Makeup Artist MCQ Flashcards

Which sanitation practice is essential when a makeup artist works on multiple clients?

Answer: Sanitize and clean all tools between each client

Sanitizing all brushes, tools, and surfaces between clients prevents cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria or infection.

What does the term 'strobing' mean in makeup application?

Answer: Using only highlighter to create luminosity without contouring

Strobing is a technique that uses highlighter placed on high points of the face to create a glowing, luminous look without traditional contouring.

When performing a bridal makeup look, which product characteristic is most important?

Answer: Long-wearing and photography-friendly formula

Bridal makeup must withstand hours of wear, tears, and flash photography, so long-wearing, photo-friendly formulas are essential.

What is the Fitzpatrick Scale used for in professional makeup artistry?

Answer: Classifying skin types by response to UV light and pigmentation level

The Fitzpatrick Scale classifies skin into six types based on melanin content and UV response, helping artists understand diverse skin tones.

Which eyebrow technique creates the most natural, hair-like strokes?

Answer: Using a brow pencil or microblading-style strokes

A fine brow pencil or hair-stroke technique mimics individual hairs, producing the most realistic and natural-looking brow results.

A client has monolid eyes. Which technique best defines and opens the eye shape?

Answer: Create a gradient using darker shade on the outer lid and lighter toward the inner corner

A gradient technique with darker shadow on the outer lid and lighter shades inward creates depth and dimension that defines the monolid eye.

What is the function of a primer specifically formulated for eyelids?

Answer: To prevent eyeshadow from creasing and improve pigment adherence

Eyelid primer creates a sticky, smooth base that helps eyeshadow pigments adhere better and prevents creasing throughout the day.