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Natural Makeup and Color Cosmetics Courses

Engaging courses for all skill levels, interests and aspirations.

Natural Makeup and Color Cosmetics Courses

Engaging courses for all skill levels, interests and aspirations.

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Certificate courses

Shorter courses perfect for getting started.
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Diploma courses

Comprehensive cosmetic formulation courses.

Certificate courses

Shorter courses perfect for getting started.

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BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE – BUSINESS

Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup

Are you new to formulating natural makeup products? Mineral makeup is a great place to start. Learn how to make your own mineral foundations, eye shadows, blushers, bronzers and highlighters suited to your skin tone. Create products that provide long-lasting, stable color by working with pigments and micas like the top natural and organic makeup brands.

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Diploma courses

Comprehensive cosmetic formulation courses.

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BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE – BUSINESS

Diploma in Formulating Natural Makeup and Advanced Color Cosmetics

How proud would you feel to create your very own makeup range? This is the first and only online course that teaches you how to formulate a complete professional-standard range of natural, organic, and vegan makeup and color cosmetics for the face, eyes and lips. Start with mineral makeup and move on to formulate color cosmetics in a wide range of formats, including sticks, creams, pencils, mousse, balms and liquids.

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Which course is right for you?

Take our short quiz, and we’ll match you with the perfect course to make your natural beauty goals a reality.

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Is the School of Natural Skincare the right fit for me?

Whether you’re a beginner who’s excited about creating professional grade products at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought brands, an enthusiastic formulator keen on improving your skills or an aspiring beauty entrepreneur, our natural and organic skincare, haircare, make-up and soap formulation courses and programs are tailored for you.

If any of the following sound like you, we’d love to welcome you to the School.

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I love the idea of making my own natural cosmetics that are free from harmful chemicals and don’t cost the earth.

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I’m confused by the information I find online, and I don’t trust the internet. I need something more professional than just Google and YouTube.

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I’m ready to learn, but I want to be able to do that at my own pace to fit around my life.

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I’m excited about learning from a trusted source that doesn’t feel overwhelming – and understand the science behind the formulations.

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I want to feel supported, knowing I can access the right information and expert help if I need it.

Why should you choose the School of Natural Skincare?

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Follow our proven methodology to formulate professional-quality products for your own use or to sell – no previous knowledge needed.

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Learn from and be supported by qualified, experienced professionals, including cosmetic scientists and chemists.

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Access our tried-and-tested formulations, including those that require and have passed Preservative Efficacy Testing.

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Study at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

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Formulate natural beauty products customized to your needs and values.

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Natural Makeup Recipe Book

Natural makeup recipe book with assorted cosmetic products.

Begin your makeup formulation journey with our Natural Makeup Recipe Book featuring tried and tested formulations for mineral blusher, lip gloss and beginners’ natural vegan mascara.

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Discover the philosophy behind Korean skincare and learn how to formulate your own sophisticated K-beauty inspired products. In this advanced class, you’ll explore the multi-step Korean skincare routine, the concept of glass skin, and the role of gentle, preventative skincare. Learn about iconic ingredients such as centella asiatica, ginseng, snail mucin, fermented extracts and ceramides, then create seven Korean-inspired formulations, including cleansers, toner, essence, ampoule and a jelly moisturizer.

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Take the overwhelm out of cosmetic labeling and feel confident creating labels that are both compliant and beautiful. In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn exactly what needs to go on your products—from writing INCI lists and calculating allergens to adding the correct symbols, expiry dates, and batch numbers. Guided by an experienced Cosmetic Scientist, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and skills to create professional labels that build customer trust and support your brand as it grows.

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Achieve a more even skin tone with a targeted brightening skincare routine! This class explores the causes of hyperpigmentation, helpful treatment options, and the best active ingredients to fade dark spots. Plus, get four expert formulations to create at home: AHA Resurfacing Toner, Brightening Serum with Kojic Acid & Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid & Arbutin Essence, and a Niacinamide Anti-Pigmentation Moisturizer.

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This class explores the key differences between male and female skin, focusing on how hormonal balance affects skin characteristics. It covers creating skincare routines and products tailored to men’s needs, including solutions for shaving irritation, excess sebum, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores and razor bumps (PFB).

Receive four formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Daily Hydrating Fluid, Natural Shaving Cream, Soothing After-Shave Gel-Cream and Exfoliating Nighttime Moisturizer with AHAs. Follow our formulations and then create your own!

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Natural ingredients for skin barrier formulation

Skin barrier damage is a common concern causing dryness, sensitivity, irritation, transepidermal water loss, an uneven texture and dullness. Take a deep dive into the role of the skin barrier, what causes skin barrier damage and how to formulate products to restore and repair the skin barrier. Discover a wide range of skincare ingredients – backed by research – that restore the skin barrier. Receive three formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Soothing Camomile Essence, Replenishing Face and Body Cream and Restoring Oil Serum.

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