UNIT 106 – BASIC MAKE-UP

Factors to consider

FACTORS

A factor is something that you have to consider when you are planning to provide a make-up to a client

FACE SHAPES

There are 4 basic face shapes., these are – Oval, round, square & oblong

The type of face shape determines where the blusher should be applied.

OVAL FACE SHAPE

Thought of as the perfect face shape

Apply the blusher to just underneath the cheek bones

ROUND FACE SHAPE

Apply blusher in a triangle shape with the base of the triangle running in front of the ear

SQUARE FACE SHAPE

Apply blusher in a circular pattern on the cheek bone

OBLONG FACE SHAPE

Apply blusher along the cheek bone outwards towards the ear.

SKIN, HAIR & EYE COLOUR Skin has either a warm (yellow) base or a cool

(blue/pink) base. Make up must be selected to match the skin colour as

well as the hair & eye colour

SKIN TYPE & TEXTURE Your foundation type needs to be

matched to the skin type.Dry skin – lacking in oil – needs an

oil based foundation.Oily skin – needs a water based

foundation If the skin has a poor texture then a

thicker covering (mousse) is needed. If the skin has a good texture then a

lighter covering is needed

OCCASION The type of the occasion also affects the type of

make-up that is applied. Day make-up Evening make up

FASHION TRENDS Depending on the age of the client – fashion

trends need to be considered

CULTURAL FACTORSDifferent cultures have different

requirements