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Cleopatra’s deep red lipsticks were made from crushed carmine beetles and ant eggs, but skyrocketed her popularity amongst men because, unlike other women, she knew how to draw within the lines. Bestow yourself with the necessary makeup skills with today’s deal: 3 classes of Makeup BASIC course at Amber Chia Academy, the brainchild of international model and actress, Amber Chia. Each class is 2.5 hours long, meaning that you’ll get a total of 7.5 hours of pure makeup knowledge absorption. 

Whether for a boost of sexual appeal or to hide certain flaws, makeup has been used as a secret agent for centuries. Today at Amber Chia Academy, it is interpreted as creative art – a talent and individualism that they seek to draw from each student. With this deal, you’ll be guided through basic makeup elements, including essential techniques that will sufficiently equip you to apply various makeup styles by yourself. Here’s what you’ll be learning:

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION   

• Introduction of makeup, brushes & equipment
• Apply safe working practices

Chapter 2: APPLICATION

• Steps of application of foundation types: cream, liquid, powder, spray
• Application of concealer
• Eyebrow shaping skills

Chapter 3: COLOUR

• Design and application of makeup
• Application of eye shadow

Chapter 4: USAGE

• Application of eyeliner
• Application of mascara
• Usage of facke eyelashes
• Application of blusher
• Application of lip
• Application of shading and highlights
• Usage of double eyelid stickers

You’ll get to pick the brains of Makeup Guru, Desmond Yoi, who has over 16 years of experience in makeup for print, broadcast, stage and celebrities, helmed makeup responsibilities for over 100 magazine covers, and has been teaching for more than a decade. You’ll also share time with Makeup Instructor, Sharon Chang, Desmond’s protégé who has 8 years of experience and has worked with the likes of Amber Chia, Bernice Liu, Jack Leong & Fann Wong.

Chic, cosy studios with huge, well-lit mirrors and individual work spaces allow you to be as vain as you need be while you sweep and swoop your brushes. One-to-one teaching methods in small-class settings see that every student gets individual attention from the instructor. Makeup BASIC classes are flexible in timing, meaning that you can begin and end anytime in any of the scheduled makeup classes, for 2.5 hours each time. Download the schedule below and look under the makeup slots to see available classes.

Download Schedule (PDF)

We sat down with Amber Chia and Benjamin Toong to learn more about the academy!