My approach is personal, focused, and practical. I work with beginners looking to master the fundamentals and with more experienced clients who want to refine technique and product knowledge. Every lesson is built around real-world application, using professional products and methods that translate effortlessly into everyday routines.

One-to-One Makeup Lessons in Dublin

My one-to-one makeup lessons in Dublin are fully tailored to individual needs and goals. Each session begins with a detailed consultation where I assess skin type, undertone, face shape, lifestyle, and personal preferences. From there, I guide clients through step-by-step techniques that are clear, achievable, and effective. Clients actively practise each step, ensuring they leave confident in their ability to recreate the looks independently.

During these private lessons, I focus on:

• Creating a flawless complexion using correct skin preparation and base application
• Understanding colour correction and concealing techniques
• Enhancing eye shape with tailored eye makeup application
• Defining facial structure using contour, bronzer, and highlight
• Building a personalised makeup routine that suits daily wear and special occasions
   

Group Makeup Lessons for Shared Experiences

My group makeup lessons are designed for those who want to learn in a social, engaging environment. These sessions are ideal for birthdays, hen parties, corporate events, and group bookings where education and enjoyment go hand in hand. I ensure every participant receives individual attention while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The emphasis remains on techniques that can be confidently replicated at home.

Each group lesson includes:

• Structured demonstrations suitable for mixed skill levels
• Practical application guidance using professional-grade products
• Advice on achieving long-lasting, wearable looks
• Essential tips on hygiene, brush care, and product selection
   

In-Person Makeup Lessons with Hands-On Guidance

My in-person makeup lessons provide hands-on learning that allows for immediate correction and refinement. This format is ideal for clients who prefer direct feedback and tactile instruction. Each lesson is practical and methodical, ensuring techniques are fully understood and applied correctly before moving on.

In-person sessions focus on:

• Correct skin preparation for durability and finish
• Precision blending and layering techniques
• Proper use of brushes, tools, and sponges
• Product placement for balance and structure
   

Online Makeup Lessons with Professional Structure

For clients who prefer flexibility or are based outside Dublin, I offer online makeup lessons that maintain the same professional standard as in-person sessions. These lessons are delivered in a structured, interactive format and tailored to the products clients already own.

Online lessons include:

• Live demonstrations adapted to individual makeup kits
• Real-time feedback and technique adjustments
• Clear explanations of application methods
• Follow-up guidance to support ongoing practice

Downloadable Makeup Guides, Tutorials, Tips, and Tricks

I also provide a wide range of downloadable makeup guides and tutorials for clients who prefer self-paced learning or want to reinforce what they have learned during lessons. Each guide is professionally written, easy to follow, and focused on delivering practical results. These guides are designed to be revisited regularly, supporting skill development and consistency over time.

Available resources cover:

• Everyday makeup routines
• Occasion and evening makeup looks
• Base makeup mastery for different skin types
• Product selection and kit building
• Brush techniques and maintenance
   

Professional Products: Danessa Myricks Cosmetics

I offer clients the opportunity to purchase Danessa Myricks cosmetics directly through my website: https://www.makeupbyclaire.ie/. These products are renowned for their versatility, performance, and suitability across all skin tones. Using professional-grade cosmetics ensures techniques perform as intended and results remain consistent.

By incorporating Danessa Myricks products into my lessons, I help clients:

• Learn to use multi-functional makeup products efficiently
• Achieve professional finishes with minimal effort
• Build streamlined kits without unnecessary duplication
   

Why Professional Makeup Lessons Matter

Makeup lessons are an investment in long-term skill rather than a temporary service. Professional instruction removes guesswork, improves efficiency, and prevents costly product mistakes. These skills remain valuable regardless of changing trends or product releases.

