MUA Color Theory & Skin Tone Analysis

Question 1

Which undertone is associated with skin that looks best in silver jewelry and cool-toned clothing?

Accepted Answer

Cool undertone

Answer

Cool undertones have pink, red, or bluish hues and harmonize with silver jewelry and cool colors.

Question 2

On the color wheel, which color is directly opposite to red?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Green is the complementary color to red on the standard color wheel, used to neutralize redness.

Question 3

A client has sallow, yellowish skin. Which color corrector should be applied before foundation?

Accepted Answer

Lavender corrector

Answer

Lavender corrector neutralizes yellow and sallow tones by adding a cool counterbalance.

Question 4

The Fitzpatrick scale is used in makeup to classify what?

Accepted Answer

Skin phototype and sun sensitivity

Answer

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies human skin color and its response to UV light, guiding product selection.

Question 5

Which color corrector is recommended for neutralizing dark under-eye circles on deeper skin tones?

Accepted Answer

Orange or deep peach

Answer

Orange or deep peach correctors counteract the blue-purple darkness in under-eye circles on deeper skin tones.

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