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The Makeup Edit
45 minutesFor a crowded bag and a few specific questions. Sort what to keep, retire or replace, check shades and focus on quick corrections. Includes a prioritized shopping list rather than a full look lesson.
$150
PRIVATE MAKEUP EDUCATION
You don’t need
more makeup.
You need to know
what works.
Private makeup education for your face,
your products and your actual life.
START WITH WHAT’S NOT WORKING
Sound familiar?
THE RESET, WITH ROOM TO GO FURTHER
Your makeup drawer is full.
Your routine still feels unfinished.
The Routine Edit
Your skin has changed. Your makeup hasn’t caught up. Or your bag is full, but you’re still not sure what works.
Designed with women 35+ in mind, especially when your makeup no longer feels quite right. We’ll work with what you own, teach for the face in front of us and build a routine you can repeat. Lessons are open to adults of all ages.
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Keep. Retire. Replace.
We audit your products and brushes, keep what works and identify the real gaps. A smaller, smarter shopping list helps you avoid unnecessary spending.
02
Your placement
Work with your face, eye and lip shapes, skin texture and proportions. Learn placement that feels polished and modern, with skin that still looks like skin.
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Practice that sticks
Try each step yourself. After your lesson, submit one look within 14 days for a personal Routine Check with three adjustments to practice.
TECHNIQUE / PLACEMENT / PRACTICETHE WAY WE TEACH
Watch it.
Try it.
Make it yours.
We demonstrate on one side of your face. You recreate it on the other, with guidance as you go. You learn the technique by doing it yourself.
Your features lead.
We adapt the technique to your features and texture, especially when the makeup you used to love no longer feels right. Natural definition, thoughtful coverage and a result that still feels like you.
Your pace, always.
Your comfort and experience guide the session. You leave with clear steps you can use in front of your own mirror.
LESS GUESSWORK. A BETTER SYSTEM.
From a full bag
to a clear routine.
- 01
The edit
Keep what earns its place. Retire what doesn’t. Find the actual gaps.
- 02
Your face
Texture, features and proportions guide the placement. Your life sets the pace.
- 03
The reset
Build one everyday look you feel comfortable wearing and making your own.
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Learn it
We demonstrate one side. You recreate the other, with guidance as you go.
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Your plan
Clear steps, exact shades and a shopping list with room to wait.
- 06
Replenish
Replace the basics when you need them. Find tools and refills in The Essentials.
THE LESSON COMES HOME WITH YOU
A clear routine.
All yours.
Your personal notes put your everyday routine in order: exact products and shades, where to apply them and how to repeat each step.
The Routine Edit also includes a prioritized product list: buy now, keep using and what can wait. Where suitable, we include budget and premium alternatives. The sample here shows the format; your notes are personal.
smua studioSAMPLE ROUTINE
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A little, where it counts.
- Prepare skin and allow your moisturizer to settle.
- Apply a light layer of foundation where you want coverage.
- Use concealer precisely, then soften the edges.
PERSONAL PRODUCTS. CLEAR PLACEMENT. REPEATABLE STEPS.
MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
Choose your lesson.
Private instruction, with room to ask,
practice and discover what works.
Learn together or join online
The Two Person Reset / $450 / 2.5 hours. Bring a friend or family member. Shared instruction with individual placement guidance, one everyday look each and personal notes.
Virtual Makeup Reset / $150 / 60 minutes. A live video lesson for one routine or focused concern, using your own makeup. Includes personal steps and product guidance.
Book an artist through SMUA
THE SMUA ARTIST NETWORK
For the days you need an artist.
Looking for makeup for an event or an extra pair of hands on a project? Send us your brief. We’ll review the fit and availability within our student and alumni network.
Enquire about an artistEvery enquiry is reviewed personally. Artist, scope, price and booking terms are confirmed before you commit. Sending an enquiry does not reserve a booking.
FOR SMUA STUDENTS & ALUMNI
Your next step could be a real brief.
Interested in paid makeup work or assisting opportunities? Share your work and availability. Participation is considered individually, with experience, kit readiness and professional standards reviewed before a match. Work is subject to client demand and is not guaranteed.
Register your interest as an artistAdvanced private education
The Two Day Intensive starts at $2,000. Dedicated training for advanced goals, with teaching hours and curriculum agreed before booking.
Wedding day artistry
For wedding day makeup application, pricing is tailored to the bride, party size, location and timeline. Bridal previews and travel are scoped separately.
A LITTLE GUIDANCE BEFORE WE MEET
What needs
a reset?
Tell us what you want to work on. We’ll suggest a starting point, with a clear reason for the match.
YOUR PLACE OR A PRIVATE APPOINTMENT
Where feels
right for you?
Same personal teaching.
A setting that suits your day.
TRAVEL ESTIMATES
Use these indicative ranges to plan a home visit. The calculator measures between ZIP centers using 60660 as its reference point. Request a personal quote before booking.
- Up to 10 milesIncluded
- Over 10 to 20 miles+$35
- Over 20 to 30 miles+$65
- Over 30 to 40 miles+$95
- Over 40 milesAsk about availability
ZIP centers give a rough planning estimate, not driving mileage or a confirmed quote. Your full address, travel time, parking and tolls may change the final total. Appointments are subject to availability.
Circles show straight-line planning zones, not road routes.
FEEDBACK FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE
Keep practicing.
Keep progressing.
Explore personal feedback on your everyday routine or a technical critique of your student work. One look, three priorities and a clear next step.
Explore remote reviewsRemote reviews are open. Pay through Square, then send your look by email.
ABOUT SMUA STUDIO
Expertise,
with a human touch.
Personal teaching.
A professional eye.
SMUA Studio teaches makeup for the face in front of us. We work with your products, your questions and your everyday life, so the techniques make sense at your own mirror.
We demonstrate, you practice, and we refine it together. Your features guide the technique. Your comfort sets the pace. The goal is a routine you can repeat with confidence.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before your lesson.
Do I need to know anything about makeup?
No. Your lesson starts with your experience level, whether you’re learning the basics or refining a familiar routine.
Can I bring my own makeup?
Yes. Bring your products and brushes, including anything you’re unsure about. We’ll work through them together.
What will I take home?
Personal routine notes with application steps. The Routine Edit also includes exact products and shades, a prioritized shopping list and one remote Routine Check when you submit your look within 14 days of your lesson. New products are not included in the lesson price. For tools and refills, explore The Essentials.
Where do lessons take place?
Choose a private Chicago appointment or explore a visit to your home. The travel calculator gives a planning estimate; the location, final travel fee and availability are confirmed before booking.
Can I reserve an appointment here?
Yes. Choose your lesson, then select “Choose a date on Square” to see current availability and book securely. Payment is collected through Square when you book. For home visits, gatherings and custom training, email us first to confirm your final quote and availability. Preparing an enquiry on this site does not reserve an appointment.
A REFILL, NOT A REINVENTION
The little things
you actually use up.
Sponges, brush care and artist supplies. Explore selected essentials with product photos and direct Amazon shopping links. Refill what you need, when you need it.
Explore The Essentials
PREPBRUSH CAREDISPOSABLESTOOLSLASH
A LITTLE TIME. A LASTING SKILL.