How much do you know about makeup? (2024)

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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