How much do you know about makeup?

By: Isadora Teich
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
How much do you know about makeup?
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About This Quiz

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Are you a makeup maven or a beauty beginner? Test your knowledge with our fun and interactive makeup quiz! From the latest trends like strobing and contouring to classic techniques like applying blush, we cover it all. Find out if you're up to date with the beauty world of 2018 or if you've been left behind at the stop.

Do you know which eyeshadow shade complements blue eyes best? Can you identify the best foundation for your skin type? From drugstore makeup brands to where to apply your blush, our quiz will challenge your makeup expertise. Whether you're a beauty influencer in the making or just a makeup enthusiast, this how much do you know about makeup quiz is sure to put your skills to the test.

Don't miss out on the fun - take our quiz now and see if you have what it takes to be a makeup master! With questions ranging from celebrity beauty favorites to makeup techniques, you'll have a blast testing your knowledge. So grab your brushes and get ready to play - let's see if you're a makeup whiz or if you need to brush up on your beauty basics!

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Which of these is used to define lashes?
Mascara
Eyeshadow
Lipstick
Highlight
What do people use to apply foundation?
Beauty blenders
Brushes
Their fingers
All of these
Which of these makeup brands is most expensive?
Rimmel
Nyx
MAC
Wet n Wild

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Nude lipsticks are _______toned.
Cool
Warm
Deep
Flesh
The same techniques work for everyone: true or false?
True
False
Vegan makeup contains no ________.
Chemicals
Parabens
Animal products
Sugar

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Almost all actors wear makeup: true or false?
True
False
Which of these eyeshadow colors is the classic go-to for blue eyes?
Brown
Blue
Green
Black
Which of these is a texture for lip products?
Gloss
Matte
Creamy
All of these

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Matte makeup does not have what?
Shine
Color
Pigment
Fallout
Which typically lasts longer?
Classic creamy lipstick
Liquid lipstick
Lip gloss
Lip balm
You can change your face shape using highlight and ________.
Contour
Mascara
Blush
Color correcting

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Which of these types of foundation is often best for severely dry skin?
Matte
Satin Matte
Dewy
Sheer
What can you mix into your foundation for a radiant glowly look?
Concealer
Liquid Illuminator
Eyeshadow
Glitter
Which of these makeup steps should be last?
Eyeshadow
Bronzer
Setting Spray
Lip liner

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Ultra matte makeup is best for:
Photos
Dry skin
Sun protection
Mature women
Which of these can be used to highlight?
Blush
Lipstick
Concealer
Setting Spray
When putting on makeup, which of these should go on first?
Powder
Primer
Lipstick
False lashes

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Liquid lipsticks can often ________ lips.
Soften
Dry out
Permanently stain
Plump
Does mascara go bad?
No
Yes
What type of brow is currently on trend?
Full and well-groomed
Thin and penciled in
Bleached
Straight

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Which fashion icon has a controversial makeup brand?
Kylie Jenner
Coco Chanel
Heidi Klum
Zendaya
Which of these brands is available at the drug store?
Chanel
Chantecaille
Covergirl
Lorac
Who do historians think were amongst the first to wear makeup?
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Greeks
Vikings
Native Americans

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Why do many people do their eye makeup before their full face?
It's faster
It's easier to fix mistakes
No reason
It's how it's done
Which of these makeup choices can age you?
Heavy makeup
Thin eyebrows
Dark lips
All of these
Where does blush go?
Your forehead
Your lips
Your eyes
Your cheeks

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Which of these brands is a luxury brand?
ELF
Nyx
Revlon
Peter Thomas Roth
Which of these things have women historically used as makeup?
Burnt matches
Urine
Berries
All of these
Makeup has been used throughout history as a symbol of ___________.
Sex
Status
Holiness
Illness

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Which of these makes lips look fuller?
False lashes
Gloss
Matte lipstick
Dark lipstick
Traditional lipstick is packaged in a:
Tube
Bullet
Pot
Spray can
Brown lipstick was popular today and during the ________.
1990s
1980s
1920s
1880s

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Which of these is not an eyeliner technique?
Cat eye
Graphic
Tight-lining
Point
Victorian society ________ makeup.
Embraced
Scorned
Created
Banned