How much do you know about makeup?

By: Isadora Teich
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
How much do you know about makeup?
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About This Quiz

Makeup and its techniques are only evolving as the world progresses, and why shouldn't it? We've gone from a simply drawn thin eyebrow of the 20s to strobing and from a simple dab of rouge to contouring the entire face, neck and collarbone. 

And while there's nothing wrong with evolution, it can be hard to keep up with everything that's going on in 2018. From Kim Kardashian's contour sticks to Rihanna's body lava, there's just so much that we need to know these days. So we want to test whether you've been keeping up with the times or if the beauty train left you at the stop. 

Do you know which color eyeshadow goes the best with blue eyes? Do you know what kind of foundation is the best for each type of skin? Do you know the names of the makeup brands that have come to be known as drugstore makeup? And do you know exactly where you should apply your blush? 

If you think you know how to answer these questions, then go ahead and start our quiz. We'll truly know if you've got what it takes to be a beauty influencer by the end, or if you should stick to watching YouTube tutorials.

Which of these is used to define lashes?
Mascara
Eyeshadow
Lipstick
Highlight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mascara can be used to define, lengthen, darken and curl lashes. It all depends on the formula of the specific product.

What do people use to apply foundation?
Beauty blenders
Brushes
Their fingers
All of these
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Different things work for different people when it comes to makeup. There are numerous ways to apply makeup, and many people use some combination of these tools.

Which of these makeup brands is most expensive?
Rimmel
Nyx
MAC
Wet n Wild
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

MAC makeup is amongst the classic high-end makeup. It's been used by celebrities and makeup lovers for years and years.

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Nude lipsticks are _______toned.
Cool
Warm
Deep
Flesh
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nude lipsticks run the range of believable lip and flesh tones. These run from the palest porcelain to deeper tones.

The same techniques work for everyone: true or false?
True
False
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everyone's face shape and skin tone are different, meaning that the same routine will not work for everyone. Experimenting to figure out what you like best and not just copying trends is key.

Vegan makeup contains no ________.
Chemicals
Parabens
Animal products
Sugar
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vegan products are not tested on animals and do not contain any animal products. Regular makeup is often both.

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Almost all actors wear makeup: true or false?
True
False
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While makeup is considered a traditionally feminine thing, almost everyone you see on TV or in movies is wearing heavy makeup. This includes men, women and children.

Which of these eyeshadow colors is the classic go-to for blue eyes?
Brown
Blue
Green
Black
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Brown neutral tones compliment those baby blues. They make them stand out and truly sparkle.

Which of these is a texture for lip products?
Gloss
Matte
Creamy
All of these
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lip products come in a range of textures to suit different needs and looks. Glosses are often high shine and make lips look bigger, while many mattes are longer wearing and on trend.

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Matte makeup does not have what?
Shine
Color
Pigment
Fallout
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Matte colors are flat and completely not shiny. They don't give any dew or shine to the skin.

Which typically lasts longer?
Classic creamy lipstick
Liquid lipstick
Lip gloss
Lip balm
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Liquid lipsticks often have a long wearing matte formula that dries down completely. Many of these can only be removed with oil.

You can change your face shape using highlight and ________.
Contour
Mascara
Blush
Color correcting
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Highlight and contour use skin tone shades to trick the eye and add dimension to the face. Highlight brightens areas to make them appear closer, while contour does the opposite.

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Which of these types of foundation is often best for severely dry skin?
Matte
Satin Matte
Dewy
Sheer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dry skin can often have dry patches, which can be emphasized by overly matte foundations. Dewy or radiant foundations will suit this skin type best.

What can you mix into your foundation for a radiant glowly look?
Concealer
Liquid Illuminator
Eyeshadow
Glitter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While dewy foundation provides a natural glow, a radiant finish is truly bold. This can be achieved when a liquid illuminator is mixed into foundation.

Which of these makeup steps should be last?
Eyeshadow
Bronzer
Setting Spray
Lip liner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Setting spray can help your makeup last and look flawlessly skin like. It can also add a matte or dewy finish.

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Ultra matte makeup is best for:
Photos
Dry skin
Sun protection
Mature women
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ultra matte makeup has no shine at all, which is ideal for photoshoots when you want no extra glare or shine on the skin. Depending on your skin type, this editorial look may be cakey and unnatural in real life.

