Eye Makeup Techniques & Application Flashcards
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What is the 'baking' technique in under-eye makeup application?
Answer: Pressing a thick layer of setting powder under the eyes, leaving it to set with body heat before dusting off the excess
Baking involves pressing a thick layer of translucent or setting powder under the eyes and letting body heat set it for 5–10 minutes before dusting off, resulting in a crease-free, brightened finish.
Which eye makeup technique creates the visual illusion of a lifted, more almond-shaped eye?
Answer: Extending and lifting the outer corner upward with shadow and liner
Extending shadow and liner upward and outward at the outer corner of the eye mimics the appearance of a naturally lifted, almond-shaped eye.
What defines a 'halo eye' in eyeshadow application?
Answer: Placing a shimmer or light shade in the center of the lid with deeper shades on both the inner and outer corners
A halo eye places a shimmery or light center shade on the middle of the lid while deeper or darker shades anchor both the inner and outer corners, creating a glowing halo effect.
How should eyeshadow application be adapted for monolid eyes to create the appearance of depth?
Answer: Apply the darkest shadow at the lash line and blend it upward to create a visible gradient
For monolid eyes, placing the darkest shadow at the lash line and blending upward creates the illusion of depth and dimension since there is no visible natural crease fold when the eye is open.
What visual effect does applying a nude or white eyeliner to the lower waterline create?
Answer: Makes the eyes appear more awake, brighter, and visually larger
A nude or white liner on the lower waterline counteracts redness and darkness, making the eye appear brighter, more rested, and larger.
Which brush type is most appropriate for blending eyeshadow in the crease?
Answer: Fluffy dome-shaped blending brush
A fluffy, dome-shaped blending brush is specifically designed to diffuse and blend eyeshadow with circular or windshield-wiper motions in the curved crease area.
What does 'color transitioning' refer to in a multi-shadow eye look?
Answer: Using a medium-toned matte shadow to blend seamlessly between a lighter highlight and a deeper lid or crease shade
Color transitioning uses a mid-tone matte shadow in the crease as a bridge, smoothly connecting the brow bone highlight to the deeper shadow on the lid with no harsh color breaks.