Colour theory.

As a makeup artist it is important to understand the theory behind colour, to create and design looks that are going to work.

Here are some examples of face charts following colour theory:

Analogous (reds and purples)

Monochromatic (reds)

References:

Diane, T. and Cassidy, T. (2005) Colour Forecasting. Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated. pp. 45 – 81.

Rustenholz, A. (2003) Make Up. Hachette Illustrated UK, pp. 4 – 5.