Which of these can be used to highlight?
Blush
Lipstick
Concealer
Setting Spray
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Wrong Answer

Depending on the shade of concealer, it can be taken to areas you want to highlight. This can be the bridge of the nose, forehead and cheekbones, depending on your face shape.

When putting on makeup, which of these should go on first?
Powder
Primer
Lipstick
False lashes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Primer helps create a layer for makeup to blend over and cling to. It can make your makeup last longer and look better.

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Liquid lipsticks can often ________ lips.
Soften
Dry out
Permanently stain
Plump
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Due to the long wearing matte formula of many liquid lipsticks, they can often dry out lips. If you are a liquid lipstick lover, it is important to give your lips lots of TLC with balms and exfoliation.

Does mascara go bad?
No
Yes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mascara goes bad every few months and even if it has not visibly dried out it should be replaced. Bacteria which can lead to eye infections can build up in old eye makeup.

What type of brow is currently on trend?
Full and well-groomed
Thin and penciled in
Bleached
Straight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Full and thick brows are currently in style. This is a drastic change from the 90s and early 2000s, when super thin brows were all the rage.

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Which fashion icon has a controversial makeup brand?
Kylie Jenner
Coco Chanel
Heidi Klum
Zendaya
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Wrong Answer

Kylie Jenner's lip kits have come under fire for their broken wands, incorrect orders and uneven quality. Despite this, they sell out almost the second they are available.

Which of these brands is available at the drug store?
Chanel
Chantecaille
Covergirl
Lorac
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Wrong Answer

Covergirl is one of the biggest brands of drug store makeup out there. It is an affordable and fresh brand with many options.

Who do historians think were amongst the first to wear makeup?
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Greeks
Vikings
Native Americans
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ancient Egyptians loved makeup. Both men and women wore it, partially to protect them from the sun.

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Why do many people do their eye makeup before their full face?
It's faster
It's easier to fix mistakes
No reason
It's how it's done
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Heavy eye makeup can often lead to eyeshadow falling onto the face or need some touching up. If you do it after your full face, this can potentially ruin your foundation or contour.

Which of these makeup choices can age you?
Heavy makeup
Thin eyebrows
Dark lips
All of these
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cakey overdone makeup does not look good and can even age you. Our eyebrows also often thin as we age, meaning that overplucking can add years onto your face.

Where does blush go?
Your forehead
Your lips
Your eyes
Your cheeks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For everyday natural looks, blush goes on the cheeks. It can help give the skin a healthy and youthful flush.

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Which of these brands is a luxury brand?
ELF
Nyx
Revlon
Peter Thomas Roth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Peter Thomas Roth's brand is high end and can be incredibly expensive. It offers a face mask with 24-karat gold as an ingredient.

Which of these things have women historically used as makeup?
Burnt matches
Urine
Berries
All of these
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Throughout history, numerous strange and often toxic things have been used as makeup. This includes metals like lead, blood and even urine. Women would even use leeches to try and get a fashionably pale appearance.

Makeup has been used throughout history as a symbol of ___________.
Sex
Status
Holiness
Illness
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Wrong Answer

Throughout many societies, such as the ancient Chinese and Europeans, cosmetics were a symbol of class. Chinese people could only paint their nails certain colors based on their class using a primitive stain.

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Which of these makes lips look fuller?
False lashes
Gloss
Matte lipstick
Dark lipstick
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gloss is often shimmery, glittery or reflective. This attracts light and makes lips appear fuller.

Traditional lipstick is packaged in a:
Tube
Bullet
Pot
Spray can
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The classic lipstick that has been around for decades is packaged in the iconic bullet. This has changed recently, with packaging varying.

Brown lipstick was popular today and during the ________.
1990s
1980s
1920s
1880s
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Many trends of the 1990s are currently back. This includes grunge, alternative fashion and brown lipstick.

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Which of these is not an eyeliner technique?
Cat eye
Graphic
Tight-lining
Point
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The classic cat eye has been trendy lately, while graphic liner includes anything bold and unique. Tight-lining is when the waterline of the eyelid is lined.

Victorian society ________ makeup.
Embraced
Scorned
Created
Banned
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Wrong Answer

Queen Victoria declared that makeup was improper and only appropriate for actors. Women who wore makeup were looked down upon.

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