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What are the three primary colors?
What are the three primary colors?
Complementary colors are colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
Complementary colors are colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
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Which of the following is NOT a warm hue?
Which of the following is NOT a warm hue?
What are the two types of undertones?
What are the two types of undertones?
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Which of the following areas is NOT recommended for testing foundation?
Which of the following areas is NOT recommended for testing foundation?
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What is the order of application for foundation?
What is the order of application for foundation?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of foundation?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of foundation?
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What is the best way to apply concealer?
What is the best way to apply concealer?
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Contouring should be done with iridescent products.
Contouring should be done with iridescent products.
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What is the purpose of sculpting?
What is the purpose of sculpting?
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Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?
Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?
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The mandible is the only moveable facial bone.
The mandible is the only moveable facial bone.
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What is the purpose of blush?
What is the purpose of blush?
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How do you determine the correct placement for blush?
How do you determine the correct placement for blush?
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Lighting has no impact on makeup application
Lighting has no impact on makeup application
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What are the five points of eye analysis?
What are the five points of eye analysis?
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What corrective eye makeup technique should be used for someone with close-set eyes?
What corrective eye makeup technique should be used for someone with close-set eyes?
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What corrective eye makeup technique should be used for someone with hooded eyes?
What corrective eye makeup technique should be used for someone with hooded eyes?
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What is the purpose of the brow arch?
What is the purpose of the brow arch?
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Which brow start shape will make the forehead appear wider?
Which brow start shape will make the forehead appear wider?
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A long nose is generally considered to be an ideal facial feature.
A long nose is generally considered to be an ideal facial feature.
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What are the three key qualities of a successful makeup artist?
What are the three key qualities of a successful makeup artist?
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Study Notes
Color Theory
- Hue: Pure color, differentiates colors (e.g., red vs. blue)
- Intensity: Vividness or brightness of a color
- Value: Lightness or darkness of a color
- Tint: Adding white to a color (highest value)
- Shade: Adding black to a color (lowest value)
- Tone: Adding gray to a color (middle value)
- Primary Colors: Red, blue, yellow
- Secondary Colors: Orange, green, violet
- Complementary Colors: Colors opposite on the color wheel (e.g., red and green)
- Cool Hues: Blue-based colors (blue, violet, green)
- Warm Hues: Yellow-based colors (red, orange, peach)
- Skin Complexion Descriptors:
- Ruddy: Red or flushed
- Sallow: Yellowish or pale
- Best/Worst Colors for Skin Tones:
- Warm Undertones (Peach/Golden): Peaches, corals, golden browns, rusts
- Cool Undertones (Bluish-Pink, Olive): Blues, violets, cherry reds, and fuchsias
- Neutral Colors: Suited for most, not strongly blue or yellow-based
Preparing the Canvas
- Undertone vs. Overtone:
- Undertone: Subtle hue (warm, cool, neutral), doesn't change
- Overtone: Surface skin color (e.g., redness, tanning) that may change
- Swatching/Testing Foundation:
- Best areas: Neck or jawline
- Avoid: Wrists, hands, forehead
- Order of Application:
- Primer/Moisturizer
- Skin Tone Correctors (optional)
- Foundation
- Concealer (before or after foundation)
- Powder
- Objectives of Foundation:
- Protect skin (often contains sunscreen)
- Even out skin tone
- Hide imperfections
- Create a base for makeup
Skin Tone Correctors
- Green: Cancels redness (acne, rosacea)
- Pink: Brightens dull complexions
- Lavender: Neutralizes sallowness
- Yellow/Orange: Corrects blue or greenish under-eye darkness
- Application Tips:
- For Asian/dark skin, always mix with foundation
- Can be used before foundation or mixed with it for Caucasian skin
Concealers
- Has higher pigment concentration than foundation
- Available in various types (pot, stick, tube)
- Uses: Hiding dark circles, scars, pigmentation, and skin conditions
- Application Tips:
- Apply in a stippling/patting motion to blend
- Yellow undertones best for under-eye darkness
- "Hollywood V Technique" for face shaping
Contouring & Highlighting
- Main Objectives:
- Highlighting (matte or iridescent): Brings features forward
- Contouring (matte only): Creates depth
- Sculpting: Combination of highlighting and contouring
- Common Uses: Correcting facial proportions (short forehead, receding chin, etc.) and enhancing natural bone structure (cheekbones, jawline, etc.)
Bones of the Face & Corrective Techniques
- Facial Bone Structure: 14 bones, 13 fixed, 1 movable (mandible)
- Zygomatic (Cheekbones): Key for contouring, found by pressing on cheek area, enhances contour
- Mandible (Jawbone): Defines jawline contour
- Orbital (Eye Sockets): Determines eye makeup corrections
- Temporal (Temples): Can be contoured for a slimmer face effect
- Facial Proportions & Zones:
- Three Zones: Frontal, Middle, Lower
- Facial Profile Types: Straight, Convex, Concave
- Oval Face Proportions: Width = 5 eye lengths
Blush Application
- Purpose: To give complexion a healthy glow
- General Guidelines:
- Apply from outer cheek toward center
- Use imaginary lines from pupils to nose base to determine placement
- Different application types for different face shapes (Long/Narrow, Short/Round, Square, Heart, Pear)
Lighting & Makeup
- Different light sources affect makeup perception
- Adjust color choices accordingly
Eye Makeup & Corrections
- 5 Points of Eye Analysis: Size, shape, spacing, balance
- Corrective Techniques: Close-set eyes (light inside, dark outside), wide-set eyes (dark inside, light outside), deep-set eyes (light on lids, dark in crease), protruding eyes (matte, dark shades), hooded eyes (dark on hood, highlight brow bone)
Eyebrows & Corrections
- 3 Key Brow Points: Start, Arch, End
- Corrections: Round, Square, Long, Short, Wide, Narrow
Key Qualities of a Successful Makeup Artist
- Artistic Skill: Enhance features
- Client Engagement: Know trends and product recommendations
- Observation Skills: Assess client's best features, skin type, tone, face shape, and problem areas
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Dive into the fundamentals of color theory with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as hue, intensity, and color relationships, including complementary and primary colors. Additionally, learn about how different colors interact with skin tones for artistic purposes.
