In early July 2018, we received news that the Avant Garde Make-Up Academy & Studio, based in Drogheda, Ireland was promoting their courses with both BABTAC & CIBTAC accreditation, despite no affiliation with either organisation. At the time, we investigated the matter thoroughly and were distressed to learn that students had taken the courses believing them to be CIBTAC qualifications, paying hefty course fees for the privilege.