Makeup Flashcards
States that out of all the colors in the universe, only 3 are pure.
Law of color
What are the primary colors?
Yellow red blue
What colors can’t be created by combining other colors?
Primary colors
Primary colors that are mixed together in equal proportions.
Secondary colors
What are the secondary colors?
Orange green violet
The result of mixing primary colors with their neighboring secondary colors in equal proportions.
Tertiary colors
How many tertiary colors are there?
6
A tool in which the 12 colors are positioned in a circle.
Color wheel
A color scheme that uses colors that are directly across from one another on the color wheel to create the greatest amount of contrast.
Complimentary
Another term for color.
Hue
A hue with white added.
Timt
A hue with black added.
Shade.
The lightness or darkness of a color.
Value
Refers to the vibrancy of the color.
Intensity
Refers to the warmth or coolness of a color
Tone
A color scheme that uses that same color with variations in value and intensity throughout the entire makeup design.
Monochromatic
A color scheme that uses 3 colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Often used for daytime makeup.
Analogous
A color scheme using 3 colors located in a triangular position on the color wheel. This look is more dramatic.
Triadic
What are the 3 color categories for skin tones?
Warm, cool, neutral
Warm colors contain what undertones?
Red or yellow
What color undertones do cool colors have?
Blue
What is the ideal or classic facial shape?
Oval
Shading that creates an outline, especially of a curving or irregular facial shape.
Contouring
Dark colors appear to _____ while lighter colors tend to _____.
Recede and enhance
The art of arranging light and dark so as to produce the illusion of three dimensional shapes.
Chiaroscuro
Powder foundations create a _____ finish and liquid or creme foundations create a _____ finish.
Matte and shiny
The most symmetric and balanced facial shape. It is the ideal shape because it can be divided into equal thirds. Width is 3/4 it’s length and eyes are perfectly spaced.
Oval face
This facial shape is circular and appears to be short and wide. Often called a full face. Rounded hairline and chin. Contouring is used to slenderize the face.
Round fave
This facial shape tends to be long, narrow, and angular. It is an elongated oval. Horizontal lines should be emphasized. Use highlighting to add width.
Oblong face
This facial shape has a narrow forehead and a wide jawline. Contouring is used to reduce width at the jaw. Highlighting is added to the forehead to create width.
Pear shaped face
This facial shape has a broad, straight forehead and hairline with a jaw to match. Somewhat masculine. Contouring is used to soften and diminish width.
Square face
This facial shape has a wider forehead with a narrow jaw and chin. Contouring is used to reduce with at forehead and temples while highlighting is used on the chin.
Heart shaped face
This facial shape has predominant width thru the cheekbones that is contrasted by a narrow forehead and chin/jaw. Contouring is used to create balance.
Diamond shaped fave
This type of brow makes the face appear expressionless. This design is rarely by choice.
No eyebrows
This type of brow appears dramatic and can make the eyes seem close set depending on where they’re set. They can also make the face seem mean or angry.
Thin, sculpted eyebrows
This type of brow with well positioned arches creates balance and symmetry while framing the eyes. Suitable regardless of trends.
Classic eyebrow
This brow has an overall horizontal quality often with a slight downward slant toward the outside edge. This creates a sad worried look.
Horizontal eyebrows
This type of brow causes the forehead to appear narrow because they are positioned higher up. Often very rounded, they cause the face to look surprised.
Thin, high eyebrows
This type of brow because of its heaviness accentuates the qualities of the line and position in which they are created.
Full eyebrows
When eyebrows are placed too far sorry they make the eyes seem _______ and can make the forehead seem _______.
Farther apart and wider
This type of brow generally has stray hairs and does not create a definite line or effect.
Natural eyebrows
What type of eyes require very little contouring, as they are more recessed?
Deep set eyes
What type of eyes can be lifted by applying darker shadows and eyeliners that move in an upward motion away from the outer edges?
Drooping eyes
What type of eye is naturally a classic eye shape, that can be enhanced with smudgy eyeliner application over both lids?
Almond eyes
What type of eyes can be made to appear deeper and closer together by concentrating color at the inner corner of the eyes?
Wide set eyes
What type of eyes can be drawn toward the outer areas of the face by applying eyeliner to the outer corners to draw the eyes outward?
Close set eyes
What type of eyes benefit from brighter colors and soft shading to define the eyes without closing them off?
Small eyes
What type of eyes benefit from contouring the protruding lid?
Bulging eyes
What type of eyes can be enhanced by adding a deep eyeliner along the base of the lash line?
Asian eyes
What type of eyes can be enhanced by causing the fleshy areas of the upper lids to recede by blending into the inner eye?
Hooded eyes
What type of lips can be balanced by lining the upper lid slightly inside the natural shape?
Full top lips
What type of lips can be created by making an asymmetrical line on one side to even them?
Uneven lips
What type of lips need an extended line past the outer comers ?
Down turned lips
What type of lips need outlined just past the outer edges of the natural lip line ?
Small lines
What type of lips need a fuller appearance which is created by drawing a line past the natural lip line?
Thin lips
What type of lips need reduced in fullness by lining the inside of the natural lip line?
Full lips
What type of lips need balanced by extending past the natural upper lip line and reduced in the lower lip?
Full bottom lips
What type of lightning is composed of blue and green light and cancels out warmer tones?
Fluorescent lighting
What type of lighting is composed of red and yellow light?
Incandescent
What type of lighting is ideal for makeup application?
