Face Basics
This powder or cream adds a pink, peach, or rosy color to the cheeks to make someone look healthy or cheerful.
This small metal tool gently squeezes eyelashes to lift and curl them upward before mascara is applied.
Eyelash Curler
This step is done before applying any lip color to remove dry or dead skin and make lips smooth.
Exfoliation
This word describes the overall style or “vibe” of someone’s makeup look, including the colors and feeling it gives.
This technique means smoothly mixing two or more colors together so there are no harsh lines between them.
Blending
This makeup product is usually a liquid, powder, or cream that is spread over the face to create an even skin tone and make the skin look smoother.
Foundation
Applied before eyeshadow to help it stay on longer and look brighter.
Primer
Colored pencil used to outline the lips and to help keep lip color from bleeding into the small lines around the mouth
Lip Liner
This word describes skin or makeup that looks bright, healthy, and glowing from within.
Radiant
This technique uses a darker shade under cheekbones or along the nose to create shadows and make the face look more defined.
Contour
This thicker makeup product is used to cover dark circles under the eyes, pimples, or red spots so they are less noticeable.
Concealer
Helps lashes grow longer or thicker over time.
Eyelash serum
This lip product soaks into the lips to give long-lasting color rather than sitting on top like a gloss.
Lip stain
]This word describes a makeup finish that looks smooth and flat, without shine or sparkle, and does not reflect light.
Applying a thick layer of loose powder to areas like under the eyes or beneath the cheekbones and letting it sit for several minutes. The heat from your skin helps set the foundation and concealer underneath, creating a brighter, smoother, and longer-lasting finish before the extra powder is brushed away.
Baking
This word describes the subtle color underneath your skin’s surface that does not change, even if you get lighter or darker from the sun. It can be cool, warm, or neutral
This eye makeup technique uses concealer or a very light eyeshadow to create a sharp, clean line that separates the eyelid from the crease. It makes the lid color stand out and gives the eye a bold, dramatic shape.
Cut crease
A lipstick with strong, rich color that covers the natural lip tone in one layer has high ________.
Pigmentation
This word describes a shiny, smooth finish that reflects light and makes lips or skin look slightly wet.
Dewy
This technique uses a lighter, shinier shade to bring forward certain areas of the face, like the tops of cheekbones or bridge of the nose
Highlighting
This word describes the natural color, texture, and overall appearance of someone’s skin, including whether it looks smooth, clear, or uneven.
Complexion
Using small strokes to mimic natural brow hairs.
Feathering
This technique uses concealer, foundation, or a small brush to sharpen the edges of the lips after applying color, creating a crisp, polished look.
Clean lining
This word describes a makeup look designed for fashion magazines or creative photoshoots.
Editorial
This makeup technique involves placing small dots or lines of product onto the face and pressing them into the skin with a sponge or brush instead of dragging, helping create a smooth, airbrushed finish.
Stippling