ITEC makeup Exam Questions And Answers

What is carnauba? - ANS A wax of vegetable origin Magnesium carbonate - ANS Contributes to the smoothness of the powder and absorts perfume added Magnesium Stearate - ANS aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof qualities Sodium lauryl sulphate - ANS Use in cleansing products in creams and lotions, contributes foaming and lathering Zinc oxide - ANS Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin Talc/talcum (baby powder) - ANS Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque, improve feel of product Precipitated chalk - ANS Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/ perspiration Carnauba - ANS 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 - ANS Natural flattering appearance Titanium dioxide - ANS gives coverage Nasolabial folds - ANS used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease to diminish the lines Effect of highligter above cheekbones - ANS to highligh and to emphasis the cheek bones When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? - ANS Dry lips What type of light should an evening make up be applied under? - ANS Aslways clear white light Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl blemishes? - ANS Salicyclic acid Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting titanuim dioxide added to lipstick? - ANS To give a frosted finish Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? - ANS Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy How would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - ANS With a lighter foundation of hihglighter How would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - ANS With a darker foundation or shader Which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipstickes change colour? - ANS Blue tones Where is lanolin extracted from? - ANS Sheep's wool What is carnauba most commonly used in? - ANS Lipsticks What is the main ingredient in an oil in water emulsion? - ANS Water Which of the following has the effect of attracting water? - ANS A humectant What is the main ingredient in a water in oil emulsion? - ANS Oil To prevent lipstick from ''bleeding'' - ANS Apply foundation, powder then lipliner before applying lipstick "Bleeding" of lipstick means: - ANS The lipstick is melting and is bleeding to the skin around the lips Which of the techniques shoudl be used in order to avoid lipstick drying the lips? - ANS Moisture the lips and avoid frosted lipsticks Gel foundation would provide: - ANS more natural look i.e. healthy glow Hypoallergenic make-up products have: - ANS less range of colours Which of the following statements is true with regard to bridal make-up? - ANS Always use matt shades of blusher and eyeshadow as they look the most flattering in the wedding photographs What is the best method of setting and prolonging a wedding make-up? - ANS After the application of powder, spray the finished make-up with a fine mist of water What length of time should normally elapse between application of moisturise application of make-up? - ANS Approx. 5 mminutes Whcih of the following statements is correct with regard to mascara? - ANS Cream mascara is not usually fun proof and waterproof How can areas of the face with narrow features be given a sider appearance? - ANS By applying a lighter foundation or highlighter How should corrective make-up be applied to a diamond shaped face? - ANS Highlight the sides of the forehead and the angle of the jaw, shade the tip of the chin How should corrective make-up be applied to a wide nose? - ANS Apply shader to the sides of the nose How should corrective make-up be applied to a pear shaped face? - ANS Highlight the sides of the forehead and shade the angle of the jaw Which of the following is the correct method for disguishing puffy eyes? - ANS Use a lighter shade of foundation in the crease and a darker shade on the puffy area How should corrective make-up be applied to a square shaped face? - ANS Shade the sides of the forehead and the angle of the jaw and highlight the outer part of the cheekbone How sholud corrective make-up be applied to a short nose? - ANS Apply highlighter down the centre and to the tip of the nose Which of the following statements is correct with regard to make-up for mature clients? - ANS Softer shades of lipstick are normally more flattering for mature skin How should corrective make-up be applied to a long nose? - ANS Apply shader to the tip of the nose and highlight the sides of the nose What does light diffusing foundation contain? - ANS Special pigments that refelct the light What is the best method of ensuring hygienic use of lipstick brushes? - ANS Wash in detergent and place in a UV cabine