Beauty Guides

The Great British Beauty Clean-Up: Why MUAs Need to Rethink Waste

From cotton buds to clamshell packaging, the beauty industry is facing a serious waste problem — and makeup artists are not exempt. This year, the British Beauty Council, alongside the Sustainable Beauty Coalition, launched The Great British Beauty Clean-Up, a campaign urging brands, freelancers, and consumers to take more responsibility for what ends up in landfill.

At The Central School of Makeup, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s embedded in how we train the next generation of artists. From reducing disposables in student kits to assessing sustainability in practical exams, we’re helping our students build careers that are both professional and planet-conscious.

So what does this mean for your kit, your clients, and your conscience? In this post, we explore how MUAs can take action — and where in the UK you can responsibly recycle your beauty empties.

Using expired products can not only compromise your flawless look but also pose serious risks to your health.

With personalised attention from our experienced tutors, you'll learn the latest techniques and trends, and gain the confidence to create any look you desire. Whether you're a complete beginner or you're looking to refine your skills, our classes will help you achieve your makeup goals.

Easter is the perfect time to try out some new makeup trends and experiment with different products. If you're looking to update your kit this season, we've got you covered.

Are you looking for some last minute inspo for your New Years Eve Glam? Check out our list of Make-Up to see you into 2023. 

This 6-month long winter has played havoc with my skin and all I really need to be feeling groomed at the minute is flawless skin! 

  Foundation – Le Teint Ultra Tenue, Chanel Laura notes this as the ‘Best Foundation Ever’!!!! “I’ve just started using this on my combination skin and so far I have really noticed a difference in my complexion. I feel it’s rebalanced, mattified and hydrated whilst offering a full yet glowing...

As the natural light outside becomes warmer following the forwarding of the clocks, it’s definitely time to start considering the next element to your Make-up Wardrobe! Spring is all about ditching the mono tones in your Make-up pallet and starting to think about adopting a little more colour with a...

Hello Make Up Lovers!! With Spring just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about sorting through your winter make-up and creating space for your new spring look. Let’s start with skin! After months of central heating, cold blustery winds and perhaps a little too much stodgy winter comfort...

10 Simple Steps… Step 1After applying your base and setting the foundation with a powder, prime the eyelids using an eye primer. Urban Decay Eye Potion works really well to help keep the eye make-up in place. Step 2Next take a soft kohl pencil, we recommend Rimmel Scandleyes waterproof in...

We’ve all been there, out and about on a hot summers day, you reach into your overcrowded bag for your favourite lippy which of course happens to be neon orange (It is summer after all!) Compact in one hand, lipstick in the other. You then carefully attempt to refresh your...

Mastering the art of contouring and highlighting can dramatically redefine the features, giving the illusion of sculpted cheekbones! A technique every woman should know about.     Step 1 Create a smooth base with your foundation or tinted moisturiser, applying your base with a foundation brush will help you to...