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1
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States that out of all the colors in the universe, only 3 are pure.

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Law of color

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What are the primary colors?

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Yellow red blue

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What colors can’t be created by combining other colors?

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Primary colors

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Primary colors that are mixed together in equal proportions.

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Secondary colors

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What are the secondary colors?

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Orange green violet

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The result of mixing primary colors with their neighboring secondary colors in equal proportions.

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Tertiary colors

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How many tertiary colors are there?

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6

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A tool in which the 12 colors are positioned in a circle.

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Color wheel

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A color scheme that uses colors that are directly across from one another on the color wheel to create the greatest amount of contrast.

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Complimentary

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10
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Another term for color.

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Hue

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11
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A hue with white added.

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Timt

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A hue with black added.

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Shade.

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13
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The lightness or darkness of a color.

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Value

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14
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Refers to the vibrancy of the color.

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Intensity

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Refers to the warmth or coolness of a color

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Tone

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16
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A color scheme that uses that same color with variations in value and intensity throughout the entire makeup design.

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Monochromatic

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A color scheme that uses 3 colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Often used for daytime makeup.

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Analogous

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18
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A color scheme using 3 colors located in a triangular position on the color wheel. This look is more dramatic.

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Triadic

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19
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What are the 3 color categories for skin tones?

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Warm, cool, neutral

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20
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Warm colors contain what undertones?

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Red or yellow

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21
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What color undertones do cool colors have?

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Blue

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22
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What is the ideal or classic facial shape?

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Oval

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Shading that creates an outline, especially of a curving or irregular facial shape.

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Contouring

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24
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Dark colors appear to _____ while lighter colors tend to _____.

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Recede and enhance

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25
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The art of arranging light and dark so as to produce the illusion of three dimensional shapes.

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Chiaroscuro

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26
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Powder foundations create a _____ finish and liquid or creme foundations create a _____ finish.

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Matte and shiny

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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.

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Oval face

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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.

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Round fave

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29
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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.

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Oblong face

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30
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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.

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Pear shaped face

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31
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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.

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Square face

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32
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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.

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Heart shaped face

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33
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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.

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Diamond shaped fave

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34
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This type of brow makes the face appear expressionless. This design is rarely by choice.

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No eyebrows

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35
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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.

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Thin, sculpted eyebrows

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36
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This type of brow with well positioned arches creates balance and symmetry while framing the eyes. Suitable regardless of trends.

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Classic eyebrow

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37
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This brow has an overall horizontal quality often with a slight downward slant toward the outside edge. This creates a sad worried look.

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Horizontal eyebrows

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38
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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.

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Thin, high eyebrows

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39
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This type of brow because of its heaviness accentuates the qualities of the line and position in which they are created.

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Full eyebrows

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40
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When eyebrows are placed too far sorry they make the eyes seem _______ and can make the forehead seem _______.

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Farther apart and wider

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41
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This type of brow generally has stray hairs and does not create a definite line or effect.

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Natural eyebrows

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42
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What type of eyes require very little contouring, as they are more recessed?

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Deep set eyes

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43
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What type of eyes can be lifted by applying darker shadows and eyeliners that move in an upward motion away from the outer edges?

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Drooping eyes

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44
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What type of eye is naturally a classic eye shape, that can be enhanced with smudgy eyeliner application over both lids?

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Almond eyes

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45
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What type of eyes can be made to appear deeper and closer together by concentrating color at the inner corner of the eyes?

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Wide set eyes

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46
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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?

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Close set eyes

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47
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What type of eyes benefit from brighter colors and soft shading to define the eyes without closing them off?

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Small eyes

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48
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What type of eyes benefit from contouring the protruding lid?

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Bulging eyes

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49
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What type of eyes can be enhanced by adding a deep eyeliner along the base of the lash line?

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Asian eyes

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50
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What type of eyes can be enhanced by causing the fleshy areas of the upper lids to recede by blending into the inner eye?

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Hooded eyes

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51
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What type of lips can be balanced by lining the upper lid slightly inside the natural shape?

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Full top lips

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52
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What type of lips can be created by making an asymmetrical line on one side to even them?

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Uneven lips

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53
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What type of lips need an extended line past the outer comers ?

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Down turned lips

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54
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What type of lips need outlined just past the outer edges of the natural lip line ?

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Small lines

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55
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What type of lips need a fuller appearance which is created by drawing a line past the natural lip line?

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Thin lips

56
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What type of lips need reduced in fullness by lining the inside of the natural lip line?

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Full lips

57
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What type of lips need balanced by extending past the natural upper lip line and reduced in the lower lip?

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Full bottom lips

58
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What type of lightning is composed of blue and green light and cancels out warmer tones?

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Fluorescent lighting

59
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What type of lighting is composed of red and yellow light?

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Incandescent

60
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What type of lighting is ideal for makeup application?

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A combination of incandescent and fluorescent

61
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When applying makeup, the facial chair should not recline more than?

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45 degrees

62
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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.

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Foundation

63
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What type of foundation is known as one step or dual finish products that provide minimum coverage and create a natural effect?

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Creme to powder or powder

64
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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.

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Liquid

65
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What type of foundation has a heavier consistency and is used for additional coverage?

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Creme

66
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What type of foundation is oil based ad used when heavy coverage is needed and applied with a sponge?

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Pancake or pan stick or grease paint

67
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What type of foundation is suitable for all skin types?

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Liquid

68
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Water based or oil free foundations are ideal for what skin type?

