Compare only the four core Vizio Makeup Academy course levels. See how Intro, Master, Premier, and Elite build on one another, which features are added at each level, and why Elite is the strongest overall choice for most students.
The course structure is cumulative: Master includes the Intro foundation, Premier includes the Intro and Master material, and Elite includes the complete Intro, Master, and Premier pathway plus Special FX training.
A focused beginner course covering sanitation, skin preparation, foundation, highlighting, contouring, natural makeup, lips, and essential application technique.
Includes the complete Intro foundation, then adds professional brush technique, color theory, kit knowledge, editorial looks, runway makeup, vintage styles, and celebrity-inspired applications.
Includes the Intro and Master curriculum, then adds professional kit training, airbrush makeup, men’s makeup, color correction, advanced eye work, and deeper industry preparation.
Includes the complete Intro, Master, and Premier pathway, then adds Special FX makeup, professional tools, and the broadest range of beauty and creative techniques.
Compare the cumulative course pathway, total training depth, tools, advanced techniques, and the type of student each level serves best. Tuition is intentionally not displayed on this page.
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| Course Features | Intro Makeup Course | Master Makeup Course | Premier Makeup Course | Elite Makeup Course + SFX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate Total Course Hours | 20 | 65 | 150 | 220 |
| Course Progression | Starting LevelFoundation curriculum | Includes IntroFoundation + expanded beauty | Includes Intro + MasterFoundation + expanded + advanced | Includes Intro + Master + PremierComplete pathway + SFX |
| 100% Online and Self-Paced | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Course Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Makeup Artist Feedback | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Course Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Downloadable Makeup Education Materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Cosmetic Brand Discounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional Makeup Kit | × | × | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional 24-Piece Brush Set | × | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Advanced Runway, Editorial and Celebrity Looks | × | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbrush Makeup Training | × | × | ✓ | ✓ |
| Men’s Makeup Training | × | × | ✓ | ✓ |
| Makeup Artist Marketing Education | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Special FX Makeup Training | × | × | × | ✓ |
| Best For | Focused BeginnersA shorter introduction to essential makeup skills | Growing Beauty SkillsStudents who want Intro plus editorial and runway techniques | Advanced Beauty TrainingStudents who want the earlier levels plus airbrush and kit training | Best Choice for Most StudentsBeginners, future artists, and personal learners who want the complete education |
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For most students, Elite is the simplest decision because it begins with the same beginner foundation and continues through every advanced level without leaving gaps.
Because every higher Vizio course includes the levels before it, a complete-program student still starts with beginner-friendly lessons. Choosing Master, Premier, or Elite does not mean skipping the basics.
That structure makes Elite especially practical: students can begin with self-application and everyday beauty skills, then continue into advanced artistry only as their confidence grows.
Review the Elite AdvantageChoose based on how far you want your training to go—not on whether you already have experience. Every higher course begins with the foundation from the earlier levels.
Best when you want a shorter course centered on foundational self-application and essential makeup technique.
Includes Intro and adds more creative looks, brush education, color theory, runway, editorial, and celebrity-inspired techniques.
Includes Intro and Master, then adds airbrush, men’s makeup, advanced correction, professional kit work, and deeper career preparation.
The best option for most students because it includes every earlier level plus SFX. It works for future professionals and for personal learners who simply want to become excellent at doing their own makeup.
The higher-level courses are not separate starting points. They are complete pathways that preserve the beginner lessons and add more depth.
Master, Premier, and Elite all retain the Intro foundation, so new students can begin confidently.
The difference between levels is the amount of added training—not a different starting point.
A complete pathway lets students begin with personal makeup and later explore professional or creative work.
Choosing the full pathway can prevent students from outgrowing a smaller course and returning for more training later.
Students do not need to plan a makeup career. The beginner and beauty lessons are valuable for everyday self-application.
Students who later want clients, editorial work, bridal services, or creative makeup already have the advanced curriculum available.
Elite is the strongest choice for most students because it includes the complete beginner-to-advanced pathway. You receive the Intro foundation, the expanded Master curriculum, the advanced Premier training, and Special FX education in one program.
Students can move from beginner lessons into advanced beauty, professional workflow, portfolio development, and creative techniques without changing programs.
You do not need to want a makeup career. Elite begins with approachable lessons for learning makeup on yourself and gives you room to explore more only when you are ready.
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Answers focused specifically on the differences between Intro, Master, Premier, and Elite.
Yes. Master includes Intro, Premier includes Intro and Master, and Elite includes Intro, Master, and Premier before adding Special FX training.
No. Elite starts with the same beginner foundation as Intro, so new students can learn step by step before moving into advanced techniques.
Elite is Vizio’s most popular and best overall option because it includes every earlier course level plus the broadest beauty and creative makeup education.
No. Elite is also a strong choice for people who want to learn makeup for themselves. Students begin with skin preparation, complexion, eyes, lips, contouring, and other practical self-application skills before exploring advanced topics.
Intro is useful for a focused introduction, but Elite already includes that same beginner material. Choosing Elite gives students the foundation and the option to keep progressing without purchasing another level later.
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