Only 20% Of Women Can Pass This Makeup Quiz, Can You?
- by Kristen Catalano
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Makeup can be a complicated thing. What most men don't realize is the work and thought that goes behind every makeup look and technique. It is much more than just throwing on some powder and brushing on some eye shadow. There is an extensive and interesting history behind doe of your favorite makeup products and tools. You may not even realize that you are using your makeup tools for the wrong products or that you are actually doing everything right!
Either way you should walk away from this quiz with at least a little bit more knowledge about the products that you are putting on your face every single day. For example what makes makeup shiny or what is the biggest burns in your collection used for? We complied a list of various questions including questions on the history of makeup, what tools are used for and what products are used where. We also included some general trivia questions so there is something for everyone! So sit back, relax and have fun learning all about makeup while also testing your knowledge on your favorite products and tools. You will never look at your makeup collection the same!
What is the first product that you should use on your face?
When you first wake up in the morning and drag yourself over to the mirror to start your makeup routine what is the first thing that you should put on? This product works to even out your skin tone and slightly cover up any small blemishes that you may have. If you skip this step or don't use this product than your makeup may look uneven and not as natural as it would if you had chosen to use this product.
What is the makeup that you apply to your eyelashes called?
There is a certain makeup product that you can apply to your lashes to make them look longer and fuller. This is a wonderful tool for women who are not happy with the eyelashes that they were born with but don't want to go out and get fake lashes. Longer and fuller lashes can completely change your look. Most women who apply makeup regularly use this product as it is one of the most common products worldwide. It was probably one of the first things you used as a teen!
Where do you apply lip liner?
Lip liner experienced a rise in popularity a few years ago when Kylie Jenner began to use it a lot in order to make her lips look fuller and bigger than they actually were. Of course it eventually came out that it was not just lip liner making her lips that big and she had in fact had lip fillers put in but either way people became obsessed with lip liner! So where exactly do you apply lip liner to achieve this look?
What does blush do?
Blush has been around for as long as makeup has been around! This was widely used a long, long time ago when women would apply tons of it to their cheeks to add some color to their face. Nowadays, it's not as popular, but it is still around for the most part. Can you remember what exactly blush does to your face or why people use it? Does it accentuate your cheekbones or does it add an element of innocence?
What does primer do?
Primer is another key item to your makeup routine. It is something that a lot of people skip because they don't realize just how important it actually is to giving you a complete makeup look. Primer can make your makeup look more professional and put together. Without it you may look like an amateur who just throws things together on their face. So do you know what primer does for you and your look? Does it make you look tanner or maybe evens out your skin?
Does deodorant count as a makeup product?
Deodorant is an important part of everyones daily routine. There is nothing more embarrassing in a big work meeting than having under arm circles or smelling because you got super nervous before your presentation. But does deodorant count as a makeup product? I mean everyone uses it, men and women, so would it really count as one of your cosmetic products or is it simply just something that you have to use in. There is a real answer to this question!
What country has the highest cosmetic surgery rate?
Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular over the years. There is basically a surgery for every little thing, you can even have parts of your makeup permanently tattooed on to your face in order to make your life easier and lessen your morning makeup routine or give your earlobes a lift. Cosmetic surgery is popular worldwide but can you take a guess at what country has the highest rate of cosmetic surgery? It may be different than you think so choose wisely!
What does MAC stand for?
MAC is one of the biggest names in the makeup industry. They have 1,000's and 1,000's of stores and makeup products. Their makeup lines literally carry every single make product that you can imagine and their stores even offer services for you to get your makeup done. This was especially popular a few years ago when Sweet 16s were huge because it was an easy and relatively inexpensive way to get your makeup done in time for your big day!
What are fish scales used for in makeup?
One of the most common ingredients that makeup companies use is fish scales. These are typically used in eye shadow and lipsticks but can be used in virtually every type of makeup. They add a certain element to makeup that is otherwise impossible to achieve. So do you know why some of the biggest cosmetic companies use fish scales in their products? Is it for smell or maybe its for a certain look that they provide? Maybe it is just an inexpensive ingredient!
What does drinking a lot of water do for you cosmetically?
Drinking a lot of water is good for you no matter what. It is always recommended by doctors because it contains no sugars or other additives and is probably one of the best beverage choices. Drinking water also has a positive effect on you physically that can make your makeup routine a bit easier every day. So do you know exactly what chugging water on the regular will do for you to make your makeup routine a whole lot easier?
What is the largest cosmetic company in the world?
There are a ton of huge cosmetic companies in the world. Each of them is known for different things and offer different products to the public. Some are a lot more expensive than others and some are very affordable for those who don't want to spend a ton of money on makeup. So do you know which one of these huge companies are the biggest? Is it ELF Cosmetics or maybe MAC? Or is it L'Oreal or Covergirl? Which is it?
If a product is said to be hypoallergenic what is it least likely to do?
