The Beauty Academy
Hi! Welcome to the Beauty Academy. I’m KiKi Carr, founder of Optimal Beauty. I am a licensed Aesthetician and professional makeup artist. I specializes in corrective skin treatments of acne presented in women of color. I have been in the beauty industry for over 30 years and have built a reputable and well respected business here in Chicago. For over a decade I have educated women about beauty and cosmetics. If you need a credible and reliable source for makeup and skincare you’re in the right place.
Pro Makeup
Aesthetician Training
Cosmetic Formulations

Clear Skin Kit
For Acne Prone Skin
- Clarifying
- Radiating
- Delivers Powerful Benefits
- Gentle
- Developed by a Black Formulations Chemist
$125.99