Makeup Essentials / Basics Flashcards
Knowledge of fundamental basics of skin tone, makeup application, and color theory/wheel. Essentials can boost client confidence and appearance for aesthetic purposes
Why do estheticians need to have a thorough understanding of makeup?
The understanding of products, color theory, makeup techniques, and facial feature analysis are all apart of being a successful MUA. Makeup knowledge and application skills add another element of expertise and confidence to your repertoire that can grow your clientele, sales, and lead to a diverse and stable career.
The color wheel is based off of THREE PRIMARY colors. Identify those 3 colors
RED, YELLOW, and BLUE
What is a term that refers to any color in its purest form, lacking any shade (black) or tint (white)?
Hue
What are the SECONDARY COLORS of the color wheel and HOW are they made?
Secondary colors are ORANGE, GREEN, and VIOLET. They are made by mixing primary colors together
What are TERTIARY colors and HOW are they made?
Tertiary colors are made by mixing equal amounts of a primary and secondary color. Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Violet, Red-Violet, and Red-Orange are all examples of tertiary colors
What are COMPLEMENTARY colors and what is their IMPORTANCE?
Colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel. They help create distinct contrast, with each color intensifying the appearance of the other to create dramatic, bold looks.
Describe what happens when you mix COMPLEMENTARY colors together
They will cancel each other out
What are ANALOGOUS colors and what is their IMPORTANCE?
Colors that are located directly next to each other on the color wheel. They help create minimal contrast and can match very well together to create soft, subtle looks.
Which term refers to the pureness of a color or the dominance of hue in a color? (Hint: Varies in INTENSITY)
Color Saturation
What are the various degrees of COLOR SATURATION? Describe the THREE degrees
1) Tint: Occurs when white is added to a pure hue
2) Shade: Occurs when black is added to a pure hue
3) Tone: Occurs when gray is added to a pure hue
Identify the PURPOSE of WARM and COOL colors
They help determine skin tone and properly enhance your clients appearance
What has a yellow undertone and can range from yellow and gold to oranges, red-oranges, most reds, and some yellow-greens?
Warm Colors
What has a blue undertone that is dominated by blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds?
Cool Colors
IMPORTANT ✍🏼
WARM colors are associated with the SUN (YELLOW), COOL colors are associated with WATER (BLUE)
Why are WARM and COOL colors important?
They are used to alter and emphasize facial features, like eye color or to dramatize an outfit or look
What are NEUTRAL colors and what is their IMPORTANCE?
Colors that do NOT complement or contrast any other color. Perfect blend of earthy tones such as brown, beige, tan, and gray for any skin tone
What are the 3 steps in determining COLOR SELECTION? Describe their functions
1) Skin Color: determine if client’s skin is light, medium, or dark
2) Eye Color: determine if client’s eye color is blue, green, brown, or another color
3) Hair Color: determine if hair color is warm or cool on the client
What is a term used to describe the warmth of coolness of skin? (Hint: light, medium, dark)
Tone (Undertone)
How can you determine a client’s UNDERTONE?
Use either the client’s forearm and/or neck. In NATURAL light, you can use WHITE paper or cloth next to clean skin for determination
A client comes in and their skin is frequently exposed to the sun/UV rays. Do you use their forearm or neck as a PRIMARY indicator of their UNDERTONE?
Only their Neck
!! Mnemonic Device for Remembering COMPLEMENTARY colors !!
Yellow and Violet - Lakers 🏀
Blue and Orange - Bears 🐻
Red and Green - Christmas 🎄
In corrective makeup, estheticians deal with TWO basic skin tones which are…
Ruddy and Sallow
Which skin tone appears unnaturally red, wind burned, and can be affected by rosacea?
Ruddy
Which skin tone can have a yellowish hue to it?
Sallow
For the TWO basic skin tones, what type of color tone should be used to correct the skin tone?
Ruddy: yellow or green-tinted foundation
Sallow: pink-based foundation
When selecting a color palette for EYE color, which TONE is the safest choice to use that complements ALL skin colors?
Neutral tones (taupe, brown, gray, white, and black)
Selecting eyeshadows with ____ colors will emphasize a clients eyes the most
Complementary
Which makeup products should mostly stay within the same COLOR FAMILY?
Cheek and Lip products
There are THREE main aspects to factor in when deciding a color palette for a client, list those 3 aspects from MOST important to LEAST important.
M) Skin color
2) Eye color
L) Hair color
Why is it IMPORTANT for estheticians to understand the IMPORTANCE of face shapes and their proportions for clients?
Understanding face shapes determines where to place lighter and darker tones of makeup to accentuate or de-emphazise certain facial features.
What should you AVOID using on MATURE/TEXTURED skin?
Avoid using glitter and shimmer eyeshadows as it can accentuate skin texture.
TIP: use MATTE to reduce fine lines/uneven skin
The 7 Basic Face-Shapes
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Which face-shape is well-proportioned and is considered IDEAL because of its BALANCE and overall SYMMETRY?
Oval-Shaped
Which face-shape is widest at the cheekbone area and is NOT much longer than it is wide?
Round-Shaped
Which face-shape has a WIDE, angular jawline and forehead that are STRAIGHT and ANGULAR?
Square-Shaped
Which face-shape is LONG and NARROW to which the cheekbones are hollowed? (Hint: corrective makeup can create the illusion of width for this face-shape?
Rectangle/Oblong-Shaped
Which face-shape is built like a PYRAMID and is widest at the JAWLINE, reaching its apex at the NARROW forehead?
Triangle/Pear-Shaped
Which face-shape is WIDE at the TEMPLE and FOREHEAD area and tapers down to a NARROW chin? (Hint: PROMINENT cheekbones)
Heart-Shaped
Which face-shape is WIDEST at the cheekbones and has a NARROW chin and forehead? (Hint: measurements of the JAW and HAIRLINE are the SAME)
Diamond-Shaped
Describe what MINERAL makeup is composed of and WHY people would prefer it
It is composed of minerals and other ingredients designed to be healthy for the skin as it is not made to be used for heavy coverage (lightweight)
Fundamental Makeup Application Products
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Which product is a TINTED cosmetic used to EVEN out skin tone and color, CONCEAL imperfections, and PROTECT the skin from outside elements? (Hint: also known as base makeup)
Foundation
Which product is designed to go UNDERNEATH foundation and other products to PREPARE the skin for makeup and to help KEEP the product on the skin? (Hint: provides a smooth surface for makeup)
Primer
Which product is used to COVER blemishes, discolorations, and CAN be applied BEFORE or AFTER foundation is applied?
Concealer
Which product is used to add a matte (NON-SHINY), finish to the face which ENHANCES the skins natural color, helping to CONCEAL minor blemishes and discolorations? (Hint: used to set foundation)
Face Powder
Which product gives the face a natural-looking GLOW and helps create facial BALANCE?
Blush
Which product is LIGHTER then the client’s skin color and ACCENTUATES and brings out features such as the brow bone, temples, chin, and cheekbones?
Highlighter
Which product comes in an endless variety of colors and ACCENTUATES/CONTOURS the eyes? (Hint: also comes in a variety of finishes)
Eyeshadow
Which product is used to EMPHASIZE the eyes which helps to make the eyes appear LARGER and the lashes to appear FULLER because it is applied close to the lash line?
Eyeliner
Which product is used to add COLOR and SHAPE to the eyebrows and can be used to DARKEN the eyebrows, CORRECT their shape, or FILL IN sparse areas?
Eyebrow Pencil