Esthetician Practice Exam Makeup Application and Color Theory

Question 1

What are the three primary colors in traditional artist's color theory?

Accepted Answer

Red, Yellow, Blue

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Red, Green, Blue

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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

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Orange, Purple, Green

Question 2

Which color corrector is used to neutralize redness and rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Green corrector

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Peach corrector

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Lavender corrector

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Yellow corrector

Question 3

When matching a client's foundation shade, where should the color be tested?

Accepted Answer

Along the jawline

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On the back of the hand

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On the inner wrist

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On the center of the forehead

Question 4

What does a 'cool undertone' refer to in skin analysis?

Accepted Answer

Pink, red, or bluish hues beneath the skin

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Yellow or golden hues beneath the skin

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Olive or greenish hues beneath the skin

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Very pale and translucent skin

Question 5

Which color is complementary to violet on the color wheel?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

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Red

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Green

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Orange

Question 6

Which concealer color most effectively corrects dark under-eye circles with blue or purple tones?

Accepted Answer

Peach or salmon concealer

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Green concealer

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Lavender concealer

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Yellow concealer

Question 7

What is the correct order of makeup application for a full face?

Accepted Answer

Primer, foundation, concealer, setting powder

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Powder, foundation, primer, concealer

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Foundation, primer, concealer, powder

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Concealer, primer, foundation, powder