MakeUp Lesson: Analyzing the Face

OBJECTIVE:  To identify bone structure, skin tone, skin condition, coloration, imperfections and the positive and negative aspects of the face

Positive Highlights:

• Malor Bone – top of the cheek bones
• Frontal Bone – center of the forehead
• Nasal Bone – center of nose/bridge
• Nasal Labial Roll

Negative Highlights:

Hot Spots – any place with reflective shin, where you don’t want it, i.e., sides of the nose, T-Zone
Any spots on the face that appear to sweat

Positive Shadows:

Bottom of cheekbone (gives slimming look)
Under chin – jaw line (creates definition)

Negative Shadows:

• Orbital Socket (under eyes)
• In between the eyes (crease)
• Frown Lines
• Nasal Labial Fold
• Temples
• Chin
• Corners of the mouth

Skin Condition (negative colors (unwanted) *first color your see, is what you deal with)

• Red blemishes, broken capillaries
• Blue under eyes, veins
• Dark brown under eyes, mouth area
• Purple under eyes

Yellow Pigmentation

• Red pigmentation
• Oily areas
• Dry patches
• Fine lines
• Blemishes, scars, etc.

What is underneath your skin creates what your skin looks like

Can’t fix the why

Can fix the what