Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup
A mineral makeup formulation course that’s perfect for beginners and hobbyists.
Learn to make mineral foundations, eye shadows, blushers, bronzers and highlighters suited to your skin tone.
Do you want to create your own pure, natural makeup products for a fraction of the cost of the top makeup brands?
Ready for a new creative outlet, mixing and blending pigments, to craft beautiful mineral makeup products, without needing to learn complicated formulation techniques?
Tried some online DIY makeup recipes that didn’t work out well and now ready to upgrade to learn from the professionals?
Introducing our Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup
An on-demand online makeup formulation course teaching you to make professional standard loose and pressed mineral makeup.
In this accessible beginner’s course, you'll:
- Access tried-and-tested formulas created by our cosmetic scientists.
- Make mineral foundation, eye shadow, blusher, bronzer and highlighter the correct way by understanding the ingredients required and how to blend them together.
- Create products that provide long-lasting, stable color by working with pigments and micas like the top natural and organic makeup brands.
- Formulate products for different skin tones and use color theory to adjust blends to suit you perfectly.
- Be confident and empowered with your new knowledge and skills! Gain the fundamentals to take your studies further if you wish.
- Plus, receive expert guidance and support from experienced cosmetic scientists and chemists.
Ready to turn your passion for natural makeup into an exciting hobby?
Join us on the journey today!
Find out more
DIY makeup recipes you find online often result in terrible products that you just can’t use. Some even suggest using colored wax crayons or beetroot juice as an ingredient!
Instead, learn the professional and correct way to create your own makeup products that are safe, stable and look great, using our library of tried-and-tested recipes and expert guidance.
Be supported by experts, including cosmetic scientists and chemists, as you make beautiful natural and organic mineral makeup for a fraction of the price of shop-bought brands – no previous knowledge is needed.
Just imagine how it would feel to have more of this in your life:
Control
Call the shots of what ingredients you use on your face and avoid the petroleum, mineral oil and silicones that are ubiquitous in commercial makeup products. No more having to compromise between great makeup and products that support your most cherished values.
Clarity
Stop wasting time and effort trying to follow DIY recipes online that are confusing or don’t work like they should. Find the answers to formulating makeup that provides long-lasting color and coverage, and create the makeup of your dreams customized to your specific skin tone and preferences.
Creativity
Enjoy the process and have fun mixing pigments and powders. Who knows where it might lead you!
Learn to make a complete mineral makeup range:
Mineral foundation
- Loose powder mineral foundation
- Pressed powder mineral foundation
Mineral eye shadow
- Loose powder mineral eye shadow
- Pressed powder mineral eye shadow
Mineral blushers, bronzers & highlighters
- Loose powder blushers, bronzers and highlighters
- Pressed powder blushers, bronzers and highlighters
Your journey on the Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup
Color theory
Color harmony, hues, tints, tones, shades and undertones
Ingredients
Discover natural ingredients to create the perfect makeup
Equipment
Learn about pressing tools, containers and suppliers
Loose powders
Create beautiful mineral makeup in loose powder form
Pressed powders
Pressing techniques transform loose powder to pressed
Blushers & bronzers
Develop beautiful blushers, bronzers and highlighters
Eye shadow
Formulate matte, shimmery and satin eye shadows
Foundation
Make foundations for all skin tones
Color theory
Color harmony, hues, tints, tones, shades and undertones
Ingredients
Discover natural ingredients to create the perfect makeup
Equipment
Learn about pressing tools, containers and suppliers
Loose powders
Create beautiful mineral makeup in loose powder form
Foundation
Make foundations for all skin tones
Eye shadow
Formulate matt, shimmery and satin eye shadows
Blushers & bronzers
Develop beautiful blushers, bronzers and highlighters
Pressed powders
Pressing techniques transform loose powder to pressed
Meet your instructors and tutors
Learn from and be supported by cosmetic scientists and professional formulators.
Tina Svetek
Tina is a cosmetic formulator, formulation consultant and safety assessor, who leads new product development for natural skincare and wellness brands.
Dr Nicole Voster
Nicole is a cosmetic formulation consultant and senior lecturer with extensive experience teaching chemistry and cosmetic formulation at South African universities and aiding brands in new product development.
Gail Després
Gail is an award-winning entrepreneur and author of the A-Z of Natural Cosmetic Formulation. After creating her natural skincare brand, Gail moved into education, founding the School of Natural Skincare in 2010.
Gareth Després
Gareth qualified as a certified aromatherapist in 2010 and enriches the content of our online courses with his specialist knowledge of essential oils.
Is the Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup right for me?
This course is perfect for…
Beginners
Excited beginners
Open to learning new skills, you’d love to try creating your own natural makeup and cosmetics but are looking for a less overwhelming and more trustworthy route than unreliable online information and YouTube videos.
Intermediate
Experienced skincare formulators
Learn to make a new kind of cosmetic by mastering mineral makeup formulation. Discover color theory and mineral makeup ingredients.