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Oily

69
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Oil based and moisturizing foundations are for clients with what skin type?

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Dry

70
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What factors affect foundation choice?

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Skin type/condition, level of coverage, type of finish required, time of day, time of year.

71
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The general guideline is to mat h the foundation to the ______.

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Skin tone

72
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Most light skin has what color undertones?

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Yellow and blue

73
Q

Where is the best place to test a foundation color on the client?

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Jawline

74
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A golden skin tone has what skin color?

A

Yellow cast

75
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A light creamy tone has what skin color?

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Yellow to slightly peach

76
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A pink skin tone has what skin color?

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Pink or blue to red

77
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A tan skin tone is what skin color?

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Caramel colored to brown

78
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An olive skin tone has what skin color?

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Yellowish green

79
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A brown skin tone is what skin color?

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Olive

80
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An ebony skin tone has what skin color?

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Mahogany and or red blue

81
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What is used to correct under eye circles, dilated capillaries, blemishes, and dark shadowed areas of the face?

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Concealer

82
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What 4 forms does concealer come in?

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Creme, liquid, stick, and pot

83
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What is the goal of concealing a blemish or undesirable area?

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Neutralize it

84
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What is used to set the foundation and concealer?

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Facial powders

85
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Is creme or gel blush applied prior to powder?

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Yes

86
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What are the two types of facial powders?

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Loose and pressed

87
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What is the desired distance between the eyes?

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One eye width

88
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The eye is divided into ____ and includes what areas?

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Thirds. Eyelid, crease and brown bone

89
Q

The area between the top of the lashes and the crease makes up ____ of the eye.

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1/3

90
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The area between the crease like and the eyebrow make up the remaining ____.

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2/3

91
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What are the different forms of eyeshadow?

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Crayon, gel, powder, and pencil

92
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What part of the body is considered the windows to the soul and are most expressive?

A

Eyes

93
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What is used to accent and emphasize the shape and size of the eyes and to enhance the thickness of the lashes?

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Eyeliner

94
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What eyeliner creates a more dramatic look and the value of the color is most intense?

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Liquid

95
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What defines, thickens, and lengthens the eyelashes?

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Mascara

96
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Does mascara curl the lashes?

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No

97
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What forms is mascara available in?

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Liquid, cake, and creme

98
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What product is used to add density and drama to the lashes?

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Artificial eyelashes

99
Q

The method of applying individual lashes.

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Tabbing

100
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How long do semi permanent individual eyelashes last?

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6-8 weeks

101
Q

If you need to cut false lashes that are too long where do you cut them?

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The ends diagonally

102
Q

What product adds color to the face, especially the cheek area and to also add shape?

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Blush

103
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What are the types of blush available?

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Creme, gel, powder

104
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What lip look is generally preferred?

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Soft natural look

105
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What is the purpose of lip color?

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Complete the balance of color

106
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What is the purpose of lip liner?

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To define the lip shape and prevent bleeding

107
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What are the types of lip color available?

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Tube, stick, wand, and gloss

108
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What is the most common form of lip color?

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Lipstick

109
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What formulas do lipstick come in?

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Creme, sheer, satin, and matte

110
Q

What is the ideal mouth and lips?

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Bottom lip is slightly fuller than the top, with a total shape that creates harmony

111
Q

What is the Cupid’s bow?

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The v between the top lips

112
Q

What is the main goal in teenage makeup application?

A

Educating them

113
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Who is one of the fastest growing consumer groups in both the spa and cosmetic surgery industries?

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Men

114
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What makeup products may males be open to?

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Bronzes, concealers, and lip balm

115
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What is used to shape eyebrows, remove stray hairs, and apply artificial eye lashes?

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Tweezers

116
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What is used to curl and enhance lashes?

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Eyelash curler

117
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Always begin each makeup service with a ________.

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Client consultation

118
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A makeup application is ___% art and ___%.

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80% 20%

119
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When you apply makeup think of the face as a ______.

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Blank canvas

120
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What 3 steps should be done to prepare the makeup station?

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Set up products, disinfect area, and check lighting

121
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Throughout the entire makeup procedure step back frequently and check for ______.

A

Balance

122
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Makeup colors for evening are often ________.

A

Depose and more intense

123
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What foundation color based products are best suited for darker skin colors?

A

Warm, yellow orange

124
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When contouring dark skin what should be your focus?

A

Highlighting

125
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Clients of Asian heritage often have what skin undertones?

A

Yellow

126
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What colors are best for Asian skin?

A

Cool or ash tones and neutrals, avoid brown lips

127
Q

What makeup styles are best for wedding days?

A

Classic and timeless

128
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What type of makeup is done to normalize the appearance of clients who have experienced disfigurement?

A

Camouflage

129
Q

What skills are essential to the success of a camouflage makeup artist?

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Communication, compassion, teaching, artistry

130
Q

What foundation is best for cystic acne?

A

Creme to powder

131
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The camouflage creme technique used to thoroughly block out any discoloration?

A

Obliteration

132
Q

How long does an eyelash or eyebrow tinting take?

A

30 minutes

133
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How long does eyelash or eyebrow tinting take?

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6-8 weeks

134
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How long before a service should a patch test be performed?

A

24 hours

135
Q

Involves the placement of colorants into the skin for the purpose of cosmetic enhancement or correction.

A

Permanent makeup

136
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What makeup implement is used to remove product from a container?

A

Spatula

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