midterm Flashcards
Primary colours; definition and what are they:
Colours not obtained by a mixture
Red, yellow, blue
Secondary colors definition and what are they:
Obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colour
Green, orange and violet
Hue:
Any colour in its purest form lacking white and black
Tertiary colors:
Formed by mixing equal amounts of a primary color and neighboring secondary colour
Named with “primary-secondary” - blue-violet etc.
How to get earth tone colours:
Mixing 3 primary colours
Complimentary colours:
Colours falling directly across each other on the colour wheel creating distinct contrast intensifying the other
Often used for dramatic looks
Analogues colours:
Colours located directly next to each other on wheel
Minimal contrast and match very well
Often used for minimal makeup and bridal makeup
Saturation:
Pureness of a colour or dominance of the hue
Can vary in intensity
Fully saturated= truest version of the colour
Less saturated= less intense and grayer
Value of a colour:
The brightness ; how light or dark it is ‘
Light and closer to white= high value
Tint:
When white is added to a pure hue
Shade:
When black is added to a pure hue
Tone:
When gray is added to a pure hue
Warm colours:
Have yellow undertones
Range from yellow gold, orange most reds and some yellow greens
Cool colors:
Blue undertone suggesting coolness
Blue, greens violets, blue-reds,
Neutral colours:
Colors that do not compliment or contrast any other colors
Brown, grey
Oval face shape characteristics: 3
Widest at temples and forehead
Tapered down to curved chin
Balance and overall look of symmetry
Round face shape characteristics: 4
Widest at cheekbones area
Usually not much longer than wide
Softly rounded chin
Rounded hairline and full forehead
Round face contour: 2
Minimize outer temple, cheekbone and jawline
Lighter on inside of the face
Square face characteristics: 2
Wide angular jawline and forehead
Lines are straight and angular
Rectangle/oblong face shape characteristics;2
Long and narrow
Cheeks are often hollowed with prominent cheekbones
Triangle/pear face shape characteristics:4
Widest at base/jawline
Tapers up to slightly narrow cheeks
Narrow forehead
Jaw wider than forehead- pear
Triangular contour : 2
Create width to forehead – keep light
Minimize jawline- contour jaw and outer cheeks to cheekbones
Heart face shape characteristics: 4
Wide at the temple and forehead area
Tapers to narrow chin- inverted triangle
Soft rather than angular
Prominence in cheekbones area
Diamond face shape characteristics:4
Widest at cheekbones
Narrow at chin an forehead
Angular
Measurements of jaw and hairline are about the same
Narrow face contour: 1
Lighten outer side of face
Wide jaw: contour 1
Contour below cheekbones along jawline
Oil based foundation: 2
Usually contain mineral oil or other oils
Good choice for normal- dry skin
Water based/oil free foundations: 3
Generally give more matte finish
Help conceal blemishes/discolorations
Preferred for oily and sensitive skin types
Silicone based foundations: 3
Good for occluding skin and proving more even surface
Can diffuse imperfections
More durable for prolonged wear (bridal)
Alcohol based Foundation: 4
For extreme durability
Popular with special effects makeup and temporary tattoos
Not ideal for prolonged wear
Can exacerbate dry skin
Liquid foundations: 4
Come are combinations of organic and inorganic pigments in water/alcohol based solutions
Bentonite- clay based
Sheer to medium coverage
Oily to normal skin conditions
Cream Foundations; 2
Thicker, with medium to heavy coverage \
Dry to normal skin
Makeup supplies equipment: 15
Cape/draping
Disinfectant/cleaning supplies
Tweezers
Mirror
headband
Brushes
Pencil sharpener
Scissors
Brow and lash wand
Lash curler
Single use items
Artist palette
Gloves
Client chart
Face chart
Makeup supplies; skincare: 4
Cleanser
Toner
Moisturizer
Lip balm
Makeup supplies; makeup products:13
Primer
Foundation
Powder
Eyeshadow
Eyeliner
Mascara
Blush
Lip gloss
Lip liner
Lipstick
Concealer
Highlighter
Contour
Parts of a makeup brush;
Hair/bristles
Handle
Ferrule
Makeup brush hair:
Natural animal hair (dry products) or synthetic (wet products) and are soft and fluffy
Stiff bristles used or brow, concealer and foundation
Makeup brush handle:
7 inches is the standard
Too long=harder to control
Makeup brush ferrule:
Metal part that holds brushes intact
Higher quality have double crimping to avoid loose handles
Quick cleaning/disinfectant of a brush product:
In between clients
Spray on
Higher alcohol that can dry brushes over time, but effective
Proper cleaning of a brush product:
Gentle shampoo, liquid soap or brush solvent
Will not damage brushes
Can actually prolong brushes
How to clean brushes: 5
Running or still water
Ferrule pointing downward- water can remove glue when upwards
Rinse brushes thoroughly after cleaning
Avoid pulling bristles, reshaping them back into place
Lay flat to dry
Infection control tips: 6
Wash hands
Don’t touch product with fingers
No double dipping
Scrape product out onto palette
Use applicators for mascara, lip, brow gel
If contaminated throw away or give to client
Infection control- applicators
Disinfect multiuse tools
Use disposable applicators and discard
Infection control: pencils:
Sharpen
Spray
Break when done
Infection control- palettes
Disinfect
Contour and highlight: 3
Draw attention to or from features
Highlighting emphasizes
Contouring minimizes
Mono-lid;3
Dark colour used to create crease in middle of upper lid
Highlight brow bone
Thin or no liner
Small eyes: 4
Extend shadows beyond side of eyes to make appear larger
Light color over lid blended to brow
Dark color to crease and outer corner of lid
Liner from center to corner or none
Round eyes:4
Lengthened by extending shadow beyond outer corner of eyes
Medium shade over lid to edge of brow
Dark into crease
Mascara heavier on outside
Protruding eyelid: 2
Minimized by blending dark shadow carefully over prominent part of eyelid carrying lightly towards eyebrow
Use medium to deep shadow
Deep-set eyes: 3
Bright, light reflective colors
Outline eyes along lash
Dark mascara
Close set eyes:3
Darker on outer edge of eyes
Light on inside near nose
Line from middle to outer corner
Wide set eyes:3
Darker on inner side of eyelid towards nose
Brighter on middle to outer
Liner all the way to inside
Downward sloping eyes:
