BOBBI BROWN
Bobbi Brown offers complimentary makeup lessons every time you buy their products, including the Secret to Perfect Skin (20 minutes) and Smokey-Eyes (20 minutes) classes. But if you want something more in-depth, the two-hour Bobbi’s Beauty Workshop (B4,500) will brief you on skin preparation, eye make-up essentials and how to complete your look. It also comes with complimentary products, too. Other classes include Brow Shaping (B1,000/45 minutes) and Party Makeup (B2,500/45minutes).
2/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-0296. www.bobbibrown.co.th
 
 
SHU UEMURA
This eccentric Japanese brand offers three lesson choices: Absolute Beginners, which covers the basics of skin preparation; False Lashes, focusing on eye makeup and how to make fake lashes look natural; and the Customized Class, in which you can pick one specific look to focus on, including nude or party make-up. The latter is only for private bookings of at least four people. All courses are B2,500/person with complimentary products of the same value. Make your reservation at 02-658-0263.
2/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-0263. www.shuuemura.co.th
 
 
ILLAMASQUA
This more theatrical British brand doesn’t run regular classes, but instead holds pop-ups related to new collections at all counters around Bangkok. Recently it held mini workshops for its new red and gold collection at B950 per person with one free lipstick. The next lot of classes will be announced on its Facebook page, where you can also register your seat.
Groove at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-251-6883. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. www.facebook.com/Illamasqua.th