Where do we apply shadow liner?
Lash line to brow bone, also can be applied under eye.
What can we use to prime the eyes?
- Formulated eye primer
- Cream shadow
- Concealer
Why should we use shadow primer?
To make shadows last longer, appear brighter and to assist in application.
Light concealer makes colours brighter
Concealers help with pigmentation/colour corrector on eyelids - like working on a blank canvas.
What are the guidelines to follow when using eyeliner?
- Lining the eye is used to define and create illusion
- Always clean/sharpen pencils before use
- Liner may be defined or smudged/blended
- Liner can be applied before or after shadows
- Combine different colour of liners and shadows for dimension and interest.
What are the different eye shapes?
- Almond/upturned eyes
- Small/deep set eyes
- Round/protruding eyes
- Monolid/creaseless eyes
- Hooded/Turned eyes
- Heavy/mature eyes
How would you correct almond eyes?
- No correction required
- Any makeup technique will work (keeping it appropriate for clients preference).
What is the correction for small/deep set eyes?
- Correction - to enlarge and or brighten lid.
- Lid - tints (lighter than skin)
- Crease - contour create with medium hue, may add darker hue to outer corner
- Liner - more defined on outer corner
- Other - highlight inner corner to brighten.
What is the correction for round protruding eyes?
- Correction - minimize lid area and widen.
- Lid - medium shade
- Crease - contour crease with medium to darker hue, concentrating darker on outer corner.
- Liner - Heavy liner may be used on upper lash line and/or you can line entire eye and water line.
- Other - highlight below brow and inner corner.
What is the correction for moonlid/creaseless eyes?
- Correction - to add definition.
- Lid - medium shade on lower 1/2 of eye, darker hue along lash line and/or outer corner.
- Liner - More defined to enhance lashes
- Other - If a slight crease is visible the contouring my be done to accentuate crease.
What is the correction for hooded/down turned eyes?
- Correction - lift outer corner and contour crease area.
- Lid - tints (lighter than skin)
- Crease - contour crease with matte medium hue going up brow bone to create lift where needed. Add darker hue to outer corner.
- Liner - heavier liner on outer corner on top and softer lines on bottom lash line
- Other - Highlighter below brow and inner corner
- Best to work on open eyes
What is the correction for heavy/mature eyes?
- Correction - To brighten and add natural definition
- Lid - tints (brighter than skin)
- Crease - contour crease with matte medium hue going up brow bone to create lift where needed. Add darker hue to outer corner.
- Liner - Soften liner or dark shadow on outer corner on top and soften liner on Botton lash line.
- Other - Highlight below brow and inner corner on lid.
*Not too dark, may look harsh or overdone.
What is colour theory used for?
- Colour theory will never change when make-up trends do.
- Colour theory is used to camouflage and/or compliment
What are primary colours?
Primary colours cannot be mixed from any other colours.
They are Red, Blue and Yellow.
What are secondary colours?
You can create secondary colours by mixing equal parts of two primary colours.
They are Orange, Green and Purple
How are tertiary colours made?
Mixing equal parts of one primary and one secondary colour beside it on the colour wheel.
What is a tint?
A tint is made from white being added to a pure colour. It is used to lighten.
Example - pink is a tint of red
What is a tone?
A tone is when grey is added to a pure colour. It is used to mute/tone down colour.
What is a shade?
A shade is when black is added to a pure colour, and it is used to darken.
What is a complimentary colour combination?
Shades, tints and tones opposite to the other on the colour wheel.
I.e. Orange and blue
What are monochromatic colour combinations?
Shades, tints and tones of one colour on the colour wheel.
What are analogous colour combinations?
Shades, tints, and tones beside on another on the colour wheel.
What are triadic colour combinations?
Shades, tints and tones equally spaced from each other on the colour wheel. (creates an A on the colour wheel)
I.e. Green, orange and purple
What is a warm colour?
Colours with a yellow undertone
What is a cool colour?
Colours that have a blue undertone.
