ITEC makEup EXam 2026 WITH CORRECT aCTuaL QuESTIONS
aND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED aNSWERS LaTEST aLREaDY
GRaDED a+
What is carnauba? - aNSWER-A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate - aNSWER-Contributes to the smoothness of the powder and
absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate - aNSWER-aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate - aNSWER-Use in cleansing products in creams and lotions,
contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide - aNSWER-Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder) - aNSWER-Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque,
improve feel of product
Precipitated chalk - aNSWER-Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/ perspiration
Carnauba - aNSWER-A wax of vegetable origin, also called Brazil wax/ Palm wax, is wax
of the leaves of the palm, usually in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is
Hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, it is an ingredient in many
cosmetics formulas to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation...etc
Mica - aNSWER-Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide - aNSWER-gives coverage
, Nasolabial folds - aNSWER-used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease to diminish
the lines
Effect of highligter above cheekbones - aNSWER-to highligh and to emphasis the cheek
bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? - aNSWER-Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be applied under? - aNSWER-Aslways
clear white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl blemishes? - aNSWER-Salicyclic
acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting titanuim dioxide added to
lipstick? - aNSWER-To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? -
aNSWER-Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - aNSWER-With a lighter
foundation of hihglighter
How would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - aNSWER-
With a darker foundation or shader
Which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipstickes change colour? - aNSWER-Blue
tones
Where is lanolin extracted from? - aNSWER-Sheep's wool
aND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED aNSWERS LaTEST aLREaDY
GRaDED a+
What is carnauba? - aNSWER-A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate - aNSWER-Contributes to the smoothness of the powder and
absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate - aNSWER-aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate - aNSWER-Use in cleansing products in creams and lotions,
contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide - aNSWER-Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder) - aNSWER-Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque,
improve feel of product
Precipitated chalk - aNSWER-Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/ perspiration
Carnauba - aNSWER-A wax of vegetable origin, also called Brazil wax/ Palm wax, is wax
of the leaves of the palm, usually in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is
Hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, it is an ingredient in many
cosmetics formulas to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation...etc
Mica - aNSWER-Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide - aNSWER-gives coverage
, Nasolabial folds - aNSWER-used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease to diminish
the lines
Effect of highligter above cheekbones - aNSWER-to highligh and to emphasis the cheek
bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? - aNSWER-Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be applied under? - aNSWER-Aslways
clear white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl blemishes? - aNSWER-Salicyclic
acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting titanuim dioxide added to
lipstick? - aNSWER-To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? -
aNSWER-Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - aNSWER-With a lighter
foundation of hihglighter
How would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - aNSWER-
With a darker foundation or shader
Which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipstickes change colour? - aNSWER-Blue
tones
Where is lanolin extracted from? - aNSWER-Sheep's wool
