CERTIFICATION

EXAMINATION

The certification is based 20% on continuous assessment and 80% on practical certification exams conducted in front of a jury:

• 1 TV Makeup evaluation
• 1 Beauty Makeup evaluation
• 1 Demonstration and Sales Makeup evaluation
• 1 Oral defense of the photo portfolio and artistic dossier
• 1 Artistic Makeup evaluation

At the end of their training, students present a photo portfolio of their makeup work at the exam, created by our team of professional photographers.

The validation of this portfolio by a jury of professional makeup artists leads to the awarding of a Level 4 RNCP Professional Certificate (RNCP40587 by decree of 04/30/2025, valid for 5 years until 04/30/2030).

The exam regulations for the Professional Makeup Artist certification are available here.

For more information about the exam procedures, feel free to ask us questions - Contact us.

CERTIFIED SKILLS

• Define your entrepreneurial project by characterizing working conditions, identifying different legal statuses, and compensation methods to provide makeup services.
• Design a MOODBOARD by selecting models, styling, and scenography to offer high-quality editorial images and assert your artistic approach.
• Create a photo portfolio by selecting images that showcase makeup skills to enhance a commercial approach or job search.
• Build an online commercial profile by creating a personalized identity and showcase of your work to expand your activity to a wide network, including audiences with disabilities.
• Analyze client needs by assessing the work time and resources required to propose a personalized makeup service that respects any client disabilities.
• Define a budget for materials and products by identifying essential resources, suppliers, and issuing detailed quotes to conduct commercial negotiations with the client and finalize the service order.
• Organize your service by ergonomically preparing the necessary materials and products to increase efficiency and speed during the makeup service and ensure the model(s)' comfort.
• Choose the appropriate products and tools considering the request and weather conditions to guarantee a personalized, high-quality service with long-lasting makeup results.
• Execute personalized makeup based on morphological and colorimetric identification, considering the model's skin type, complexion, eye, and hair color to offer a tailored service result.
• Perform makeup for TV set recordings by controlling complexion work, intensities, and finishes to adapt to the technical conditions of a TV set recording for a natural on-screen result.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills by adopting a professional appearance and clear oral communication to facilitate interaction with clients, service providers, and models.
• Perform in a work collective by identifying your tasks and those of other group members, adapting your posture and behavior to situations, locations, teams, and models, and identifying the requirements and constraints of different stakeholders to contribute to delivering an optimal service.
• Specialization in beauty makeup for sales and consulting
• Execute personalized makeup based on morphological and colorimetric identification, considering the model's skin type, complexion, eye, and hair color to offer a tailored service result.
• Advise individual clients/prospects by leveraging a deep understanding of your audience to meet their expectations.
• Sell makeup services by tailoring your pitch to your target audience (store clients) to meet the prospect's expectations.
• Conduct research and trials in line with industry monitoring, relying on your network and trend knowledge while respecting the initial theme to provide artistic direction to the client's project.
• Translate the client's request into a creative proposal that follows a coherent artistic and visual direction using sketches to develop a creative and innovative makeup.
• Prepare the service by creating face art and body art sketches and inspiration boards to visually present the initial makeup intention, allowing the client to refine their request and validate the proposal.
• Execute makeup in line with the request, respecting the face and/or body morphology, any encountered disabilities, the imposed theme, and the scenic or event context to meet the client's demand.

SUCCESS RATE

• Professional Makeup Artist Success Rate: 98.84%
• Exam Attendance Rate: 98.39%
• Success Rate for Artistic, Event, and Stage Option: 98.78%
• Exam Attendance Rate: 97.56%

Data from the 6-month Professional Makeup Artist course from February 2023 to February 2025 - RNCP37343, authorized by the decree on 17/02/2023 for a 2-year registration period (ending on 17/02/2025) & the Artistic, Event, and Stage Option from December 2023 to December 2026 - RS6494, authorized by the decree on 21/12/2023 for a 3-year registration period (ending on 21/12/2026).

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRAINING DETAILS

PREREQUISITES:

Students are selected based on their application (administrative file and an inspirational Book/Moodboard* reviewed by the teaching staff) and an individual interview with an Academy representative who evaluates the candidate's motivation and artistic sensitivity, regardless of their diplomas and experience. 

^{*The Book/Moodboard should showcase your passions, inspirations, interests, and creations, whatever they may be. You should present them creatively and include a brief note of intention for each: collages, photos, paintings, drawings, dance, pastries, sewing—there are no limits to the content as long as it reflects your creativity. There is no specific or mandatory content to present, so you can freely compose your selection to reflect your personality, even if you have never done makeup before.}

All admitted candidates must be 18 years old on the day of the start or, for candidates aged 16 and 17, a parental authorization with a parent's ID will be required.

It is recommended to have a recent tablet or smartphone.

FIELD PRACTICES

Throughout their training, students will engage in numerous field practices in various domains such as television, theater, dance, events, etc., to gain their first experiences, build a network, and facilitate their professional integration. Examples include: The Voice, Jardin d'Acclimatation, the Who’s Next Show, Institut Français de la Mode, and more.

