Chapter 12 Makeup Essentials

Question 1

Sandra is setting up her makeup station. Where should the brightest light be coming from?

Answer 1

Directly overhead

Question 2

What is one of the factors to consider when choosing colors for a client?

Answer 2

Skin color

Question 3

How will you know if the foundation you’ve chosen for a client is the client is the correct color?

Answer 3

When applied, the color will blend in

Question 4

What is true of an eyeshadow base color?

Answer 4

It is generally a medium tone close to the client’s skin tone

Question 5

What type of colors have a blue undertone?

Answer 5

Cool colors

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Helps to determine complementary colors

Question 7

What coloration does sallow skin have?

Answer 7

Yellowish

Question 8

How would you use highlighting and contouring to reshape a narrow face?

Answer 8

Blend a light shade of foundation over the outer edges of the cheekbones to bring out the sides of the face

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

Triangle (pear)

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

Use a new, disposable spatula to scrape the powder into a clean palette

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

Clara has overplucked and the eyebrow hair is sparse.

Question 12

Michelle wants some suggestions on how to promote her services as a makeup artist. What should Michelle NOT do to promote her work?

Answer 12

Offer free services to draw in customers

Question 13

Why should estheticians have a thorough understanding of makeup?

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

What is true of primers?

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

How would you explain microblading?

Answer 15

It uses a series of needle injections which result in permanent color

Question 16

Who often prefers liquid foundation over mineral makeup because mineral makeup can tend to be shiny and too dry?

Answer 16

Mature clients

Question 17

What is formed when white is added to a pure hue?

Answer 17

Tint

Question 18

Which face shape has long been considered the ideal?

Answer 18

Oval

Question 19

What are band lashes?

Answer 19

Artificial lashes on a strip

Question 20

Nancy wants a complementary color for her eyeshadow choice. Where on the color wheel is the complementary color located?

Answer 20

Directly across from each other

Question 21

A potential client wants to know if you have expertise with covering blemishes and discoloration. What would you use on this client?

Answer 21

Concealer

Question 22

What is true of high-definition makeup?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is attached to a client in the procedure called eye tabbing?

Answer 23

Individual lashes

Question 24

What kind of foundation diffuses imperfections?

Answer 24

Silicone-based

Question 25

What is greasepaint typically used for?

Answer 25

Theatrical purposes

Question 26

What is a short brush with dense bristles used for powder or blush?

Answer 26

Powder brush

Question 27

How are lash extensions applied?

Answer 27

One-by-one to the client’s natural lashes

Question 28

After cleansing and rinsing brushes, how should you dry them?

Answer 28

Reshape the wet bristles and lay the brush flat to dry

Question 29

What are appropriate infection control measure for applicators?

Answer 29

Disinfect applicators with sponge-tips for reuse, use new spatulas to distribute products, and disinfect multi-use tools after each use

Question 30

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?

Answer 30

Tertiary colors

Question 31

What needs to be considered when choosing a makeup line to retail?

Answer 31

A line you like working with and feel comfortable recommending