MUA Professional Makeup Artist 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which facial feature does contouring the temples and sides of the forehead help to achieve?
- Lifted cheekbones
- A narrower, more oval-shaped face (Correct answer)
- A wider jawline
- A more prominent brow bone
Correct answer: A narrower, more oval-shaped face
Contouring the temples and sides of the forehead reduces the perceived width and helps create a more oval face shape.
Question 2: When working with mature skin, which foundation finish is generally most flattering?
- High-gloss finish
- Matte finish
- Satin or dewy finish (Correct answer)
- Powder finish
Correct answer: Satin or dewy finish
A satin or dewy finish reflects light in a way that softens fine lines and wrinkles, while matte and powder finishes can settle into and emphasize them.
Question 3: A client wants a smoky eye but has hooded eyelids. What adjustment should the makeup artist make?
- Apply all dark shadow on the lid only
- Place the dark shadow slightly above the crease so it's visible when eyes are open (Correct answer)
- Avoid smoky eyes entirely on hooded lids
- Apply shadow only on the lower lash line
Correct answer: Place the dark shadow slightly above the crease so it's visible when eyes are open
For hooded lids, placing dark shadow above the natural crease ensures the color is visible when the eyes are open rather than hidden under the hood.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a primer specifically formulated for the lips?
- To add moisture to chapped lips
- To create a smooth base that helps lip color last longer and prevents feathering (Correct answer)
- To change the natural pigment of the lips
- To act as a sunscreen for the lips
Correct answer: To create a smooth base that helps lip color last longer and prevents feathering
Lip primers create an adhesive, smooth base that extends lipstick wear time and prevents the color from bleeding into fine lines around the mouth.
Question 5: Which technique is used to make the nose appear narrower using makeup?
- Applying highlighter down the full length of the nose bridge
- Applying contour shading along both sides of the nose bridge (Correct answer)
- Applying blush to the tip of the nose
- Highlighting the nostrils
Correct answer: Applying contour shading along both sides of the nose bridge
Applying a matte contour shade along both sides of the nose bridge creates shadows that give the illusion of a slimmer nose.
Question 6: In color theory, which two colors mixed together create a muddy, brownish result that should be avoided in eye looks?
- Blue and green
- Red and orange
- Complementary colors such as purple and yellow (Correct answer)
- Analogous colors such as blue and purple
Correct answer: Complementary colors such as purple and yellow
Mixing complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel) creates muddy brown tones because the colors cancel each other out.
Question 7: What does 'stippling' mean when applied to makeup application?
- Blending foundation in downward strokes
- Using a sponge in a pressing, dabbing motion to build coverage (Correct answer)
- Applying concealer in a triangle shape
- Setting powder with a kabuki brush in circular motions
Correct answer: Using a sponge in a pressing, dabbing motion to build coverage
Stippling is a dabbing or pressing motion used with a sponge or stippling brush to build coverage without disturbing the layers beneath.
MUA Professional Makeup Artist 3
Which facial feature does contouring the temples and sides of the forehead help to achieve?