REGISTRATION DETAILS 

No application or registration fees

• Deposit payable upon registration to confirm training: €3,300
• First payment in mid-September: €3,300
• Second payment in mid-December: €2,200
• Third payment in February : €2,200
• Additional fees: Beauty Kit (Products & Brushes): €900 incl. VAT* + Hair Kit: €243.42 incl. VAT* (*2025 prices are indicative and subject to change based on training options)

Accepted payment methods: credit card (online or on-site), bank transfers. Failure to pay the full training fee 14 days before the start of the training will result in the cancellation of the registration.

ADMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who wish to enroll at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy are advised to contact the disability advisor beforehand. The disability advisor is the main contact for students with disabilities.

To validate the registration, a preliminary interview is organized between the disabled student and the disability advisor to determine if the nature of the disability is compatible with the successful completion of the training program.

If the disabled student is deemed able to follow the training and confirms their registration, the disability advisor will be responsible for organizing all tasks related to their reception and ensuring coordination with the teaching and administrative teams.

Candidates with disabilities (according to Article L.114 of the Social Action and Family Code) presenting for exams may benefit from accommodations such as:

• The conduct of exams (material conditions, accessibility of premises, etc.).
• The duration of the exams can be extended by up to one-third of the normal time allocated for the exam, without altering the content of the exams, to maintain the required exam level, provided that the request and medical advice are presented at the time of registration.

The disability advisor will inform about the specific conditions for exam accommodations.

Disability Representative: Léa Bougon / Educational Coordinator / bougonl@makeupforever.fr

PROGRAM & TEACHING METHODS

PROGRAM

FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE 2025:

6 Months: Beauty/Fashion/TV & Hairstyling

3 Months: Stage & Body Art

BEAUTY / FASHION / VISAGISM

• Roles and qualities of a makeup artist
• Essential notions of skin
• Beauty makeup, visagism (morphological study)
• Corrective makeup (contouring, sculpting, etc.)
• Bridal makeup (Western and Eastern)
• Ethnic makeup
• Fashion makeup (studio photos, runway, etc.)

AUDIOVISUAL

• Makeup for Television (corrective makeup, news, talk shows)
• Makeup for Music Videos

STAGE

• Character creation: how to transform a face with shadows and lights (aging, expression, character creation)
• Live performance (theater makeup, Opera, Dance, Circus, Cabaret, Musical)
• Transformation (Drag Queen, Pastiche)

ARTISTIC

• Face Art and Body Art
• Fundamental techniques (how to sculpt a body with shadows and lights)
• Artistic movements (Abstract, Figurative, Pointillism, etc.)
• Learning trompe l'oeil by creating an optical illusion with makeup

HAIRSTYLING

• Hairstyling techniques (blow-drying, braiding, updos, period hairstyles)

ADDITIONAL TEACHING

• Art culture courses, taught by a certified lecturer at the Louvre Museum - 26 hours

TEACHING METHODS

The training is delivered continuously, alternating between phases:

From 09:00 to 10:30:

• Theoretical: These are visual and interactive classes that teach theoretical concepts such as morphology, skin types, colorimetry, case studies on photos/videos, etc.

From 10:45 to 12:30:

• Demonstrations: The professor performs a makeup demonstration to teach the necessary techniques and gestures for executing a proper corrective beauty makeup.

From 13:30 to 17:00:

• Practical: The trainee practices executing a makeup look on a model (or on themselves if applicable) following a subject given by the professor. Practical workshops allow mastering makeup techniques and product usage.

Students also benefit from the following:

• Corrections provided by a professor during practical workshops;
• Group and/or individual debriefs of each participant's work;
• Evaluation: Professional simulation in front of a validation jury.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

• 1000 m² of training space, including a fully equipped professional photo studio (backgrounds, light boxes, etc.);
• Makeup stations (portable makeup cases), field practice kits, hairstyling heads, clamps, mannequins, etc.;
• Professional makeup products provided and replenished throughout the training;
• Face, Eye & Body Charts included;
• SONY HXR 4K high-definition cameras and large OLED screens used during demonstrations;
• Ergonomic workstations equipped with a high chair, mirror, and adjustable lighting;
• Variable intensity and color temperature LED panels used during makeup demonstrations and available for participants to photograph their work.

EXAM SESSION 2025 / 2026

The upcoming practical exam sessions will take place at MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy, 110 avenue Victor Hugo, 92100 Boulogne Billancourt:

PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST SPECIALIZATION IN ARTISTIC MAKEUP FOR STAGE, LIVE PERFORMANCE, AND EVENTS:

• Wednesday, February 18, 2025 - TV Makeup Evaluation
• Thursday, February 19, 2025 - Beauty Makeup Evaluation
• Friday, February 20, 2025 - Sales Evaluation
• Thursday, June 4, 2025 - Artistic/Event Makeup Evaluation

Number of candidates: 35
Session Supervisors: Fabien Ferré & Eléonore Marlé