Cosmetica Beauty and Barbering Academy
“The school staff consistently demonstrates unwavering support and encouragement, guiding us towards academic success and ensuring our timely completion of the program.”
Best Makeup Classes near Downey, CA
1 of these schools is based in Downey; the others serve Downey from towns including Los Angeles (20 mi), Norwalk (4 mi) and South Gate (4 mi).
7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Cinema Makeup School
“I love Cinema Makeup School the instructors are passionate and professional in their field.”
Savvy Beauty Academy
“She is hands on with training and I learned so much in the time I was there and feel very confident to be successful in the esthetician field.”
Séduire Academy
“I'm super picky and she never once made me feel bad for all my questions and concerns, and addressed them with love, care, and confidence.”
Career Academy of Beauty
“Went in and got a haircut with Vanessa Macias, she did an amazing job and was really cool to talk as well, highly recommended!”
ZMS the Academy
“I was very excited and nervous at the same time Carla, explained in so much detail that I was relaxed and felt safe in her hands and I just let her do her thing.”
The 15 schools listed for Downey, CA teach makeup. Whether they run personal lessons, professional courses or bridal trials, and what any kit list covers, comes from what each school publishes about itself.
Area overview: Downey, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 1.7 to 5.0 across 1,461 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "skills". 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 1 offers payment plans. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book a makeup lesson online with schools listed for Downey?
You can book straight from the site at 3 of these 15 schools. Booking form first, phone call second, because a form rarely asks the question that matters: whether the teacher has worked with your skin tone and your eye shape before.
La Voute Beauty Academy
“La Voute Beauty academy taught me more than I thought was possible in a short period of time in the beauty industry.”
Allure Institute of Makeup Artistry
“They had a workshop where i could learn how to do better at makeup, and the teachers were very knowledgeable and helpful.”
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Cosmo Makeup Academy
“They're professional they have amazing teachers that teach you well.”
Pro Mak Beauty Academy
“The best makeup academy that I have attended, I have improved my makeup, I can charge better for my work thanks to the teachers at the academy, the Tips of the teacher Addy and Gio, thanks to them and apart from that, they recommend me and give me a lot of work in different areas, I love it 🥰 I recommend them …”
JLC Beauty School
“Teacher Jenny is phenomenal, she has changed my skin care completely, her detailed routine for my facials has improved my skin tremendously.”
Extensions R Us Academy
Academy of Makeup Artistry- Cammua Costa Mesa
“I had a great time learning and appreciate Bianca and Gia and their professional knowledge .”
Microblading School
“Alena is an excellent trainer and her microblading school is exceptional!”
Priscilla Ono
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