Chapter 12 Makeup Essentials Flashcards
Sandra is setting up her makeup station. Where should the brightest light be coming from?
Directly overhead
What is one of the factors to consider when choosing colors for a client?
Skin color
How will you know if the foundation you’ve chosen for a client is the client is the correct color?
When applied, the color will blend in
What is true of an eyeshadow base color?
It is generally a medium tone close to the client’s skin tone
What type of colors have a blue undertone?
Cool colors
You notice a client showing your colleague a picture of her wedding gown. How will this picture help determine the type of makeup to use?
Helps to determine complementary colors
What coloration does sallow skin have?
Yellowish
How would you use highlighting and contouring to reshape a narrow face?
Blend a light shade of foundation over the outer edges of the cheekbones to bring out the sides of the face
One of your co-workers is on vacation and he has left you some notes on one of his clients. The notes tell you he creates width at the client’s forehead and slenderizes her jawline. What is the likely face shape of the client?
Triangle (pear)
You are a supervisor at a salon. As you are observing your staff, you see an employee opening a compact of pressed powder. What procedure should be used when removing the powder?
Use a new, disposable spatula to scrape the powder into a clean palette
Clara has come in to get her eyebrows tinted; however, you determine that the treatment may not be effective. For what reason do you draw that conclusion?
Clara has overplucked and the eyebrow hair is sparse.
Michelle wants some suggestions on how to promote her services as a makeup artist. What should Michelle NOT do to promote her work?
Offer free services to draw in customers
Why should estheticians have a thorough understanding of makeup?
Makeup knowledge can help grow to your clientele, clients rely on makeup artists for fresh and edgy looks, color theory and facial analysis are part of being a successful makeup artist.
What is true of primers?
They are liquid or silicone-based formulas, they are designed to go underneath foundations, and they prepare the skin for makeup and help keep product on the skin.
How would you explain microblading?
It uses a series of needle injections which result in permanent color
Who often prefers liquid foundation over mineral makeup because mineral makeup can tend to be shiny and too dry?
Mature clients
What is formed when white is added to a pure hue?
Tint
Which face shape has long been considered the ideal?
Oval
What are band lashes?
Artificial lashes on a strip
Nancy wants a complementary color for her eyeshadow choice. Where on the color wheel is the complementary color located?
Directly across from each other
A potential client wants to know if you have expertise with covering blemishes and discoloration. What would you use on this client?
Concealer
What is true of high-definition makeup?
It blends into the skin to provide a flawless complexion, it contains photochromatic pigments to react with all types of lighting, and it diffuses pores
What is attached to a client in the procedure called eye tabbing?
Individual lashes
What kind of foundation diffuses imperfections?
Silicone-based
What is greasepaint typically used for?
Theatrical purposes
What is a short brush with dense bristles used for powder or blush?
Powder brush
How are lash extensions applied?
One-by-one to the client’s natural lashes
After cleansing and rinsing brushes, how should you dry them?
Reshape the wet bristles and lay the brush flat to dry
What are appropriate infection control measure for applicators?
Disinfect applicators with sponge-tips for reuse, use new spatulas to distribute products, and disinfect multi-use tools after each use
What is the term for colors that are formed by mixing equal amounts of a primary color and its neighboring secondary color on the color wheel?
Tertiary colors
What needs to be considered when choosing a makeup line to retail?
A line you like working with and feel comfortable recommending
