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Level 2 Award in Make-Up Services

The Level 2 Award in Make-Up Services offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in client consultation, skin preparation, cosmetic-product selection and professional make-up application for day, evening, bridal and corrective looks.

Professional learning
Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Level 2 Award in Make-Up Services offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in client consultation, skin preparation, cosmetic-product selection and professional make-up application for day, evening, bridal and corrective looks.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Professional Make-Up Fundamentals
  2. Make-Up Artist Responsibilities
  3. Client Consultation
  4. Skin Analysis
  5. Skin-Tone Assessment
  6. Skin Preparation
  7. Cleansing
  8. Moisturising
  9. Priming
  10. Foundation Selection
  11. Day Make-Up
  12. Natural Enhancement
  13. Evening Make-Up
  14. Contouring
  15. Highlighting
  16. Blending Techniques
  17. Bridal Make-Up
  18. Long-Wear Application
  19. Corrective Make-Up
  20. Facial-Balance Techniques
  21. Make-Up Hygiene
  22. Product Sanitation
  23. Retail Product Knowledge
  24. Portfolio Development
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Beginners entering professional make-up
  • Junior Make-Up Artists
  • Beauty-Therapy Learners
  • Freelance Beauty-Service Personnel
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop foundational make-up competence.
  • Strengthen skin-analysis skills.
  • Improve day and evening application techniques.
  • Develop bridal and corrective make-up awareness.
  • Improve cosmetic hygiene.
  • Build practical make-up portfolio evidence.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, client case studies and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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