Corrective & Special-Event Makeup Flashcards

Which eye makeup technique visually lifts drooping outer corners of the eyes?

Answer: Extending liner and shadow upward at the outer corner

Flicking liner and shadow upward at the outer corner creates a lifting effect that counteracts downward-turning lids.

What is the primary purpose of a makeup primer applied before foundation?

Answer: To create a smooth base and extend foundation wear

Primer fills fine lines, evens texture, and helps foundation adhere longer for extended wear.

A client with close-set eyes wants a more balanced appearance. Which technique is recommended?

Answer: Apply light or bright color to inner corners and darker shadow to outer corners

Light on the inner corners opens the eyes visually, while darkness on the outer corners pulls them apart to correct close-set eyes.

For a client with a heart-shaped face, blush should be applied:

Answer: Along the jawline to add width below

Adding blush lower along the jaw helps add visual width to the narrow lower half of a heart-shaped face.

When performing special-effects makeup to simulate a bruise, which color combination is most realistic?

Answer: Yellow, green, purple, and red tones layered

Real bruises progress through yellow, green, purple, and red stages, so layering these tones creates the most convincing effect.

Which setting spray technique is used to give a more natural, skin-like finish after completing a full-face makeup application?

Answer: Holding the spray 8–10 inches away and misting in an X and T motion

Misting from 8–10 inches in an X and T pattern ensures even coverage without disturbing the makeup and melts products together for a natural finish.

A client has hyperpigmentation on one cheek. What is the correct order of corrective makeup steps?

Answer: Color corrector, concealer, foundation, powder

Color corrector is applied first to neutralize discoloration, then concealer refines, followed by foundation to unify the skin tone, and powder to set.