Through my lessons, clients gain:

• Confidence in independent makeup application
• A deeper understanding of facial balance and proportion
• Simplified routines tailored to personal lifestyle
• Reliable results across a variety of looks
   

A Modern Approach to Makeup Education in Dublin

My approach to makeup education prioritises enhancement, individuality, and precision. I focus on techniques that are modern, adaptable, and wearable, ensuring clients feel polished rather than overdone.

I remain committed to:

• Inclusive makeup techniques for all skin tones
• Clean, structured application methods
• Looks that translate seamlessly from lesson to everyday life
• This philosophy ensures every client leaves with practical knowledge and genuine confidence.

Start the New Year with Confidence and Skill

A new year is the ideal time to invest in yourself with intention and expertise. Through professional makeup lessons in Dublin, flexible online tuition, and comprehensive learning resources, I provide education that empowers clients to look and feel their best every day.

With tailored guidance, professional products, and a results-focused approach, I equip clients with skills that deliver lasting confidence and refined personal style.

Below, I’m sharing my top 10 expert-approved makeup tips to ensure your festive glam stays immaculate: no smudging, no fading, no melting; just effortlessly flawless beauty all Christmas long.

For a christmas present idea, you can also give someone a gift of a downloadable makeup guide, written by myself, or book a makeup course in Dublin.

1. Prioritise Skin Prep to Combat Cold Weather

Cold winter air draws moisture from the skin, causing dryness, flakiness, and patchiness that disrupt makeup application. To create a smooth, long-lasting base, we recommend:

• Using a hydrating cleanser rather than something stripping
• Applying a rich moisturiser with ceramides or hyaluronic acid
• Adding a soothing, hydrating primer to lock in moisture and prevent foundation from clinging to dry patches

Well-prepped skin ensures your makeup glides on evenly and grips beautifully, even when temperatures drop below zero.

2. Choose Long-Wear Formulas Designed for Endurance

During the festive period, makeup must withstand everything from crisp winds to warm indoor heating. We always advise long-wear or waterproof products for:

• Foundation
• Concealer
• Eyeliner and mascara
• Lip colour

These formulas resist separation, smudging, sweat, and heat, making them ideal for crowded Christmas parties where the heating is blasting and everyone is dancing into the early hours.

3. Apply Thin Layers for Better Staying Power

Heavy layers slide off quicker when exposed to temperature changes. Instead, we use professional layering techniques:

• A light veil of foundation buffed in with a brush
• A minimal, targeted concealer
• A thin setting powder applied only where needed

4. Set Everything for Maximum Longevity

Makeup longevity is dramatically improved with effective setting. We recommend:

• Pressed powder to mattify the T-zone
• Loose translucent powder under the eyes and around the nose
• A fine mist setting spray to lock the entire look in place

Setting spray is especially valuable for Christmas parties, as it prevents makeup from wearing off due to indoor heating and humidity.

5. Embrace Cream-to-Powder Products for All-Night Durability

For cheeks and eyes, cream products provide excellent adhesion in cold weather. However, setting them with a matching powder formula gives unbeatable staying power. This includes:

• Cream blush topped with powder blush
• Cream contour topped with bronzer
• Cream shadows topped with powder shadows
  
  

6. Keep Shine Under Control with Smart Techniques

Christmas events typically involve warm, bustling venues that can create shine, particularly in pictures. To maintain a fresh, matte yet radiant complexion:

• Use a mattifying primer on the T-zone
• Set foundation with a finely milled powder
• Carry blotting sheets for quick touch-ups without caking
• Avoid overly dewy products when attending indoor events

This reduces the risk of flashback in photos and keeps your skin looking naturally flawless.

7. Make Eyeshadow Last Through Parties and Photos

Smokey eyes and festive sparkles are staples of winter glam, but they can smudge easily without proper preparation. For budge-proof eye makeup, we recommend:

• Applying a professional-grade eyeshadow primer
• Building shadow gradually
• Using waterproof gel liner
• Finishing with long-wear mascara

This prevents creasing, fallout, and smudging; even after hours of dancing and taking endless group photos.

