Makeup Application and Color Theory Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a makeup primer?
Answer: To create a smooth base and extend makeup wear
Primer creates a smooth canvas that helps makeup adhere better and significantly extends its longevity throughout the day.
Which eye shape benefits most from applying darker eyeshadow at the outer corners in a 'V' shape?
Answer: Round eyes
Round eyes are elongated and given more dimension by placing darker shadow at the outer corners in a V-shape.
The makeup technique known as 'baking' involves:
Answer: Setting concealer with powder, leaving it several minutes, then brushing off the excess
Baking involves applying a thick layer of translucent powder over wet concealer, allowing body heat to set it, then dusting off the excess for a crease-free finish.
To make a broad feature appear narrower using contouring, a makeup artist should:
Answer: Apply a shade darker than the skin tone to the sides of the feature
Dark shades create shadow and cause areas to visually recede, making broad features appear slimmer and more defined.
To make thin lips appear fuller, which technique is most effective?
Answer: Line just outside the natural lip line and add highlight to the cupid's bow
Slightly overlining the lips and adding highlight to the cupid's bow creates the illusion of fuller, more voluminous lips.
Which brush type is most appropriate for applying powder blush to the cheeks?
Answer: Fluffy dome-shaped blush brush
A fluffy dome-shaped blush brush allows for the most natural, diffused, and blended application of powder blush to the cheeks.
Where should highlighter be applied to create the most natural-looking luminosity?
Answer: On the high points of the face: cheekbones, brow bone, nose bridge, and cupid's bow
Highlighter is applied to the high points of the face that naturally catch light, creating dimension and drawing those features forward.