ITEC: Make-Up Exam Questions With Correct
Answers 2026/2027 Update
What type of eye shadow is not suitable for mature skin - CORRECT ANSWER -cream/oil based
What type of eye shawdow is not suitable for dry skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -powders
What is the effect of red light on blusher? - CORRECT ANSWER -causes blusher to fade
How would you brighten a sallow complexion? - CORRECT ANSWER -apply lilac tinted concealer
Adds iridescent or glitter effect to face powder - CORRECT ANSWER -fine aluminium powder
How would you apply concealer to small blemishes? - CORRECT ANSWER -cotton buds
Gives a natural tanned look to lighter skins - CORRECT ANSWER -gel
Milia are commonly found on what parts of the face? - CORRECT ANSWER -upper cheeks
Composition of eye pencil - CORRECT ANSWER -wax and oil
What foundation is most suitable for dry skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -cream foundation
What is the purpose of wax in a lipstick? - CORRECT ANSWER -allows it to set
Precipitated chalk - CORRECT ANSWER -absorbs sweat and sebum
, Carmine is an example - CORRECT ANSWER -a colourant
Waxes most commonly used in lipsticks - CORRECT ANSWER -carnauba and beeswax
Absorbent material contained in face powder - CORRECT ANSWER -nylon derivatives
Blushers should be blended - CORRECT ANSWER -upwards and outwards
Cream blushers - CORRECT ANSWER -apply before setting powder
Pre-base creams - CORRECT ANSWER -enhance the complexion
Chloasma can be recognised by - CORRECT ANSWER -buttterfly mask
Titanium dioxide - CORRECT ANSWER -lightens the shade
Make-up is totally contraindicated immediately after? - CORRECT ANSWER -facial waxing
What ingredient in face powder contributes of the smoothness of the powder? - CORRECT
ANSWER -magnesium carbonate
What foundation is oil or water based? - CORRECT ANSWER -liquid
Butyl stearate is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER -mineral oil
Answers 2026/2027 Update
What type of eye shadow is not suitable for mature skin - CORRECT ANSWER -cream/oil based
What type of eye shawdow is not suitable for dry skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -powders
What is the effect of red light on blusher? - CORRECT ANSWER -causes blusher to fade
How would you brighten a sallow complexion? - CORRECT ANSWER -apply lilac tinted concealer
Adds iridescent or glitter effect to face powder - CORRECT ANSWER -fine aluminium powder
How would you apply concealer to small blemishes? - CORRECT ANSWER -cotton buds
Gives a natural tanned look to lighter skins - CORRECT ANSWER -gel
Milia are commonly found on what parts of the face? - CORRECT ANSWER -upper cheeks
Composition of eye pencil - CORRECT ANSWER -wax and oil
What foundation is most suitable for dry skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -cream foundation
What is the purpose of wax in a lipstick? - CORRECT ANSWER -allows it to set
Precipitated chalk - CORRECT ANSWER -absorbs sweat and sebum
, Carmine is an example - CORRECT ANSWER -a colourant
Waxes most commonly used in lipsticks - CORRECT ANSWER -carnauba and beeswax
Absorbent material contained in face powder - CORRECT ANSWER -nylon derivatives
Blushers should be blended - CORRECT ANSWER -upwards and outwards
Cream blushers - CORRECT ANSWER -apply before setting powder
Pre-base creams - CORRECT ANSWER -enhance the complexion
Chloasma can be recognised by - CORRECT ANSWER -buttterfly mask
Titanium dioxide - CORRECT ANSWER -lightens the shade
Make-up is totally contraindicated immediately after? - CORRECT ANSWER -facial waxing
What ingredient in face powder contributes of the smoothness of the powder? - CORRECT
ANSWER -magnesium carbonate
What foundation is oil or water based? - CORRECT ANSWER -liquid
Butyl stearate is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER -mineral oil