Makeup Brushes
Face Makeup
Face Makeup Cont...
Color Theory
Face Shapes
100

Similar to the concealer brush, with a more tapered edge.  

 Lip Brush

100

also known as base makeup, is a flesh-toned cosmetic used to minimize the appearance of skin imperfections. It can be used to hide hyperpigmentation (dark spots), acne, and slight birthmarks, among other issues.

Foundation

100

used to define the eyes and make the lash line appear fuller

Eye Shadows

100

What type of colors range from yellow and gold to orange, red-orange, most reds, and even some yellow-greens. 

Warm Colors

100

face with well-proportioned features has long been considered the ideal

Oval

200

Large, soft brush used to apply powder.

Powder Brush

200

help disguise less than perfect skin. Some cosmetics companies market a colorless, silicone-based formula meant to simply fill in uneven surfaces of the skin.

Primer

200

used to define the eyes and make the lash line appear fuller

Eye Liner

200

What type of colors encompass blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds. 

Cool Colors

200

usually broader in proportion to its length than the oval face

Round Face

300

Concealer Brush

Usually narrow, firm synthetic brush with a flat edge; used to apply concealer around the eyes and over blemishes

300

 used to hide dark eye circles, hyperpigmentation, distended capillaries, and other imperfections.

Concealer

300

used to add color and shape to the eyebrows

Eyebrow Pencil/Powder

300

complementary color to blue

Orange

300

composed of comparatively straight lines with a wide forehead and square jawline.

Square-Shaped Face

400

Blush brush

Usually narrow, firm synthetic brush with a flat edge; used to apply concealer around the eyes and over blemishes

400

is used to create a matte or non-shiny finish.

Face Powder

400

used primarily to add color to the cheeks

Cheek Color/Blush

400

 complementary color to green.

Red

400

characterized by a jawline that is wider than the forehead.

Triangular Face

500

Eyeshadow Brush

Available in a variety of sizes and shapes. The softer and larger the brush, the more diffused the shadow will be. Firm eye shadow brushes are best for depositing a dense layer of color.

500

 is a heavy-coverage pressed powder that is applied to the face with a moistened cosmetic sponge.

Cake/Pancake Makeup

500

 a heavy makeup primarily used for theatrical purposes because it does not shift during performances

Grease Paint

500

Shimmer, glitter, or frosted colors can accent

dry patches or wrinkles typical of mature skin.

500

greater length in proportion to its width than the square or round face. It is long and narrow.

Oblong