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MEZI Cosmetics 💄 Pro Makeup Training Academy & Services
📍 Chicago | Barrington Based
🗓️ Weekend Session starts 4/11 | Evening starts 4/06
💌 DM “CERTIFIED” to sign up

After years of teaching at Chicago’s top makeup schools, Pro Makeup Artist and Educator Karla Arias founded MEZI MAKEUP ACADEMY to make high-quality makeup education more accessible, creative, and empowering. Whether you’re an aspiring artist ready to break into the industry or simply want to master your own makeup, MEZI offers flexible workshops and private lessons without the pressure of a long-term program. Learn in a vibrant, fully equipped studio with personalized instruction, pro-level techniques, and bold, inclusive products that celebrate every face. This is where artistry meets confidence—and everyone’s welcome

Ever wondered how these beautiful sugar skull makeups are created? Now’s your chance to create your own unique look! Joi...
09/30/2026

Ever wondered how these beautiful sugar skull makeups are created? Now’s your chance to create your own unique look! Join us this Sunday 10/4 for our hands-on sugar skull makeup workshop. I will guide you step-by-step so nobody falls behind!

*No experience required • All ages welcomed • All products will be provided* $95 per person

Sunday 10/4 | 10am - 2pm
📍Mezi Makeup Academy | 527 W Old Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL

Visit Mezimakeupacademy.com to sign up or DM us directly🎃

🎃 Halloween at Mezi Makeup Academy is officially here! 👻We’re getting spooky with 3 hands-on Halloween makeup workshops:...
09/29/2026

🎃 Halloween at Mezi Makeup Academy is officially here! 👻
We’re getting spooky with 3 hands-on Halloween makeup workshops:
💀 Sugar Skull Workshop
Sun 10/4 | 10AM–2PM • $95

🩸 The Art of Gore Makeup
Sun 10/18 | 10AM–2PM • $95

🧟 2-Day Prosthetic Making Workshop
Mon/Tues 10/19–10/20 | 10AM–2PM • $325

Want the full SFX experience? Take The Art of Gore + Prosthetic Making for $375 and save $45!

Whether you want to level up your Halloween looks or dive deeper into special effects makeup, these workshops are designed to give you hands-on experience and techniques you can actually recreate. *No experience required!*

📍 Barrington, IL
🎟️ Limited spots available — registration is open now!
DM me “HALLOWEEN” for the registration link or visit Mezimakeupacademy.com 🎃

💀✨ SUGAR SKULL MAKEUP WORKSHOP! ✨💀Spooky season is officially here, and we’re kicking it off with a little color, creati...
09/24/2026

💀✨ SUGAR SKULL MAKEUP WORKSHOP! ✨💀
Spooky season is officially here, and we’re kicking it off with a little color, creativity, and glam! 💖

Join us at for a hands-on Sugar Skull Makeup Workshop where you’ll learn to create your very own colorful, intricate sugar skull look just in time for Halloween!

🔸Sunday, October 4th | 10am – 2pm
📍Barrington, IL
✨ $95 per person – all materials included

*No experience required; beginner friendly; all ages*

🎟️ Limited spots available! DM me or visit Mezimakeupacademy.com to secure your spot

🖤 I’m also accepting Halloween makeup clients!
• Custom prosthetics
• Bald caps
• Character transformations
• And more!
Let’s bring your Halloween vision to life! DM me for bookings and pricing
SFXmakeup

07/10/2026

✨ Week 1 of our 4-Week Professional Makeup Certification is complete!

In just one week, our students have already learned:

• Skin prep & skincare
• Eyeshadow fundamentals
• Eyebrow mapping
• Facial anatomy
• And a lot more!

Curious to know more about the program? Email us at [email protected] or shoot us a DM and we’ll be happy to help😊

📍Barrington, IL

06/17/2026

Our 4-week summer makeup program is open for enrollment!

✨Guided photoshoots
✨Professional lighting
✨Posing direction
✨Portfolio-ready images

Next certification starts July 6— only accepting a few students!
🗓️Mon - Thur
⏰10am - 2pm
📍Barrington, IL

DM “CERTIFIED” for more info💕

06/11/2026

The pro kit you’ve been looking for😍 Building your makeup kit from scratch is expensive and difficult. That’s why we made it easy. Our next 4-week certification begins July 6. DM “CERTIFIED” for more info💜

Ready to turn your passion for makeup into real skills? 💄✨Our 4-Week Professional Makeup Certification is designed for a...
06/10/2026

Ready to turn your passion for makeup into real skills? 💄✨

Our 4-Week Professional Makeup Certification is designed for aspiring artists, beauty enthusiasts, and anyone looking to build confidence behind the brush. Over 64 hands-on hours, you’ll learn everything from skin prep and color theory to bridal, glam, mature skin, sanitation, business basics, and more.

✔ Professional Makeup Kit Included
✔ Small Class Sizes
✔ Hands-On Training
✔ Portfolio-Building Experience
✔ Certificate Upon Completion

Whether you’re starting a new career or leveling up your current skills, this program is designed to give you the foundation you need to succeed.

📍 Barrington, IL

DM me the word **CERTIFIED** for more information! ✨

06/09/2026

Enrollment is officially open! Our next 4-week program begins Monday July 6 from 10am - 2pm. Learn everything from finding the correct undertones, blending techniques, portfolio building, client communication and more!

*Our website is currently under construction so please email us: [email protected] for program details or enrollment info

💄 BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag Makeup Workshop 💄How many makeup products do you own that you never use? 👀Bring your makeup b...
06/09/2026

💄 BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag Makeup Workshop 💄

How many makeup products do you own that you never use? 👀

Bring your makeup bag and let’s go through it together! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use the products you already own, discover what’s missing from your routine, and get personalized recommendations based on your goals.

✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ Personalized guidance
✨ Learn techniques you can actually recreate at home

Spots are limited. Sign up with the link in our bio or shoot us a DM!
📧All other inquiries please email [email protected]

06/09/2026

4 weeks 1 transformation. Our next 4-week makeup certification program begins Monday July 6! This program covers everything from the very basics, to complete advanced techniques. *No prior makeup experience required*

📅Mon - Thur | 10am - 2pm
🎓$2200 (payment plans available)
💕Pro Kit included
📍Mezi Makeup Academy 527 W Old Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010

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527 W Old Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL
60010

Telephone

+12193072554

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