Bobbi Brown’s philosophy is that makeup should be quick and natural, and it should enhance who you are. A beauty industry icon, Bobbi shares her expertise in step-by-step tutorials, using models with a range of skin tones. You’ll learn how to choose the right foundation, do a smoky eye and a statement lip, and take your look from day to night. But most of all, you’ll learn how to feel confident in your own skin.
Overview
Syllabus
- Bobbi’s Beauty Philosophy
- Bobbi shares her beauty philosophy: Makeup should be quick and natural, and it should enhance who you are. She explains what her class will cover and why she’ll be demonstrating on models of different ages and with a range of skin tones.
- The Changing Face of Beauty
- While makeup has been around for ages, styles are constantly changing. Bobbi discusses makeup from the 1960s to today. She talks about the origin of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and how the face of beauty has changed through the “It” girls of the times.
- Color and Makeup
- Color is critical: It can make a statement and reveal your individuality. Bobbi discusses how color and style are key to self-expression and how undertones can help you find the right colors. She also clears up a misconception about nude makeup.
- Inside Bobbi’s Makeup Kit
- Bobbi shares the essential items in her day bag, her evening bag, and her travel bag. You’ll learn how to simplify your makeup collection and carry only the essentials for different moments of your day and life.
- Foundation
- Demonstrating on models with different skin tones, Bobbi shows you techniques for applying your foundation.
- Using Tinted Moisturizer
- When you don’t need a full face of foundation, you can use a tinted moisturizer instead. Demonstrating on a medium skin tone, Bobbi applies tinted moisturizer and shows how you can then use your foundation and concealer for touch-ups, creating a spotless look with a healthy glow.
- Bronzer and Blush
- These are Bobbi’s favorite products because they can make you look great when you’re not feeling your best. Bobbi applies bronzer and blush to three models and discusses the tools, techniques, and products used.
- Eyes and Brows
- Bobbi demonstrates how to play up your eyes and correctly fill in your brows. You’ll learn Bobbi’s tips and tricks for the eye and brow area, including which mascara color is the only one you should use.
- Creating a Statement Lip
- Demonstrating with a dark matte color, Bobbi applies a statement lip on a model and shares how you can do it, too. This application works for a classic red, a bright pink, or darker and more unforgiving colors.
- Skincare Essentials
- Bobbi breaks down today’s skincare products, from makeup removers to moisturizers, and explains which products are essential for healthy skin.
- Workplace Makeup
- As an entrepreneur and CEO, Bobbi knows how to play up her features for the workplace while still looking professional. She’ll show you how to apply a workplace-appropriate look, depending on the type of office you work in.
- Self-Application: Day to Night
- So you can learn to be your own best makeup artist, Bobbi talks a model through how to apply her own makeup, emphasizing how to choose the right colors.
- The Perfect Smoky Eye
- The smoky eye is a technique that can easily go wrong. Bobbi shows you how to apply a simple, modern smoky eye and then shows how you can play it up.
- 1-Minute Makeup
- As a working artist and businesswoman, Bobbi knows how important it is to be able to do your makeup in just about a minute. She demonstrates a quick and easy look that uses only a few products.
- Makeup Mistakes
- Bobbi discusses some common makeup mistakes—including using too light of a foundation and washing out the color of your lips—and does a live demonstration of how to fix them.
- For Aspiring Makeup Artists
- Bobbi shares personal stories and lessons from her career as a makeup artist.
- Editorial Makeup
- Bobbi shows you how to experiment with bold colors and not be afraid to make mistakes or take a look too far.
- Conclusion
- Bobbi shares lessons from her decades in the beauty industry: Be on time, ask for help, and do the most you can for others. She believes in the power of hard work and determination and urges you to not give up on your passions and goals.
- Bonus: Bobbi’s Business Philosophy
- Bobbi discusses the business of beauty and offers advice for aspiring leaders. She shares lessons from her time in the boardroom, from building a team to giving a business time to grow.
Taught by
Bobbi Brown
