Color Theory
Cannot be obtained from a mixture.
Primary colors
White added to a pure hue.
Tint
Used to even out skin tone and color, conceal imperfections, and protect skin from outside elements.
Foundation
The most durable handle.
Hard wood
Used to blend foundation, concealer, and powder.
Sponges
Obtained by mixing equal parts of 2 primary colors.
Secondary colors
Have yellow undertone and range from yellow and gold through oranges, red-oranges, most reds, and some yellow-greens.
Warm colors
Liquid or silicone-based formulas designed to go underneath foundation.
Primers
Either natural or animal.
Bristles
Used to apply mascara.
Wand
Formed by mixing equal amounts of a primary color and it's neighboring secondary color.
Tertiary colors
Adding gray to a pure hue.
Tone
Heavy makeup used for theatrical purposes.
Greasepaint
Short brushes with dense bristles for powder or blush.
Kabuki brush
Separates lashes; metal works best.
Lash comb
When mixed, they cancel each other out.
Complementary colors
The brightness of a color is how light or dark it is.
Value
Includes titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica, silica, and magnesium stearate.
Mineral makeup
Similar to the concealer brush, but smaller and with a more tapered, rounded edge.
Lip brush
Used for blotting lipstick or powder.
Tissue
The actual color we see that distinguishes red from yellow from blue.
Hue
Have a blue undertone and are dominated by blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds.
Cool colors
Powder is the most common form.
Blush
Firm, thin bristles; angled for use on the eyebrows or for eyeliner.
Angle brow brush
Used to fix mistakes, useful for blending under the eye.
Cotton swabs