Giving women the smarts to use cosmetics with confidence through interactive lessons & pro makeup services!

“A winning combination”

Thanks Lillybeth.  The makeup was beautiful and accompanied with my dress was a winning combination.  I felt beautiful and you were very easy to work with (despite the distractions). 

I will be sure to keep you in mind if another occasion comes up.  Thanks again. 

Carissa Hawes, Tauranga.

(Wedding Guest, March 2010)

“Such short notice”

Hi Lillybeth,

I have to say a huge thank you for doing such a great job at such short notice.  The makeup lasted all day and all night which was great, I didn’t have to worry about it once and everyone loved the colours. :)  You really are good at what you do and have a great attitude and I have already been recommending you...Thanks again Lillybeth, I was really stoked with the results!!

Josie Kingham, Rotorua.

(Wedding February 2009)

“I had never had anyone tell me how to put on makeup without being over the top”

My name is Sharon and I am 53. I had never ever had a facial or had anyone tell me how to put on makeup without being over the top.  I felt like a bit of ME time...so I found A Beautiful Education on the web...

Lillybeth was great. She was down to earth and made me feel at ease instantly as I was having a private consultation.  We covered everything I needed to know in a little over 2 hours and I came away armed with new tips and tricks to make me feel like a new person.

I can definitely recommend her to anyone wanting a consultation with her.  Thanks Lillybeth.

Sharon, Whiritoa Beach (April 2008)

“Unfortunately I missed out...by ONE VOTE!”

Hey Lillybeth!

The ball was so wicked I had the most amazing night!  Thank you sooo much the makeup was incredible =)

So many people commented on the makeup, and I got hundreds of compliments on the little crystals, too!  Unfortunately I missed out on "Belle of the Ball" by ONE VOTE!

Brittany Sternberg, Tauranga

(Otumoetai College Ball, June 2009)

I was in Life Pharmacy on Saturday and the beauty counter lady was very impressed with my eye makeup.  Great compliment considering how gorgeous she looked.  I told her I had lessons... So take a bow.

Zoe W., Tauranga (July 2009)

“I was very cynical towards makeup artists”

This year I had high expectations for my senior ball and so I wanted everything, including my makeup, to be perfect!  I had had my makeup done a number of times and had never been really impressed so I was very cynical towards makeup artists.

However, my opinion was radically changed, thanks to Lillybeth, as my makeup turned out like a dream.  I loved everything from the look down to the products she used.  I received so many compliments about my makeup and it stayed on the whole night!

After the ball I ordered some foundation off Lillybeth and have been using it ever since.  It has good coverage and is incredibly light at the same time - the perfect combination.

Overall, an A+++ experience, I can't wait for Lillybeth to do my makeup again!

Annie Hollister-Jones, Tauranga.

(Bethlehem College Ball, October 2009)

“Chemists sell you crap”

The Mary Kay lippy is so great, great colours and stays on too.  It's taken me decades to find a product like this!

I’ve spent hundreds of dollars trying to find a good lipstick but they are ALWAYS the wrong colour or don’t last.  Chemists sell you crap.  They sell you whatever they want you to buy or what is the best-seller for that month or season. Why would they think that these popular colours - what everyone else is wearing - would even suit me?  But both of the lipstick colours I bought [from you] are awesome and the lip liner really works.

Camella A., Tauranga (June 2009)

“A few drinks too many for the bridesmaids!”

A huge THANK YOU so much for doing all the makeup on our wedding day.  You were fantastic!  We had tonnes of comments on how lovely we all looked.  The makeup lasted all day for everyone – even through a few drinks too many for the bridesmaids!  It was pretty hectic but I didn’t have to worry about makeup once. 

Thanks again for such a brilliant job – I’ve been passing around your business cards and have already recommended you to quite a few friends!

Karen Cousins, Tauranga.

(Elms Wedding, November 2009)

I was so overwhelmed with how beautiful you made me look!  The photos truly proved that you are a true artist!  Thank you so much!  Also the make up still looked incredible the next day!  Absolutely loved the [false] lashes!! awesome :-)

Amie-Lee Mills, Papamoa.

(Beach-themed Wedding January 2010)

“When you are older it is harder to look special”

Thank you Lillybeth for turning a classic model into a striking lady.  People passed comments on how amazing I looked with the beautiful balance of colours you incorporated.  When you are older it is harder to look special and I feel you did a wonderful job to make me look my best.  Thanks again. I highly recommend you.  Lyn.

Lyn Wylie, Tauranga

(Wedding January 2010)

I absolutely loved the mask.  The ball was great and the make up was the talk of the ball...

Jessie Wilkinson-Webb, Auckland.

(Masquerade Ball, Tauranga, June 2009)

“One teacher didn’t recognise her!”

Thanks for a lovely evening getting the girls ready.  They looked great...and [my daughter] wowed them at the ball.

The word from a very critical friend of [my daughter’s] is that [her] makeup was Fabulous!  One teacher didn't recognise her!  So well done...they were impressed!  I imagine we will get more compliments. 

When can I learn how to do it so well?

Local Mum, Tauranga.

(Otumoetai College Ball, June 2009)

Thanks for doing my make-up last wknd, you really know how to make a girl feel and look beautiful.  I got many compliments. Thanks heaps.

Debra Mewis, Tauranga.

(Outdoor Wedding, February 2010)

Makeup Consultations

“I could never get it right”

The black liquid eyeliner I bought is so easy to use.  I always saw my friends with perfect liquid eyeliner but I could never get it right.  The felt-tip of this liner makes applying it so easy.  It’s awesome!

Natalie C., Whangarei (December 2009)

LOVE !! my heated eyelash curler, thanks xx

Lisa R., Tauranga (February 2010)

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Wedding & Special Occasions Makeup

Thanks once again for making me look so fab! My make up stayed all night, and I’m so pleased to say I looked amazing in all my photos!  All thanks to you.  You were totally lovely, and I’ve never felt so pretty! So thanks a million for helping make my night :)

Sarah Webb, Tauranga.

(‘Outrageous Fortune’-themed Party, June 2010)

“I’d prefer...to have no freckles all the time”

Lillybeth told Rebecca she was beautiful even without makeup.  Rebecca’s response:  Thank you very much but i'd prefer just to have no freckles all the time, haha.

The make up was amazing and i will definitely recommend you to all my girlfriends. My boyfriend said i looked absolutely beautiful so i have you to thank for that.

Rebecca, 15, Tauranga

(Party, February 2010)

I want to thank you so much for the brilliant job you did for me on my wedding day.  You helped make the morning full of fun and laughter.  My mother, three bridesmaids and I were very happy with our makeup.  Thank you once again.

Fleur Pardoe, Auckland

(Garden Wedding, January 2010)

“I wasn’t going to have my make-up done”

I wasn't going to have my make-up done for my wedding after a bad experience in the past. Lillybeth was professional and put my mind at ease and listened what to what I wanted and adjusted the look on the day. I was really happy with the look and I would reccommend her if you are looking for a professional make-up artist for your big day!!

Jo O'Reilly, Tauranga
(Art Deco-themed Wedding, March 2010)