Helping everyday women learn to do their own makeup with confidence.

One-on-one and small group lessons in Wanaka tailored to your face, your day, and your makeup bag—so getting ready feels easier (and even fun).

Learn The Art. Elevate Your Look.

Meet The Edits

  • Your 1:1 personalised makeup lesson

    Learn techniques that flatter your features, fit your lifestyle, and work with your skin—using the products you already have. This 1:1 session is makeup simplified, confidence-boosting, and completely personalised. Available for up to 3 people per session.

  • Want to make it a girl’s day?

    Learning is always better with friends. Grab your makeup bag and your besties for an interactive group makeup session that includes a cup of tea or a little bubbly.

    Perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Hens Party, or just because.

  • Start something beautiful—for someone you love

    A thoughtful, joy-filled gift for anyone wanting to refresh their look or feel more confident in their own makeup. A digital gift voucher redeemable for The Signature Edit service.

Choose Your Edit

What Clients Say…

  • I had a one-on-one makeup session with Emilie for a bit of a refresh and to pick up some new tips - and I’m so glad I did. She showed me new techniques that I hadn’t tried before and explained everything as she went, which made it easy to follow along and actually remember afterwards. I walked away feeling way more confident in my own skills, which honestly was the best part. There was no sales pitch or a generic tutorial - it felt personal. Would I go back? 110%.

    Kim

  • I had an amazing makeup lesson recently, and I can't recommend it enough! Emilie was incredibly informative and took the time to help us work with the makeup we already had, which I really appreciated. Her tips were tailored to our skin type and age, making the whole experience so practical and relevant. She also provided great recommendations for products we could add to our kit, catering for all budgets. I walked away feeling more confident and excited to experiment with makeup. Absolutely loved it.

    Kate

  • I'm not much of a make-up person, so I didn't know what products, colours, and shades worked best with my skin. Emilie did an amazing job at figuring all this out for me, while explaining what she was doing and what each product was for each step of the way. She made the whole process comfortable and smooth-sailing. 10/10 would recommend.

    Moon

  • We had a great group session with Emilie. She was professional, friendly, and had answers to our queries. We feel more confident to know what colours to use and learned some helpful tips to make applying our makeup easier.

    Sara

  • Emilie was wonderful. She made us feel at ease straight away and went the extra mile to meet our needs. She absolutely knows her craft and how to master a flawless look. It was a great experience, thank you Emilie. Highly recommend.

    Gemma

Where Beauty Meets Ease

Hi, I’m Emilie—Professional Makeup Artist, Educator, and believer in beauty that feels like you.

I started The Makeup Edit to create a space where women—especially those of us who have lived a little—can feel confident doing their own makeup in a way that suits their features, their life, and their style.

No trends, no pressure—just simple, personalised makeup lessons that make getting ready feel easy (and even fun). If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and thought, “I just want to know what works for me,” you’re in the right place.

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