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The Polished Routine

Build a makeup routine that feels intuitive—not a 20-step face you'll never recreate.

My tag line: Let’s make it editorial, not exhausting!

  • What to use: Make the most of the products you have.

  • Where to place it: Learn placement, color, and blending that work with your features.

  • What to skip: Simplify your routine without sacrificing a polished result.

“Leave with the skills and confidence to get ready, feel polished, and recreate your look on your own.”

The Makeup Audit

Already have a routine but feel like something isn't working?

You may not need a whole new routine. Sometimes, better placement, blending, or understanding how your products work together can make all the difference.

I'll assess your current technique, products, and tools, then curate your very own Audit with both findings & recommendations. Then, during our 90-minute session, we'll put those insights into practice so you can understand the why behind your makeup.

“I want to work with women who are ready to bring out their inner Makeup Artist.”

Start with a Strategy Call — book yours today.


We’ll talk through your goals, find the lesson that best suits your needs.

Let’s make sure the experience feels like the right fit for both of us.

What’s already in your bag?

  • The Makeup Refresh

    Not sure what to keep, replace, or stop using?

    All included:

    • Reviewing your cosmetics to identify what works and what doesn’t

    • Recommendations on what to keep, replace, or let go

    • Brush assessment and suggestions for useful upgrades

    You want my help identifying what’s worth keeping, pinpointing expired or unnecessary items, this service makes that impact!

    Investment: $75

    “Clients love this service for the clarity and direction it brings to their shopping experience.”

  • The Mini Makeup Bag Edit — Complimentary

    Book a beauty shopping trip and receive a complimentary Mini Makeup Bag Edit, valued at $75.

    Before we shop, I'll review photos of the products you currently own to identify where your collection may have gaps. This helps us shop with greater intention and focus on additions that support your BEAUTY goals.

    Complimentary with every beauty shopping trip.

In person / virtual lessons

The Polished Routine!

$375 | 70 minute appointment

This tutorial focuses on 4 fundamentals that make the greatest difference:

  • Foundation shade matching

  • Color theory & placement

  • Blending with the right tools and pressure

  • Facial dimension

Learn to:

  • Apply your makeup with greater intention, whatever the occasion.

  • Choose techniques that complement your features.

  • Get more out of the products you already own.

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The Makeup Audit: Two-Step Process

$555 | 90 minute appointment

You've watched social media. You've watched YouTube - but it's still not clicking.

The Makeup Audit is the answer.

Show me how you do your makeup, and I'll help you understand what's working, what's not, and why. Combining theory with hands-on practice, we'll move beyond guesswork and focus on the changes that will make the greatest difference.

HOW IT WORKS

Submit a short video of your routine. I'll review your technique, placement, blending, proportions, products, and tools, then report back with my findings and recommendations.

Followed by a 90-minute lesson, so you can put into practice, address the areas that need attention, and help you develop a clearer understanding of how to work with your own features.

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Below, find more tutorials!

  • ✨ Modern Techniques for 40+

    Learn modern, flattering techniques designed for changing skin, texture, and features, so your makeup looks fresh, polished, and like you.

    We’ll focus on where to place product, how much to use, and which techniques create a smoother, more lifted, naturally defined result—without piling on more makeup.

    You’ll leave with:

    • A complexion that looks fresh rather than heavy

    • Simple placement techniques that flatter your features

    • Practical techniques you can recreate at home

    • A streamlined approach to your everyday makeup

    Investment:
    $295 | 60 min

  • ✨ Longevity & Wear

    Learn how to prep, apply, and set your makeup so it stays fresh, comfortable, and polished throughout the day.

    We’ll focus on the techniques that make the biggest difference in wear, including what to set, where to set it, and how to keep your makeup from fading, creasing, or breaking apart. Make your makeup last—without making it feel heavy.

    You’ll leave knowing:

    • How to prep your skin for longer wear

    • What needs to be set—and what doesn’t (hint: everything wet needs setting)

    • How to layer products without unnecessary weight

    • How to keep your makeup fresh as the day goes on

    • Which steps actually make a difference for your makeup

    Investment:
    $295 | 60 min ‍

  • ✨ The Edited Eye!

    Learn simple, repeatable techniques that make your eyes look polished and intentional without requiring a long list of products or steps.

    We’ll focus on what actually makes a difference for your eyes, so you can create a look you feel confident recreating on your own.

    Investment:
    $255 | 40 min

  • ✨ The Edited Brow & Lip

    Brows frame the face and play a major role in expression. In this session, we’ll simplify your brow routine and create a polished, natural shape you can maintain on your own.

    Get ready to breaks down the exact daily steps to tame stray hairs, fill sparse areas naturally and lock every hair into place.

    Learn simple techniques for choosing, shaping, and applying lip color so your lips look defined, balanced, and polished without feeling overdone.

    Create a polished brow & lip that feels intentional.

    Investment:
    $255 | 40 min

Meet me at Ulta/Sephora…or Blue Mercury

We're not going to zigzag around the store trying everything!

I'll come prepared with a curated selection based on your beauty goals, so we can focus on the products that make sense for you.

I'll guide you through the options, “demo” what matters, and help you make confident choices without overwhelm.

Come as you are: arrive with or without makeup, totally up to you!

“My tag line: Editorial not Exhausting.”

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  • "I had a fantastic experience working with Tamra for a makeup lesson! She was super kind and knowledgeable, and helped me gain a better understanding of how to use the brushes/makeup products I already owned! She was also great at understanding what sort of a look I was going for and I left feeling more confident in my own abilities! I would definitely come back for another lesson."

    ABHA S.

  • "I give the entire experience 10+ stars! Today was my first lesson in a series. Our focus was on complexion and Tamra hit out of the park. I learned about undertones, color correction, and numerous techniques for ensuring that your makeup looks fresh all day. Tamra is patient, kind and gifted. If you are looking to glow up your glam, you need her in your makeup bag! Today met all my expectations and more."

    ERICA J.

  • "I worked with Tamra for a makeup lesson. It was a great experience. She’s warm, personable, is a great and patient teacher, and a true artist. She kept the lesson and recommendations practical, easy to integrate into my daily life, and aligned to my skill level. She’s also put together these great guides that were useful for zeroing in on the basics and brands one should know. I learned tons, enjoyed Tamra immensely and would recommend her!"

    ROSANNA T.

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