MUA Color Theory & Skin Tone Analysis 2

Question 1

What does 'value' refer to in color theory as applied to makeup?

Accepted Answer

The lightness or darkness of a color

Answer

The price of a pigment

Answer

The intensity or saturation of a hue

Answer

The warmth or coolness of a shade

Question 2

Which skin undertone is typically described as having greenish or grayish hues?

Accepted Answer

Olive

Answer

Warm

Answer

Cool

Answer

Neutral

Question 3

A client with a warm undertone looks best in foundations with which dominant pigment?

Accepted Answer

Yellow or golden

Answer

Blue or pink

Answer

Silver or lavender

Answer

Gray or taupe

Question 4

What is the purpose of a color correcting primer in a makeup routine?

Accepted Answer

To neutralize skin discoloration before foundation

Answer

To lock in foundation all day

Answer

To add SPF protection

Answer

To create a dewy finish

Question 5

In the context of contouring, which concept from color theory justifies using a matte cool-toned shade?

Accepted Answer

Warm hues advance visually, cool hues recede

Answer

Cool hues reflect light, warm hues absorb it

Answer

Neutral shades mimic bone structure

Answer

Value has no effect on dimension

Question 6

Which technique uses two foundation shades — lighter on center, darker on perimeter — to sculpt the face?

Accepted Answer

Color mapping

Answer

Baking

Answer

Strobing

Answer

Sandwich contouring