8. Use Lip Prep for Colour That Survives Eating and Drinking

Between mulled wine, canapés, and festive cocktails, lip colour can fade quickly. To maintain bold, beautiful lips:

• Exfoliate gently to remove dry skin
• Apply a conditioning lip balm and allow it to absorb fully
• Line the lips with a long-wear lip liner
• Apply lipstick in light layers
• Blot and reapply for a locked-in finish

Matte or satin formulas are ideal for Christmas as they withstand both cold outdoor weather and warm indoor temperatures.

9. Choose Makeup That Photographs Perfectly

Christmas gatherings mean cameras everywhere; smartphones, professional event photographers, and instant snaps under harsh flash. To ensure your makeup looks impeccable in every picture:

• Avoid SPF-heavy foundations that cause flashback
• Choose finely milled powders to prevent texture emphasising
• Opt for neutral, sculpting tones that enhance facial definition
• Highlight strategically without making the skin look oily
  
  

10. Keep a Mini Touch-Up Kit for All-Night Freshness

Even with the best application techniques, a few essentials help you maintain your Christmas glam:

• Compact powder
• Lipstick or gloss
• Blotting papers
• Mini setting spray
• Cotton buds for quick fixes

With these tools, you can refresh quickly without disturbing your makeup, ensuring you stay flawless from the first toast to the last dance.

Flawless Festive Makeup That Lasts All Christmas

My expertise in television, celebrity work, bridal artistry, and private appointments in Dublin has taught me the techniques and products that truly perform during the most demanding season of the year. By focusing on professional layering, winter-specific skincare, long-wear products, and photo-ready finishes, I ensure your makeup stays immaculate through cold winds, warm venues, long nights out, and constant photography.

For Christmas glam that remains flawless, festive, and long-lasting, these professional techniques will carry you through every celebration with confidence and radiance.

Danessa is a professional makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur who has continuously broken boundaries and built a world of beauty for people of all races, ages, and genders. Creatively combining artistry with product manipulation, she designs and launches some of the most high-performance products on the market. Danessa has created looks for celebrities and collaborates with countless brands to push the beauty industry forward. 

After making a name for herself as a makeup artists, her beauty and makeup kit launch was one of the most successful in history. Danessa Myricks is a legend in the makeup world and her kit is a staple of any good makeup artist. We love her products as there really is something for everyone. No matter your age, race, skin type, or skill tine, these products will give you the perfect coverage and a stunning glow. The entire range is 100% cruelty-free which is great for the consciously minded among us.

Now, her fabulous range of makeup products are now available to any and all makeup lovers around the globe and you can buy the entire range of Danessa Myricks products and makeup kits directly from Makeup by Claire. Browse through our online shop and see for yourself why Danessa's makeup kits remain a firm favourite of mine. As always, if you need help navigating through the products or need colour recommendations then please send me an email or give me a call and I'll help in any way that I can.

Happy Shopping!
Claire X

Are you reconsidering what you do and why you do it? Would you like to work for yourself? Or work at something you love?

I wanted all the above so when I graduated for LA College of Creative Art, I began a career working with the no.1 celebrity makeup artist in the world – Charlotte Tilbury!

Ironically, my banking background helped me secure the job as Charlotte loved the combination of art and commerce.

I was one of the 5 makeup artists introducing Charlotte’s brand to Ireland and working in Brown Thomas’s flagship store on Grafton Street. My leap from banking to beauty was a success and I cannot wait to share all backstage stories and experiences with you all!
If you feel you want to make any kind of a leap here are some basic steps, I followed that kept me on a path to success.

• Find your passion feel the power of it and focus what excited you.
• Believe in yourself.
• Be nice to everyone you meet along the way.
• Set mini goals along the way and tick them off one by one.

You can do it once you decide to go for it!
Ask me questions info@makeupbyclaire.ie I love to share my story how I became a makeup artist and started my own business.

Claire X