FACE REALITY CORE EXAMS SET 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol - ✔✔This combination allows for the anti-aging benefits
to be maximized by minimizing potential side effects, leading to smoother, firmer, and
more hydrated skin.
✔✔AHAs and BHAs and Retinol - ✔✔Avoid
which tow acids to exfoliate the skin, while retinol increases cell turnover. Using them
together can lead to over-exfoliation, causing dryness, irritation, and sensitivity.
✔✔Benzoyl Peroxide - ✔✔What oxidizes retinol, rendering it less effective, and the
combination can significantly irritate and dry out the skin.
✔✔Benzoyl Peroxide - ✔✔What product should you use in the morning to fight acne-
causing bacteria and retinol at night for its anti-aging benefits.
✔✔The acidic pH of AHAs/BHAs - ✔✔What can alter the pH of Vitamin C, reducing its
antioxidant effectiveness. Additionally, using them together can increase the potential
for skin irritation.
✔✔apply a toner - ✔✔to help balance the skin's pH and remove any residual impurities,
can help prep skin for better absorption of subsequent products.
✔✔For hydration - ✔✔apply a hyaluronic acid serum
✔✔for aging concerns - ✔✔use a retinol or peptide serum
✔✔for acne - ✔✔consider a benxoyl perozide or salicylic acid treatment
✔✔moisturize - ✔✔help to lock in hydration and the active ingredients from your
treatments, keeping your skin balanced and protected.
✔✔Sensitive Skin - ✔✔Focus on soothing, anti inflammatory products. Layer hydrating
serums under a barrier-reinforcing moisturizer and minimize the use of potentially
irritating actives.
✔✔Oily/Acne-Prone Skin - ✔✔Use lightweight, non-comedogenic products. Incorporate
salicylic acid or niacinamide treatments under an oil-free moisturizer.
✔✔Dry Skin - ✔✔Emphasize hydration at every step. Layer a hyaluronic acid serum
under a rich, emollient moisturizer to lock in moisture.
WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol - ✔✔This combination allows for the anti-aging benefits
to be maximized by minimizing potential side effects, leading to smoother, firmer, and
more hydrated skin.
✔✔AHAs and BHAs and Retinol - ✔✔Avoid
which tow acids to exfoliate the skin, while retinol increases cell turnover. Using them
together can lead to over-exfoliation, causing dryness, irritation, and sensitivity.
✔✔Benzoyl Peroxide - ✔✔What oxidizes retinol, rendering it less effective, and the
combination can significantly irritate and dry out the skin.
✔✔Benzoyl Peroxide - ✔✔What product should you use in the morning to fight acne-
causing bacteria and retinol at night for its anti-aging benefits.
✔✔The acidic pH of AHAs/BHAs - ✔✔What can alter the pH of Vitamin C, reducing its
antioxidant effectiveness. Additionally, using them together can increase the potential
for skin irritation.
✔✔apply a toner - ✔✔to help balance the skin's pH and remove any residual impurities,
can help prep skin for better absorption of subsequent products.
✔✔For hydration - ✔✔apply a hyaluronic acid serum
✔✔for aging concerns - ✔✔use a retinol or peptide serum
✔✔for acne - ✔✔consider a benxoyl perozide or salicylic acid treatment
✔✔moisturize - ✔✔help to lock in hydration and the active ingredients from your
treatments, keeping your skin balanced and protected.
✔✔Sensitive Skin - ✔✔Focus on soothing, anti inflammatory products. Layer hydrating
serums under a barrier-reinforcing moisturizer and minimize the use of potentially
irritating actives.
✔✔Oily/Acne-Prone Skin - ✔✔Use lightweight, non-comedogenic products. Incorporate
salicylic acid or niacinamide treatments under an oil-free moisturizer.
✔✔Dry Skin - ✔✔Emphasize hydration at every step. Layer a hyaluronic acid serum
under a rich, emollient moisturizer to lock in moisture.
