The colour Theory

'Colour is the Ultimate In Art' 
Phillip Otto Runge:1802.

Colour derives from the spectrum of light.
In arts colour is the mean of visual sensors expression.
In physiology colours are stimuli influencing physiche and behaviour

Relative attributes that define all colours:
Lightness 
Saturation
Hue

Understanding and using the colour wheel helps you choose a harmonious colour. Using contrasting colours make, pigment of the colour pop. Combining colours is an art itself. 
Green is considered a toxic colour and derives from toxic nature, e.g. poisonous frog.

Terms of colour -

 Monochromatic: Using variations of the same colour 
Analogous: Similar shades of colour 
Complementary: Colours from opposite end of the wheel
Anchromatic and Neutral: Greys and neutrals, beiges, taupes, browns
Chromatic Colours: Pure colours, greens purples 
Cool and warm colours: Mac neutral palette

Google Sourced Image.
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As a make-up artist, using the Colour wheel when creating make-up looks is important because, It helps you pick the most complimentary colours for your desired look. The colour wheel helps you when considering all elements of your model or the theme of the look e.g Hair colour, nails, accessories, clothes, mood, emotions, inspiration from other subjects, eye colour and skin tone. 

Illamasqua 'Earth' Collection
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This image taken from Illamasqua's Earth collection campaign, perfectly describes how one of the above terms can be described in colour referencing. I would describe this make-up as a "monochromatic" look as although both models feature a iridescent silver detailing down the centre of their faces, the cheek eye and lip makeup share the same warm, reddish tones. I found it interesting that makeup looks with certain color schemes had different names, as I never knew there were specific names for color combinations.

When Kat first introduced Color Theory to us and how important it was to use a make-up artist, I already had a little bit of basic knowledge on color theory and how we use different colors to compliment our skin tone, eye colour and hair colour. Kat gave some good examples of how we would use a color wheel to create a makeup design based on our model appearance and features which was really interesting and helpful. I have always been afraid to use colourful makeup on my self and If I ever do It is always dulled down with warm browns or neutral shades so that is very subtle. The reason I don't like wearing colour a lot is because I don't think it suits me very much and the most colour I would wear would only be on my lips with a neutral eye look. Although I am not confident in applying or wearing colourful makeup on the eyes very much, I feel excited to be able to experiment and play with colour more so that I can become more used to it and learn new techniques.