Whether it’s motherhood, menopause, an empty nest, or a big birthday, every woman faces moments when she feels stuck – bored with how she looks and craving a complete reset.

A Bespoke Beauty Lesson with the experts at Cosmetics à la Carte is the perfect Christmas gift for those moments of change.

Drawing on over 50 years of helping women to look and feel their best, the brand’s one-to-one makeup experience is about so much more than makeup – it’s an invitation to enjoy some nurturing ‘me-time’, to refocus, recharge, and feel like you again.

What happens in the lesson?

In the brand’s welcoming Chelsea boutique, you are guided every step of the way by a Senior Makeup Artist, and learn either a fresh, natural day look to transform your daily routine, or how to create a sophisticated, glamorous full make-up look for evening.

You will also learn:

• How to look fresher, brighter and more wide-awake
• How to enhance your best features
• How to prep and care for your skin like a professional
• How to get a flawless, even natural complexion without layers of cakey product
• How to pick the colours for eyes, lips and cheeks that suit your natural beauty best, saving time and money.

Prices/Details

Bespoke Beauty Lesson Day – £140 (1 hour) with 15% off all purchases on the day.
Bespoke Beauty Lesson Evening –  £175 (1 hour 30) with 15% off all purchases on the day.

“Just like a great outfit, the right makeup is an instant lift for mood and confidence.
With tips, techniques and inspiration you can draw on every day, a makeup lesson isn’t just a one-off treat but a gift that keeps giving.” Lynne Sanders, Founder, Cosmetics à la Carte

Renowned for its legendary bespoke blending services, there are also other great beauty gift ideas and experiences at Cosmetics à la Carte – all of which are available as vouchers electronically or in hard copy:

• The Head Start (for teens of all stages) – learn the makeup looks that suit you best, set good habits and pick up professional tips for life.
• Makeup Playtime – a 30-minute inspiring make-up refresh to discover seasonal looks or new colours, redeemable against product purchase
• Bespoke Blending (Foundations and Lipsticks) – a unique, personalised experience, allowing customers to achieve the exact shade, finish and texture they desire.
• Special Occasion make up including bridal

Prices/Details

• Bespoke Beauty Lesson Day – £140 (1 hour) with 15% off all purchases on the day.
• Bespoke Beauty Lesson Evening – £175 (1 hour 30) with 15% off all purchases on the day.
• Make Up Playtime – £70 (30 minutes) redeemable against products on the day.
• Head Start – Absolute Beginner – £85 (45 minutes) with 15% off purchases on the day
• Head Start – Budding Expert – £125 (1 hour 15) with 15% off purchases on the day
• Bespoke Foundation Blending Experience -£70 including product.
• Bespoke Lipstick Blending Experience – £80 including product delivered within 48 hours.

How to book

For a gift voucher or to book online, go to Cosmetics à La Carte. Alternatively, email here