Foundation
Also known as base makeup; a tinted cosmetic used to cover or even out the coloring of the skin.
Primer
Help disguise less than perfect skin
Liquid and cream forms of makeup
An emulsion of oil and water. These ingredients act as spreading agents and help suspend various pigments
Matte
Non-shiny finish
Noncomedogenic
Ingredients that will not clog pores or cause comedones.
Mineral makeup
A popular choice in many salons and spas
Concealers
Cosmetics used to cover blemishes and discolorations; may be applied before or after foundation
Face powder
Cosmetic powder, sometimes tinted, that is used to add a matte or non-shiny finish to the face.
Eye shadows
Cosmetics applied on the eyelids to accentuate or contour them are called
Eyeliner
Cosmetic used to outline and emphasize the eyes
Eyebrow pencils or shadows
used to add color and shape to the eyebrows
Cheek color
Also known as blush or rouge; used primarily to add a natural looking glow to the cheeks.
Lip color
Also known as lipstick or lip gloss; a paste-like cosmetic used to change or enhance the color of the lips.
Lip liner
Colored pencil used to outline the lips and to help keep lip color from bleeding into the small lines around the mouth.
Mascara
Cosmetic preparation used to darken, define, and thicken the eyelashes.
Eye makeup removers
Cosmetic preparations for removing eye makeup.
Greasepaint
A heavy makeup primarily used for theatrical purposes because it does not shift during performances
Cake makeup
Also known as pancake makeup; a heavy-coverage makeup pressed into a compact and applied to the face with a moistened cosmetic sponge.
Hair
Is a term used for the bristles or makeup brushes
Ferrule
The metal part of the brush that attaches the glued bristles to the handle and adds a certain amount of strength to the bristles.
Handle
Comes in a wide range of lengths, and can be made of wood, acrylic, plastic, or metal
Powder brush
A large, soft brush used for blending and applying powder or blush
Blush brush
smaller, more tapered version of the powder brush, excellent for applying powder cheek color.
Concealer brush
Usually narrow and firm with a flat edge, used to apply concealer around the eyes or over blemishes.
Lip brush
Similar to the concealer brush, but smaller and with a more tapered, rounded edge; also used to apply concealer.
Eye shadow brushes
Available in a variety of sizes, from small to large, and in finishes from soft to firm. The softer and larger the brush, the more diffused and blended the shadow will be. A firm brush is better for depositing dense color than for blending it.
Eyeliner brush
Fine, tapered, firm bristles; used to apply liquid liner or shadow to the eyes.
Angle brush
Firm, thin bristles; angled for ease of application of shadow to the eyebrows or shadow liner to the eyes.
Lash comb
Tiny, thin plastic or metal teeth separate eyelashes after mascara application
Brow brush
Spoolie, used to apply mascara to the lashes or brush brows into place
Tweezers
Used to groom eyebrows, remove excess facial hair, and apply false eyelashes
Eyelash curler
Metal or plastic device used to give lift and upward curl to the upper lashes
Pencil sharpener
Used before each application of eye or lip liner pencil to ensure hygienic application.
Sponges
Wedges and circles, and work well to apply and blend foundation, cream or powder blush, pressed powder or concealer
Powder puffs
used to apply powder
Mascara wands
Used to apply mascara and is generally disposable for proper hygiene
Spatulas
A tool with a wide, flat base; used to remove makeup from containers.
Disposable lip brushes
Used to hygienically apply lip color
Sponge-tipped shadow applicators
Used to apply shadow and lip color or to blend eyeliner; may be used to remove unwanted makeup from eyes or lips.
Cotton swabs
May be used to apply shadow, blend eyeliner, or remove unwanted makeup from the eyes or lips.
Cotton pads or puffs
May be used with toner or makeup remover
3 main factors to consider when choosing colors for a client
Skin color, eye color, hair color
Warm colors
Range of colors from yellow and gold through oranges, red-oranges, most reds, and even some yellow-greens.
Cool colors
Encompasses blue, greens, violets, and blue-reds.
Complementary colors for blue eyes
Orange
Red
Complementary color for green eyes
Complementary colors for brown eyes
Are neutral and can wear any color
Muted, softer colors
Best for mature skin as to avoid creating hard lines
Highlight
Produced when a product that is lighter than the clients skin tone is placed on the high planes of the face
Contour
Is formed when a product that is darker than the clients skin tone is used to create shadows over prominent features so they are less noticeable
Oval face
Ideal face shape
Round face
Usually broader in proportion to its length than the oval face
Square face
Wide at the temples, narrow at the middle third of the face, and squared of at the jaw.
Triangular face
A jaw that is wider than the forehead characterizes the
Heart shaped face
wider forehead with a narrow jaw and chinline
Diamond face
Narrow forehead, extreme width through the cheekbones, and narrow chin.
Oblong face
Face shape that is long, narrow and angular, basically an elongated oval
Line of Demarcation
Obvious line where foundation starts or stops
Strip lashes
Eyelash hairs attached to a band that is applied with adhesive to the natural lash line.
Individual lashes
Separate artificial eyelashes that are applied to the eyelids one at a time.
eyelash adhesive
Used to make artificial eyelashes adhere, or stick, to the natural lash line