Entrepreneur
Beauty brand owners
Take the leap and create a range of beautiful mineral makeup products tailored to your brand values and your customers’ skin types, tones and concerns.
Student testimonials
Studying with you has enabled me to start my own business.
- Pavithra Srinivas,
- India
I decided to expand into formulating natural makeup. The well-structured syllabus made everything easy to understand, and I gained confidence to create my own products. I struggled with ingredient knowledge and measurements, but the course cleared that up. The support was fantastic, with quick responses to any questions. It’s been a fun and rewarding experience!
- Pavithra Srinivas,
- India
Now, I can confidently create high-quality, healthy natural products.
- Sedigheh Torabi Palatkaleh,
- Ireland
I enrolled in this course to help my customers, family, and friends by making natural cosmetics that are healthier than store-bought alternatives, but I struggled with understanding ingredients and methods. The course’s simple, step-by-step approach made it easy to learn and replicate market-standard products.
- Sedigheh Torabi Palatkaleh,
- Ireland
Why create your own mineral makeup?
Easy to make. Complete beginners can make mineral makeup; there are no complex manufacturing methods or issues with stability and preservation.
Fun and creative. Have fun mixing base powders, pigments and micas to create your perfect makeup shade.
Save a huge amount of money. Mineral makeup can be expensive to buy; it is far more cost-effective to create it yourself. Plus, they are pure, concentrated products that last a long time.
Suitable for sensitive skin. As they can contain pure powders, without additives or preservatives, mineral makeup products are suitable for sensitive skin.
Create for your skin tone. Custom-make products suited perfectly to your skin tone.
Establish a mineral makeup range! Add mineral makeup products to your beauty brand.
Want to try before you buy?
Sample a selection of our course material inside our online classroom.
How does the Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup work?
Our proven system for teaching formulation skills, developed over more than a decade of training provision, means when you study with us, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and support to succeed at formulating.
Knowledge
You don’t need a scientific background; our courses cover everything you need to know.
Skills
We start with more straightforward products and progress to the more complex or challenging ones so you can build your skills and confidence.
Support
You can rest assured that you are learning from qualified and experienced professionals and are not misled by inaccurate, poor-quality and unsafe information often found online.
More than just a course, our Certificate in Formulating Mineral Makeup includes the support and community you need to truly thrive in your formulating journey
You’ll receive:
5 in-depth modules and five detailed textbooks with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs.
Practical demonstration videos that show you how to make each type of product.
Recipes to suit all skin tones, plus advice about customizing and creating your own recipes.
Join our supportive, vibrant community of like-minded students and graduates across the world.
Easy-to-use online classroom, quizzes, and activities.
Detailed ingredient, equipment and supplier information.
A course completion certificate.
An in-depth library of ingredient information, plus resources for further research.
Be supported by cosmetic scientists
Get your questions answered
each week in our dedicated Tutor Q&A
Expand your understanding
with our monthly Formulators Forum, a LIVE learning and discussion session on Zoom
Plus
Receive an invitation to join our private student and graduate online community.
Connect with like-minded formulators around the world inside our friendly student community. It’s the perfect place to discuss, support and inspire each other.
Student testimonials
The course provided valuable insights and built on my existing knowledge.
- Kate Gardner,
- USA
I wanted to feel confident in making safe, reliable makeup products but struggled to find accurate information. Enrolling in this course changed that. Now, I’m confident in my abilities and have improved my mineral makeup formulations, especially with pressed powders. I’m really happy with the results!
- Kate Gardner,
- USA
Enjoy learning anywhere, anytime
All our training is completed through our easy-to-use online classroom.
Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.
Why study with the
School of Natural Skincare?
Be part of our accredited, globally acclaimed, award-winning online formulation school that’s seen over 25,000 students from 150 countries enjoy mastering the art, science, and creativity of making natural and organic skincare.
Learn from and be supported by professional cosmetic scientists.
Tried and tested formulations. Our formulas have passed Preservative Efficacy Testing.
Formulate your way – natural, organic, vegan, sustainable – and customized to your skin type, tone and concerns.
Multi-award winning and accredited school, established in 2010.
Study with us for our own enjoyment and learning or to create a beauty brand.
Study at a pace that fits your lifestyle.
96% of our students would recommend the course to others.
Start making your own professional-quality mineral makeup today!
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Where are our graduates now?
For many of our students, their ultimate goal when studying with us is to start their own beauty brand.
Here are some of our graduates who have gone on to become beauty entrepreneurs across the world. If this is what you aspire to, we can’t wait to see your story here one day soon.
Leslie Culver: How My Kids Inspired My Natural Makeup Journey and Natural Beauty Brand!
Kate Palmer: From Kitchen Experiments to Eco-Friendly Formulations and Launching Her Own Brand
Sarah Bent: From Self-Confessed “Do it Yourselfer” to Professional Natural Skincare Formulator and Brand Owner
Adrienn Major: From Soapmaking Hobbyist in Chile to Natural Cosmetics Business Owner in Mexico
