE segment, current and former students showcased various makeup applications and techniques. In Studio A, students displayed makeup ranging … Continue reading Make Up First® on WGN-TV Morning News!

  START WITH CLEAN SKIN! Be sure to cleanse the face with a gentle product; the goal is to enhance the youthful complexion. There are many gentle cleansers available at drugstores, such as Neutrogena, Olay or Cetaphil. A great cleansing product, available at the School, is the Enzyme Cleansing Gel from Mario Badescu.   The … Continue reading Makeup for Teens

#What a Weekend! Recap – CE courses for Americas Beauty Show 2016   This year, I was fortunate to have been asked to present three classes for CE credit: “Manual vs. Airbrush Makeup for Bridal” “From the Runway to the Aisle-Makeup for the On-Trend Bride” “A Look Inside Her Makeup Kit-What the Pros Use…”   … Continue reading #What a Weekend!