Makeup Design Skills Flashcards
Makeup steps
Pre-cleanse
Analyze
Match color
Prepare skin
Apply makeup (base, eyes, cheeks, lips)
Set makeup
Analyzing skin and face shapes helps you
Determine skin type and condition; face shapes and features
Choose products and determine color placement
How to analyze face shape
Decide into 3 areas: hairline and forehead, cheeks, and jawline + chin
Analyzing the forehead determines
If it is the widest or most narrow area of face
If the hairline is high or low
How to analyze the eyebrows
Brush upward and check length + natural arch position
How to analyze the eyes
Determine if there is the width of one eye between them + if the crease is visible
Asses eye size
Determine if eyes are recessed or protruding
Examine direction of outer corners
How to analyze the nose
Determine if area is wide or if there’s a well-defined bridge
How to analyze the cheekbones
Determine if area is round or defined/angular
How to analyze the lips
Determine lip size and whether top or bottom is fuller
Examine direction of lip corner
How to analyze the chin
Consider appearance of double chin
How to analyze the neck
Determine neckline of clothing and length of neck
When selecting a concealer…
Can be chosen to be corrective (neutralize) or fresh-toned (lighten specific area)
To neutralize undesired color, use concealer in a complementary color (red = green)
When selecting a foundation, consider what
Skin type/condition
Level of coverage
Type of finish required
Time of day and year
(See which undertones client has by examining skin and hair color)
When matching concealer and foundation…
Test concealer/foundation in natural daylight; foundation shade should disappear into skin
How to prepare skin
Re-cleanse test area; makeup remover on color swatch spots
Tone
Moisturize/SPF
Apply primer (not too much to avoid shifting under foundation)
Base makeup encompasses
Foundation
Concealer
Highlight
Contour
Powder
Areas for concealer
Under-eye circles
Dilated capillaries
Blemishes \dark-shadowed areas of face
(Neutral concealer may be applied over corrective concealer for additional coverage
4 sections where foundation is applied before blending
Forehead
Nose + cheeks
Around mouth/chin/jawline
Neck (blended into)
Highlight (not shimmer) and contouring light source
Above and in from of clients face
Chose highlighter shade ______ shades _______ than foundation
1-2 shades lighter
Choose contour shade _____ shades ______ than foundation
1-2 shades darker
Face powder general guidelines
Avoid powdering over eyebrow hairs and too close to lower lash line
Always apply before mascara
“Baking” def
Technique that uses excess face powder to sit under eyes and at high points of face; powder is absorbed then blended away to reveal a brighter matte finish
Eyebrow color guidelines
Keep natural brow shape in mind
Use sharp pencils to create hairlike strokes
Use a brow brush to soften edges
Complete with a clear brow gel
Smokey eyes def
Gradually diminish from deepest color at lash line to lightest at brow
Bracing def
Technique used during makeup application to keep hands steady and client safe
Daytime colors
Neutral colors that match skin undertones
Evening colors
Deep, intense colors
Eyeshadow application guidelines
Apply primer
Build intensity with a chisel brush
Blend with blending brush
Contour with crease brush
Eyeliner guidelines
Avoid cross-contamination
Apply close to lash line
Apply liquids and powders with a brush
Apply pencil with short strokes
Avoid tear duct
Mascara must be applied with
Disposable mascara wand
Mascara guidelines
Use eyelash separator or comb after mascara to avoid clumps
Avoid using curler too close to lash line and over squeezing
Glasses considerations
Avoid long artificial lashes
Near-sighted glasses - enhance eyes with highlighting products and eyeliner (eyes look smaller)
Far-sighted glasses - apply muted colors (eyes look larger)
Contacts considerations
Use and recommend non-allergenic makeup
Use more cream than powdered products
How to apply cream/liquid/gel blush
Apply 3 small dots to apples of cheeks using a buffing brush, face contour brush, or ring finger
How to apply powder blush
Use a blush brush or fan brush that is same size or smaller than cheek area
Bronzer description
Adds warms to cheeks
Achieve a “sun-kissed glow” by applying to high points of face powder
Darker lip liners are chosen to do what
For evening to balance with more intense eye makeup
Lip color application
Apply with a disposable lip brush