An increasing number of products nowadays claim to be "hypoallergenic". These products are suppose to be less likely to do something than other similar products. These became huge a few years ago when people became more aware of what they were using on their body and the effects that they may have on your skin or health. Although these products may be a bit more expensive than others they will pay off in the long run so be on the look out during your next shopping trip.
What is one of the most important products to always use to keep your skin healthy?
Skin is a very sensitive part of your body, especially the skin that covers your face because most of the time it is exposed to all of the different elements including sun and wind. There are a few things that you must do in order to keep your skin healthy and free of any blemishes. There are entire sets dedicated to skin routines and keeping you clear but do you know what one of the most important products for your skin is?
What tool helps you maintain the shape of your eyebrows?
Eyebrows can make or break your makeup look. A few years ago it was super popular to have thin, almost non existent eyebrows. Girls everywhere were plucking their eyebrows almost to extinction. But nowadays it is more common to have natural, fuller looking eyebrows so there are a few different things that you can use to achieve these. There is also an important tool that you may use in order to keep your eyebrows looking groomed and clean instead of wild.
What tool helps you achieve curlier eyelashes?
Eyelashes are wonderful because they can shape your eyes and give you an innocent, whimsical look. Some of us are born with long, full lashes that go on for days whereas others are born with short lashes that don't do much for us except cause us stress. Lucky for those with short lashes there are a few things that you can do in order to make your lashes look a bit longer and fuller. Some require glue and extensions while others just a tool.
What is the biggest makeup brush in your collection?
If you are like most women than you probably have an obscene amount of makeup brushes, some that you use regularly and others that you haven't touched in years. Either way makeup brushes range in sizes from super small and fragile to huge and obnoxious. Either way there is one makeup brush, or at least there should be, that is bigger and fluffier than all of the rest. So do you recall which brush it is? Or maybe what it is used for?
What does powder do?
Powder is one of the last steps that you do when you are completing your face and coverage. But what does powder do for your face? It is one of the most important and often overlooked so do you know why its important? Does it prove extra coverage to problem areas where you may have breakouts? Or maybe it just makes your makeup look more natural? Does it have to do with keep your makeup on longer and providing long lasting coverage?
Where did nail polish originate?
Everything had to start somewhere, even makeup such as nail polish. Nail polish has been around for a very long time. The first traces of nail lacquer dates all the way back to 3000 B.C.! Thats centuries and centuries of nail polish. Nail polish did not just come out of no where it was invented somewhere. So do you know where the first traces of nail polish seem to have originated from? Which country started such a wildly popular trend?
What brush is used to enhance your eyes?
Eyes are amazing all on their own, no matter what color you have they are the epicenter of your face. Luckily there is makeup that can make them even more noticeable and stand out amongst your other features. There are a few different tools that you can use to better enhance your eyes but there is one brush that is specifically used for this. It helps to add some color, sometimes natural and others not so much, in order to draw attention to them.
What product can you apply to both your water line as well as your eye lid?
Once again there is a product that was designed specifically for enhancing your eyes and drawing attention to them. This product is pretty versatile as it can be applied to both your water line, right below your eye ball, as well as on your eyelid. Applying this to your eyelid became super popular a few years ago and has remained one of the most common makeup styles and techniques even a few years later. So do you know what product we are talking about?
What color primer combats redness?
Redness can become quite the problem if your suffer from bad acne or are in the cold weather a lot because your skin will get dried out. Also if you experience sunburn on your face. There are a few different things that you can do to try to combat this redness so you are not walking around looking like a tomato. There is a certain color primer that is known for dulling or combating redness do you know which color this is?
Where is the best place to test foundation?
Foundation is an important part of anyones makeup look. You don't want to chose a foundation that doesn't match your skin tone and walk around looking like something from another planet. We have all been subject to this look and its not fun! So there is a certain spot on your face to test foundation before you buy it in order to make sure that it matches your skin tone and will keep you looking natural and perfect! So where is it?
Who popularized tan skin?
Tan skin was never really popular centuries ago. Most women used makeup as a way to hide their natural skin color and opted for completely white skin. The lighter the better was their motto! Oh how times have changed. Nowadays people are obsessed with having perfectly tanned olive skin and even go to tanning salons regularly to maintain this impossible skin tone. But what fashion icon made this look extremely popular, literally overnight? She is one of the most well known names in fashion.
Which lip product lasts the longest?
There are a ton of different lip products available to add a pop of color to your look. They can add just the right amount of color and sophistication to your work or everyday look. Some lip products last just a few hours, some wipe of almost immediately whereas others will provide coverage for over twelve hours. If you are going out or have a long day at work than you most likely want all day coverage or at least long lasting coverage.
What is this tool?
This tool is used to provide exceptional coverage all over your face and make sure that you don't have any uneven spots when applying foundation. This became super popular about a year ago when people realized how well they actually work. For something that works so well they are actually pretty inexpensive and can be found anywhere that sells makeup! So do you know what this funny looking makeup tool is called? Its much simpler than you may think so don't think too hard.