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When it comes to the world of makeup, are you a novice or professional? From prepping and priming to baking, how well versed are you in the world of beauty? Let's find out with this quiz!
Which of these processes goes before applying foundation?
Highlighting
Contouring
Blush
Priming
Primer is an important step before applying foundation. Primers have the ability to blur pores, even texture, and reduce the look of fine lines.
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What does the 'CC' in CC cream stand for?
Cream Contour
Color Corrector
The CC in 'CC cream' stands for color corrector. The product is made for the purpose of helping even out discoloration on the face.
Cream Concealer
Color Concealer
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Which of the following has the lightest coverage?
Foundation
BB Cream
Tinted Moisturizer
For those looking for a very, VERY light foundation, a tinted moisturizer is the way to go. While the product is mostly made to help moisturize the skin, it comes tinted to add the smallest bit of coverage and help even out the skin.
All have same coverage.
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Which of these items is used for adding shadows to the face?
Bronzer
Highlighter
Contour
Many confuse bronzer and contour for having the same purpose. Bronzers are used to add warmth to the face. Contour products are used to create shadows to the face, helping to create angles and dimension.
Blush
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Transclucent Loose Setting Powder is made by which brand?
Estee Lauder
Lancome
Natasha Denona
Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier is a brand that was named after French makeup artist, Laura Mercier. The cosmetic line is well known for their secret brightening powder, as well as their translucent loose setting powder.
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Which of the following is not a product of the brand Urban Decay?
Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Naked Palette
Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation
Urban Decay is a popular cosmetics brand that is well known for their series of 'Naked' eye shadow palettes. The brand is also known for their eye shadow primer and their setting spray.
All Nighter Setting Spray
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Which two processes go hand in hand?
Moisturize & Powder
Contour & Highlight
When it comes to makeup application, contour and highlighting go hand in hand. The contour is used to create shadows on the face, while the highlight works in the opposite way, by bringing light to the face.
Concealer & Blush
Foundation & Bronzer
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What color corrector is used to counter redness?
Peach
Yellow
Purple
Green
When applying makeup, color correctors are used to counter any discoloration on the face. Those plagued with redness can use a green color corrector to mute out the color before applying foundation.
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Tightlining is done on which part of the face?
Nose
Eyebrow
Eye
Tightlining is a process that is done on the eyes. It is when eyeliner is taken and applied between the hairs of the lashes.
Mouth
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Which celebrity launched Fenty Beauty in 2017?
Kim Kardashian
Beyonce
Rihanna
In 2017, Rihanna launched her makeup line, Fenty Beauty, which includes 40 foundation shades, as well as a collection of highlighting and contour products.
Madonna
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What is often the last process of makeup application?
Moisturizing
Applying setting spray
While many makeup process can go in any order we so choose, some steps are meant to go in specific places. Applying setting spray is usually the last step of makeup application because it seals in all previous products originally applied to the face.
Concealing
Contouring
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Which of these brands is considered 'drug-store?'
Estee Lauder
Make Up For Ever
Nars
Maybelline
From the brands listed above, Maybelline is the only brand considered to be 'drugstore,' meaning that the products can be found in drugstores such as CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Target. The other brands are considered 'high-end.'
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Highlighter shouldn't be applied to which of the following locations?
Cheek bones
Jaw line
Highlighter is meant to highlight the 'high' points of the face. This includes the brow bone, nose, cheek bones, cupid's bow, and chin.
Nose
Cupid's Bow
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What does E.L.F. stand for?
Eye Love Foundation
Ellie Loves Freddie
Eyes Lips Face
E.L.F. is a popular drug store brand that based their name on what their products are for, the eyes, lips, and face.
Emmy Lee's Foundation
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Which of these products is meant to help blur pores, reduce fine lines, and even out texture?
Concealer
Bronzer
Blush
Primer
Primer is an important step in the makeup process because it sets the base for your entire face. Many primers are targeted towards fixing problematic skin such as large pores, wrinkles, and texture.
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Which of these is not an undertone for the skin?
Frigid
When it comes to picking the right complexion products, knowing your undertone is important. Cool undertones are said to be pink or reddish hues. Warm undertones favor yellow/golden. Neutral undertones, although sometimes confusing, are a mix of the two.
Cool
Warm
Neutral
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Which brand is the manufacturer of the popular Modern Renaissance eye shadow palette?
