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Makeup Lessons

MASTER YOUR OWN ARTISTRY WITH PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE.

After 25+ years of working with thousands of faces, I’ve learned this: makeup isn’t about transformation. It’s about recognition and learning to see and enhance what’s already radiant about you. In these personalized lessons, I’ll teach you to read your own features, work with clean botanical products that actually perform, and develop techniques that feel intuitive, not intimidating. Whether you’re building confidence with the basics or refining your approach, you’ll leave with skills rooted in your unique beauty and the self-trust to use them.

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Makeup Classes

CLEAN BEAUTY CLASSES: WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS INTENTION

I gather a small group in my Portland studio for an immersive exploration of clean, botanical beauty. These aren’t trend-chasing workshops. They’re hands-on sessions where you’ll learn the foundation of my Elemental Beauty philosophy: how to prep skin for longevity, which clean products truly perform, how to read and enhance natural features, and why nervous system regulation matters in beauty work. You’ll practice techniques I’ve refined over 25+ years, ask questions in real-time, and connect with others who share your values around conscious beauty. Walk away with skills you can use immediately, products you trust, and a community that elevates your practice.

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Holistic Beauty Coaching

CONSCIOUS BEAUTY COACHING BEGINS WITH CONSCIOUS SPACE.

Your environment shapes your energy. Your products shape your skin. When both are aligned with your values, beauty becomes effortless. As a licensed holistic esthetician with 25+ years of experience and a merchandising degree, I offer one-on-one coaching that addresses the full picture: we’ll declutter and organize your physical space to support flow and calm, curate your beauty collection down to clean, high-performance essentials, remove what’s expired or harmful, and build a personalized skincare routine that nourishes from within. This is Elemental Beauty in practice – creating a sanctuary where your space, your products, and your rituals all work together to support radiant skin and genuine well-being. You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a beauty practice rooted in intention.

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Simple Steps | Big Rewards

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I base my recommendations off of what you truly need, because of the questions I ask! Nothing in your beauty regimen should be random.
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I make sure you invest in things that save you time, money and take you out of that confusing drawer of endless, expired samples.
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I help you purge the things that are no longer serving your daily routine, so you can start fresh and learn how to apply makeup that highlights your best features and essentially gives you the best results, with maximum benefits unique to YOU.

You deserve to fall in love with your skin every day

Greetings, I'm Kelli - I don't believe in transformation. I believe in recognition: learning to see what's already beautiful about you and enhancing it with clean, botanical products. My foundation started in Eastern skincare with Shiseido, then moved into clinical skincare where I evaluated over 20 spa-grade product collections. Twenty-five years later, I've developed what I call Elemental Beauty, a philosophy centered on enhancement over correction, nervous system awareness, and botanical products that actually perform. Here's what that means for you: Clinical-level expertise. I can read your skin, recommend products that work, and create applications that last through Pacific Northwest weather. Calm, not chaos. Beauty work should regulate your nervous system, not activate it. You'll leave feeling grounded, not overwhelmed. Enhancement, not hiding. I'll help you see what makes your face uniquely beautiful and give you the skills to emphasize it. Products you can trust. I've created my own line (Om Beauty Oil) and carry only clean, high-performance brands I've personally tested. No greenwashing. Whether you're booking wedding services, taking a makeup lesson, or working with me for skincare coaching, you're getting someone who values authenticity over trends and genuinely believes you're already enough. Ready to work together? Let's connect.
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Testimonials

Kelli Thomsen Beauty makeup artist's Om beauty oil for skin prep
I can’t recommend Kelli Thomsen enough! I booked a private makeup lesson with her and learned so many great techniques, skin care routine improvements and product choices. I booked this in preparation for my wedding, but came away with some amazing day-to-day tools that I can already tell are turning my skin game around. I also had a blast working with Kelli who is super knowledgeable. I went from feeling nervous about the appointment to having a really fun time and feeling like my most glamorous and radiant self. Thank you, Kelli!
sierra kistler
what you'll learn during makeup classes with Kelli Thomsen coach
I booked a makeup consultation / lesson with Kelli and was so impressed! She helped me refresh my look, took into consideration my lifestyle and skin concerns and created a beautiful, easy to manage look. So thankful to have found Kelli!
Anne Marie Sketch
Woman looking in mirror during makeup classes in Portland
My experience with Kelli was wonderful! She started by asking about my skin care and makeup regimen. As I spoke about it she questioned some of my pre conceived ideas about my flaws and how to correct them. For example, I said that I’ve given up on my eyelashes because they are so thin. Kelli made me realize that my lashes are there and worth enhancing. I learned a ton from Kelli about the whole process and she followed up with an email detailing all of the steps and products she used on me. Working with her was enlightening and fun too!
Julie Strawitz
Kelli Thomsen teaching makeup classes in Portland, Oregon
I went to Kelli for a lash lift and tint as well as a makeup lesson. What a patient, grounding person to work with. Kelli clearly cares about her clients and works hard to make sure they have a restorative experience. Plus, her studio is lovely and relaxing. I'm looking forward to going back to Kelli soon!
Caitlin Arias