Be a Makeup Artist for a Day, and We’ll Guess Your Eye Color

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Be a Makeup Artist for a Day, and We’ll Guess Your Eye Color
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About This Quiz

Makeup is used to accentuate and highlight a person's facial features, but let's be real for a second. You can't just smear black eyeshadow over your eyes for a smokey-eyed look. And don't even think about just using bronzer for highlight and contouring. Because in the world of makeup, many different techniques are used by the pros. You can certainly learn them too (especially with the help of YouTube), but today, we want to shout out to those who are super skilled with makeup techniques!

So, how would you like to be a makeup artist for today? If the answer is "yes," then you're in for a colorful quiz that is full of eyeshadows, lipsticks, foundations and mascara wands. Because as a makeup artist, you'll need all kinds of tools for every type of client. Maybe your BFF has super dry skin, which means you'll need to pack tons of moisturizers. Or perhaps you have a client that wants to completely alter their look, which may call for the magic of highlighting and contouring products. But hey, what do we know? You're the expert here. So tell us more about your makeup skills so we can guess what eye color lies behind your personality!

Question 1 - Bobbi Brown
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Which of these famous makeup artists do you aspire to be like?
Charlotte Tilbury
Jeffree Star
Pat McGrath
Bobbi Brown

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Question 2 - makeup brands
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Do drugstore makeup brands really have the same quality as luxury brands?
I actually prefer drugstore makeup over luxury brands.
Trust me, there's a difference!
It seems the same to me.
Honestly, I can't really tell.

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Question 3 - eyeshadow
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What type of eyeshadow palette is a must-have for your makeup bag?
Urban Decay Naked2 Palette
Huda Beauty Neon Obsessions Palette
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit
NARS Inferno Eyeshadow Palette

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Question 4 - highlighting
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How would you rate your overall skill level when it comes to highlighting and contouring?
Advanced
Expert
Beginner
Intermediate

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Question 5 - moisturizer
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How would you help a client with super-dry skin?
I would give them some great moisturizer.
I would tell them to exfoliate.
I don't know.
I would tell them to switch face washes.

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Question 6 - era
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Which of these makeup eras gives you inspiration?
1950s
1920s
1970s
1960s

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Question 7 - lip color
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What type of lip color is seriously overrated?
Anything with glitter
Enough with red lipstick already!
Bubblegum pink
Tropical orange shades

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Question 8 - High shine makeup products
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Which do you prefer: high-shine or matte makeup products?
Matte all the way.
High-shine makeup products
It depends on the look.
I have no preference.

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Question 9 - Jessica Alba
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You would love to be a makeup artist for which of these female celebs?
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Jessica Alba
Kim Kardashian

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Question 10 - messy bun
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What kind of makeup look goes well with a messy bun?
Red lips with lots of mascara
Smoky eyes with pale lips
All-natural makeup look
Bronzed glow

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Question 11 - apply makeup
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How long does it normally take you to apply makeup?
Between 15-25 minutes
Over 40 minutes
Less than 15 minutes
Between 25-40 minutes

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Question 12 -  skin type
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How would you describe your own skin type?
Combination
Dry
Normal
Oily

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Question 13 - skincare routine
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Is it more important to have a great makeup routine or a great skincare routine?
A great skincare routine
A great makeup routine
Honestly, neither one is that important.
Both are equally important.

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Question 14 - Overly-filled eyebrows
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Which of these makeup trends just has to go?
Overly filled eyebrows
Rainbow highlighter
Overdrawn lips
Super-harsh contouring

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Question 15 - bronzer
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What type of face brush is best for applying bronzer?
Bronzer brush
Powder brush
Liquid foundation brush
Flat contour brush

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Question 16 - Interior design
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Which of these industries would you want to work in?
Modeling industry
Fashion industry
Acting industry
Interior design industry

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Question 17 - mascara
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You're doing makeup for a client when you realize you left your eyeliner at home. What will you do now?
I'll quickly run home to get it.
I'll use eyeshadow instead.
I won't make their eyes the focus.
I hope they like mascara!

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Question 18 - electric blue eyeliner
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How do you feel about using electric-blue eyeliner?
I wouldn't mind, as long as the look calls for it.
I'm game!
Uh ... no thanks.
Is it Halloween or something?

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Question 19 - foundation
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Which is worse: to use a foundation that is too light or too dark?
Probably a too-dark foundation
Both sound awful!
An overly light foundation is worse.
I have no idea.

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Question 20 - too much blush
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You wouldn't be caught dead committing which of these makeup sins?
Failure to blend makeup
Using super-cheap makeup
Using overly bright colors
Using way too much blush or bronzer

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Question 21 - mascara wand
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What type of mascara wand is best for volumized lashes?
Curved wand
Full wand
Hourglass wand
Tapered wand

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Question 22 -  Lips
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If you could only highlight one of these facial features on a person, which would you choose?
Cheekbones
Eyes
Lips
Eyebrows

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Question 23 - Loose powder
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Which of these products would you use to "set" the makeup?
Loose powder
Makeup setting spray
Nothing
A touch of highlighter

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Question 24 - Jasmine
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Which of these Disney Princesses has the best makeup look?
Aurora
Jasmine
Belle
Ariel

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Question 25 - makeup setup
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How would you describe your makeup setup?
I have tons of makeup bags and products.
It's messy and all over the place.
It's very neat and organized.
It's simple and minimal.

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Question 26 - makeup artists
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Where does the majority of your makeup inspiration come from?
Celebrities
YouTube
My imagination
Other makeup artists

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Question 27 - eyebrows
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What's actually the best way to fill in eyebrows?
By using a brow wand
By using an eyebrow palette
I wouldn't; I think it's best to leave those brows alone.
By using an eyebrow pencil

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Question 28 - makeup sponge
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Are makeup sponges an absolute must-have for you?
You read my mind!
They're not a must-have, but they're somewhat useful.
I've never heard of those.
Nope, they're overrated.

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Question 29 - makeup artist to apply sunscreen
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Is it your responsibility as a makeup artist to apply sunscreen to a client's face?
I would make sure that my products have SPF in it.
Of course it is!
Nope, not my problem!
I would ask the client to apply sunscreen beforehand.

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Question 30 - makeup artist
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If you were only paid $30,000 a year, would you still want to be a makeup artist?
I'm not really sure.
Of course; makeup is everything to me!
No way; the pay is too low!
Maybe as a side gig, I would.

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