Urban Decay
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Created by Romanian Anastasia Soare, Anastasia Beverly Hills is a makeup brand well-known for their eye shadow and highlighter palettes.
Lancome
Make Up For Ever
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Which of these is not a process in applying makeup?
Toning
While toning might be essential in your skincare routine, it has no place in your makeup routine. Toners help even out skin tone.
Bronzing
Powdering
Baking
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Which of these is not a foundation finish?
Glossy
'Glossy' is not a foundation finish, but a similar idea would be a dewy finish. A dewy finish means there is a glow to the skin. Matte refers to the skin being completely free from shine. Satin is a softer finish that has a more natural, skin-like appearance.
Dewy
Satin
Matte
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Blotting papers are used on what?
Eyes
Lips
Face
If you have oily skin, blotting papers should come in handy! They are made to be used to remove excess oil from the skin.
None of the above
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What color corrector is used to counter dark circles or marks?
Green
Purple
Blue
Peach
While green color correctors are used to mute out redness, peach or orange correctors can be used to cancel out dark marks and circles.
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Where on the face will you find the cupid's bow?
Eye
Nose
Mouth
The cupid's bow is a common place to apply highlighter. It is located at the top of the mouth, the curve reacted by the contours of the upper lip.
Chin
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What is the best location to test foundation shades?
Nose
Forehead
Underneath eyes
Jaw
When picking foundation shades, it is best to try out the shade along the jaw. This area tends to be the darkest area of the face and will allow you to pick a shade that won't appear ghostly against the area.
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A fan brush is used to apply what product?
Foundation
Contour
Highlighter
A fan brush is commonly used for applying highlighter to the high points of the face. The design allows for a lighter and more controlled application.
Powder
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Which company is known for their teardrop shaped beauty sponge?
Real Techniques
Ardell
Beautyblender
Beautyblender is known for their innovative makeup applicator that comes in the form of a beauty sponge. The $20 sponge is meant to be damp before applying products like foundation and concealer.
Artis
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Where is blush meant to be applied?
Cupid's bow
Temples
Jawline
Cheeks
Blush is meant to add a natural flush to the face. The product is meant to be added to the apples of the cheeks.
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Which of these makeup brands isn't real?
Smashbox
Lit Cosmetics
Swag
You might have swag, but you won't find it in your makeup drawer!
Bite Beauty
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Which of these is not a type of eyeliner?
Oil
Eyeliner comes in various forms, the different forms have different depths of color. In addition to pencil, gel, and liquid, there is also kohl liner.
Pencil
Gel
Liquid
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Which of these processes go hand in hand?
Foundation & Concealer
As previously mentioned, makeup processes can go in many different orders, but foundation and concealer work hand in hand. They are both products that help to hide imperfections and even out the skin tone.
Blush & Highlight
Contour & Priming
Powder & Blush
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Which of the following is not a Tarte product?
Shape Tape Contour Concealer
Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation
Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
Creamy Radiant Concealer
Tarte is known for many products which include their Amazonian clay line, as well as their best-selling shape tape concealer. The brand Nars is known for their popular creamy radiant concealer.
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Which company is known for their POREfessional face primer?
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is known for their popular POREfessional face primer that retails for $49.
Smashbox
Hourglass
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If someone is battling with oily skin, they would most likely want their foundation to have what finish?
Dewy
Satin
Matte
If someone has oily skin and wants to counter it with their makeup, they would look for a foundation with a matte finish. A matte finish means that after applying the foundation, the skin would have an oil-free look.
None of the above.
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Which of these products should not be applied in the hollows of the cheeks?
Foundation
Blush
Blush should not be applied to the hollows of the cheeks. Foundation may be applied for coverage, while bronzer can be used to warm up the area and a contour can be used to create a chiseled look.
Contour
Bronzer
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What is the process called where one allows powder to sit on parts of the face before dusting the excess away?
Cooking
Baking
Baking is the process where one allows powder to sit on the face to set the makeup and add slightly more coverage. This application is often used underneath the eyes.
Dusting
Flouring
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Which of these makeup brands is NOT owned by L'Oreal?
Anastasia Beverly Hills
L'Oreal is one of the biggest makeup companies in the world. With many subsidiaries, L'Oreal owns Lancome, Urban Decay, YSL, Giorgio Armani, Maybelline, and NYX.
Urban Decay
Maybelline
NYX Cosmetics
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