Makeup Basics
The overall goal of makeup application is to enhance this.
What is natural beauty?
This brush is fluffier and used to apply powder.
What is a powder brush?
The most balanced face shape, considered ideal.
What is oval?
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel are called this.
What are complementary colors?
This product is applied first to prepare the skin before makeup.
What is moisturizer or primer?
This is the layer of foundation applied first to even skin tone.
What is base makeup?
A thin, angled brush is most commonly used for this area.
What is the eyebrows or eyeliner?
This face shape is widest at the forehead, narrowing to the chin.
What is heart-shaped?
Complementary colors are best for enhancing this feature.
What are the eyes?
Foundation should be checked in this kind of lighting for accuracy.
What is natural daylight?
This product is used to cover discoloration like dark circles or blemishes.
What is concealer?
This disposable tool prevents contamination when applying mascara.
What is a mascara wand/spoolie?
This face shape has a square jaw and wide forehead.
What is square?
Blue eyes are enhanced by this color family.
What are orange, warm browns, or copper tones?
When applying blush, the color should be blended toward this direction.
What is the temple or hairline?
The technique of light and dark makeup to sculpt the face.
What is contouring and highlighting?
Synthetic brushes work best with these types of products.
What are creams and liquids?
When contouring a round face, you would apply darker shades here.
What are the temples and lower cheeks?
To neutralize redness on the skin, use this color.
What is green?
This step “locks in” foundation and prevents shine.
What is applying setting powder?
This term refers to makeup that looks good outdoors and under bright lights.
What is natural or corrective makeup?
This tool helps blend foundation to avoid streaks or lines.
What is a makeup sponge?
This face shape needs highlighting on the centers to soften length.
What is oblong/rectangular?
Warm undertones have these hues.
What are yellow, gold, or peach?
Lip liner should be applied in this order.
What is lining the cupids bow first, then the corners?