ITEC level 2 makeup theory questions with correct
answers 2026/2027 update
1. Antiseptic: A chemical used to reduce the growth of bacteria
2. Asepsis: Clean and fresh from bacteria
3. Disinfectant: Chemical used to destroy bacteria but not their spores
4. Non-pathogenic bacteria: Harmess bacteria or bacteria that can be useful to the body
5. Pathogenic bacteria: Harmful bacteria that cause disease
6. Sanitize: make clean and hygienic.
7. Sterilize: To make clean and completely free of bacteria and its spores
8. Conjunctivitis: A condition caused by infections or allergies. Usually resolves itself within a couple of weeks but is highly
contagious. Can pose as a risk to both you or your clients in the salon. Even if the treatment does not involve the face, you should
delay the treatment until the eye is fully healed, as viruses and bacteria spreads easily, even in sterile environments.
9. Stye: A small, painful lump on or inside the eyelid or around the eye. The skin around the eye m red and the
stye may be filled with yellow pus. The redness may be harder to see on brown or bla contagious, these can be ay be swollen and
painful. ck skin. While not
10. Autoclave: an item of electrical equipment which is used to sterilise small metal items such as eyebrow
tweezers and scissors. When water is heated at normal atmospheric pressure, it boils at
100 degrees centigrade. The autoclave heats water under pressure, which increases the temperature at which
the water boils. At a pressure of 15 pounds per square inch (psi)
The boiling point of water is raised to over 120 degrees centigrade - a temperature at which go sterilisationod
can be achieved in 20 minutes. An autoclave, especially one with an automatic timer and a pressure gauge is
simple and eftective to use and economical to run. Items to be sterilise must be capable of withstanding thed
heat in the autoclave, and this method is suitable
For metal instruments. It is vital that all items are washed or wiped prior to being placed in the autoclave to
ensure that all surfaces are free to be cleansed.
11. Hay fever: caused by a high pollen count. Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing
and coughing
,A runny or blocked nose itchy,
red or watery eyes
Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
While not contagious, applying eye makeup to a client with hay fever may irritate the eyes further and cause the
makeup to run.
, 12. Watery eyes: similar to hay fever, watery eyes will restrict treatment as applying eye makeup to watery eyes
may irritate them further and cause them to water more.
13. Dry eye syndrome: is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate
lubrication for your eyes. Symptoms include: itchy
Sore
gritty
red
blurry
Sensitive to light
More watery than normal
14. Blepharitis: symptoms often come and go. Symptoms of blepharitis include: sore
eyelids
Itchy eyes
A gritty feeling in the eyes
Flakes or crusts around the roots of the eyelashes eyelids
sticking together in the morning when you wake
15. The Epidermis: the outer
layer of the skin. Forms the
Bodies first defines against
infection.
16. The Dermis: the middle layer of
the skin. Connects the
Epidermis and the subcutaneous
layers with fibrous tissues of
collagen and elastin. The dermis
contains the nerve endings and
sweat glands.
Hypucetthy
Nerve endings alert the
brain to sensation and
answers 2026/2027 update
1. Antiseptic: A chemical used to reduce the growth of bacteria
2. Asepsis: Clean and fresh from bacteria
3. Disinfectant: Chemical used to destroy bacteria but not their spores
4. Non-pathogenic bacteria: Harmess bacteria or bacteria that can be useful to the body
5. Pathogenic bacteria: Harmful bacteria that cause disease
6. Sanitize: make clean and hygienic.
7. Sterilize: To make clean and completely free of bacteria and its spores
8. Conjunctivitis: A condition caused by infections or allergies. Usually resolves itself within a couple of weeks but is highly
contagious. Can pose as a risk to both you or your clients in the salon. Even if the treatment does not involve the face, you should
delay the treatment until the eye is fully healed, as viruses and bacteria spreads easily, even in sterile environments.
9. Stye: A small, painful lump on or inside the eyelid or around the eye. The skin around the eye m red and the
stye may be filled with yellow pus. The redness may be harder to see on brown or bla contagious, these can be ay be swollen and
painful. ck skin. While not
10. Autoclave: an item of electrical equipment which is used to sterilise small metal items such as eyebrow
tweezers and scissors. When water is heated at normal atmospheric pressure, it boils at
100 degrees centigrade. The autoclave heats water under pressure, which increases the temperature at which
the water boils. At a pressure of 15 pounds per square inch (psi)
The boiling point of water is raised to over 120 degrees centigrade - a temperature at which go sterilisationod
can be achieved in 20 minutes. An autoclave, especially one with an automatic timer and a pressure gauge is
simple and eftective to use and economical to run. Items to be sterilise must be capable of withstanding thed
heat in the autoclave, and this method is suitable
For metal instruments. It is vital that all items are washed or wiped prior to being placed in the autoclave to
ensure that all surfaces are free to be cleansed.
11. Hay fever: caused by a high pollen count. Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing
and coughing
,A runny or blocked nose itchy,
red or watery eyes
Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
While not contagious, applying eye makeup to a client with hay fever may irritate the eyes further and cause the
makeup to run.
, 12. Watery eyes: similar to hay fever, watery eyes will restrict treatment as applying eye makeup to watery eyes
may irritate them further and cause them to water more.
13. Dry eye syndrome: is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate
lubrication for your eyes. Symptoms include: itchy
Sore
gritty
red
blurry
Sensitive to light
More watery than normal
14. Blepharitis: symptoms often come and go. Symptoms of blepharitis include: sore
eyelids
Itchy eyes
A gritty feeling in the eyes
Flakes or crusts around the roots of the eyelashes eyelids
sticking together in the morning when you wake
15. The Epidermis: the outer
layer of the skin. Forms the
Bodies first defines against
infection.
16. The Dermis: the middle layer of
the skin. Connects the
Epidermis and the subcutaneous
layers with fibrous tissues of
collagen and elastin. The dermis
contains the nerve endings and
sweat glands.
Hypucetthy
Nerve endings alert the
brain to sensation and
