The cosmetic adjustment used to compensate for lighting differences between rooms is called what?

• A. Cosmetic retouching
• B. Embalming
• C. Blending
• D. Corrective rouging

Answer: (D)

Lighting differences between rooms can make the skin tone look off, so a targeted cosmetic step is used to even out color under varying light. Corrective rouging involves applying blush to adjust warmth and undertone, creating a consistent, natural-looking complexion regardless of the lighting. It’s specifically intended to compensate for lighting-induced color differences, unlike broader cosmetic retouching or blending, which don’t address lighting balance as the primary purpose. Embalming preserves tissue and isn’t about cosmetics, so it doesn’t fit here.