A combination of incandescent and fluorescent
When applying makeup, the facial chair should not recline more than?
45 degrees
What is used to correct undesirable skin tones such as sallowness or redness? It also conceals imperfections in the skin such as dilated blood vessels, freckles, birth marks, or blemishes.
Foundation
What type of foundation is known as one step or dual finish products that provide minimum coverage and create a natural effect?
Creme to powder or powder
What type of foundation is the most common and is sheer, natural coverage and are easy to apply? There is oil based and water based.
Liquid
What type of foundation has a heavier consistency and is used for additional coverage?
Creme
What type of foundation is oil based ad used when heavy coverage is needed and applied with a sponge?
Pancake or pan stick or grease paint
What type of foundation is suitable for all skin types?
Liquid
Water based or oil free foundations are ideal for what skin type?
Oily
Oil based and moisturizing foundations are for clients with what skin type?
Dry
What factors affect foundation choice?
Skin type/condition, level of coverage, type of finish required, time of day, time of year.
The general guideline is to mat h the foundation to the ______.
Skin tone
Most light skin has what color undertones?
Yellow and blue
Where is the best place to test a foundation color on the client?
Jawline
A golden skin tone has what skin color?
Yellow cast
A light creamy tone has what skin color?
Yellow to slightly peach
A pink skin tone has what skin color?
Pink or blue to red
A tan skin tone is what skin color?
Caramel colored to brown
An olive skin tone has what skin color?
Yellowish green
A brown skin tone is what skin color?
Olive
An ebony skin tone has what skin color?
Mahogany and or red blue
What is used to correct under eye circles, dilated capillaries, blemishes, and dark shadowed areas of the face?
Concealer
What 4 forms does concealer come in?
Creme, liquid, stick, and pot
What is the goal of concealing a blemish or undesirable area?
Neutralize it
What is used to set the foundation and concealer?
Facial powders
Is creme or gel blush applied prior to powder?
Yes
What are the two types of facial powders?
Loose and pressed
What is the desired distance between the eyes?
One eye width
The eye is divided into ____ and includes what areas?
Thirds. Eyelid, crease and brown bone
The area between the top of the lashes and the crease makes up ____ of the eye.
1/3
The area between the crease like and the eyebrow make up the remaining ____.
2/3
What are the different forms of eyeshadow?
Crayon, gel, powder, and pencil
What part of the body is considered the windows to the soul and are most expressive?
Eyes
What is used to accent and emphasize the shape and size of the eyes and to enhance the thickness of the lashes?
Eyeliner
What eyeliner creates a more dramatic look and the value of the color is most intense?
Liquid
What defines, thickens, and lengthens the eyelashes?
Mascara
Does mascara curl the lashes?
No
What forms is mascara available in?
Liquid, cake, and creme
What product is used to add density and drama to the lashes?
Artificial eyelashes
The method of applying individual lashes.
Tabbing
How long do semi permanent individual eyelashes last?
6-8 weeks
If you need to cut false lashes that are too long where do you cut them?
The ends diagonally
What product adds color to the face, especially the cheek area and to also add shape?
Blush
What are the types of blush available?
Creme, gel, powder
What lip look is generally preferred?
Soft natural look
What is the purpose of lip color?
Complete the balance of color
What is the purpose of lip liner?
To define the lip shape and prevent bleeding
What are the types of lip color available?
Tube, stick, wand, and gloss
What is the most common form of lip color?
Lipstick
What formulas do lipstick come in?
Creme, sheer, satin, and matte
What is the ideal mouth and lips?
Bottom lip is slightly fuller than the top, with a total shape that creates harmony
What is the Cupid’s bow?
The v between the top lips
What is the main goal in teenage makeup application?
Educating them
Who is one of the fastest growing consumer groups in both the spa and cosmetic surgery industries?
Men
What makeup products may males be open to?
Bronzes, concealers, and lip balm
What is used to shape eyebrows, remove stray hairs, and apply artificial eye lashes?
Tweezers
What is used to curl and enhance lashes?
Eyelash curler
Always begin each makeup service with a ________.
Client consultation
A makeup application is ___% art and ___%.
80% 20%
When you apply makeup think of the face as a ______.
Blank canvas
What 3 steps should be done to prepare the makeup station?
Set up products, disinfect area, and check lighting
Throughout the entire makeup procedure step back frequently and check for ______.
Balance
Makeup colors for evening are often ________.
Depose and more intense
What foundation color based products are best suited for darker skin colors?
Warm, yellow orange
When contouring dark skin what should be your focus?
Highlighting
Clients of Asian heritage often have what skin undertones?
Yellow
What colors are best for Asian skin?
Cool or ash tones and neutrals, avoid brown lips
What makeup styles are best for wedding days?
Classic and timeless
What type of makeup is done to normalize the appearance of clients who have experienced disfigurement?
Camouflage
What skills are essential to the success of a camouflage makeup artist?
Communication, compassion, teaching, artistry
What foundation is best for cystic acne?
Creme to powder
The camouflage creme technique used to thoroughly block out any discoloration?
Obliteration
How long does an eyelash or eyebrow tinting take?
30 minutes
How long does eyelash or eyebrow tinting take?
6-8 weeks
How long before a service should a patch test be performed?
24 hours
Involves the placement of colorants into the skin for the purpose of cosmetic enhancement or correction.
Permanent makeup
What makeup implement is used to remove product from a container?
Spatula
