How much makeup does one need to cover their feelings? Eli Peterson is a makeup artist in the cosplay scene, where the stunning looks always create a stir, yet they can barely make ends meet. It’s hard to convince their parents that the artistic dream is worth pursuing. At a convention, Eli learns about Makeup Wars, a competition that could change everything. The grand prize? A scholarship to Beyond, the best SFX school on the West Coast. The problem? The competition consists of the most talented up-and-coming makeup artists in the scene - including rival influencer Zachary Miller, Eli's ex-boyfriend. Eli must juggle makeup brushes, rekindled feelings for Zach, and self-doubt to win it all: the chance to realize their dream and a second chance at love.