ITEC: Make-up Exam Questions and
Answers
what type of eye shadow is not suitable for mature skin - Answer- cream/oil based
what type of eye shawdow is not suitable for dry skin? - Answer- powders
what is the effect of red light on blusher? - Answer- causes blusher to fade
how would you brighten a sallow complexion? - Answer- apply lilac tinted concealer
adds iridescent or glitter effect to face powder - Answer- fine aluminium powder
how would you apply concealer to small blemishes? - Answer- cotton buds
gives a natural tanned look to lighter skins - Answer- gel
milia are commonly found on what parts of the face? - Answer- upper cheeks
composition of eye pencil - Answer- wax and oil
what foundation is most suitable for dry skin? - Answer- cream foundation
what is the purpose of wax in a lipstick? - Answer- allows it to set
precipitated chalk - Answer- absorbs sweat and sebum
carmine is an example - Answer- a colourant
waxes most commonly used in lipsticks - Answer- carnauba and beeswax
absorbent material contained in face powder - Answer- nylon derivatives
blushers should be blended - Answer- upwards and outwards
cream blushers - Answer- apply before setting powder
pre-base creams - Answer- enhance the complexion
chloasma can be recognised by - Answer- buttterfly mask
titanium dioxide - Answer- lightens the shade
make-up is totally contraindicated immediately after? - Answer- facial waxing
what ingredient in face powder contributes of the smoothness of the powder? -
Answer- magnesium carbonate
, what foundation is oil or water based? - Answer- liquid
butyl stearate is an example of - Answer- mineral oil
frosted shades of lipstick should not be used on? - Answer- dry lips
what type of foundation would not be suitable for dry or sensitive skin? - Answer- all
in one foundation
oleic acid is an example of - Answer- mineral oil
What should you take into consideration when doing a clients make-up? - Answer-
the occasion, the lighting, the clients skin type
t/f: on olive and black skins, colors should be darker and more intense to have an
effect - Answer- true
blemishes include: - Answer- marks on the skin: broken capillaries, comedones,
milia, scarring, pigmentation, spots and moles
environmental and lifestyle factors that can affect condition of the skin: - Answer- uv
damage, alcohol, stress, smoking, fresh air, a/c, heating, air travel, sleep, exercise,
diet
List 4 deep cleansing methods: - Answer- brushing, A.H.A's, steaming, exfoliation
congenital conditions: - Answer- dermatitis, eczema & psoriasis
bacterial conditions: - Answer- acne vulgaris, folliculitis, boils, impetigo & acne
rosacea
fungal conditions: - Answer- tinea corporis & tinea pedis (ring worm & athletes foot)
viral conditions: - Answer- herpes simplex & zoster, warts
cleansing lotion - Answer- oil in water solution that feels light, sharp and refreshing o
the skin. recommended for oily and congested skins. some can be removed with
water
cleansing milks - Answer- oil-based emulsion with high water content, making them
flow easily on the skin. formulated for all skin types but are IDEAL for young/normal
oily or combination skin
cleansing creams - Answer- mainly water in oil emulsions but with much smaller
water content than the milks so more oily and therefore suited for dry/mature skin
cleansing foam - Answer- for all skin types and usually very light in texture. removes
makeup quickly and avoids dragging mature skins
Answers
what type of eye shadow is not suitable for mature skin - Answer- cream/oil based
what type of eye shawdow is not suitable for dry skin? - Answer- powders
what is the effect of red light on blusher? - Answer- causes blusher to fade
how would you brighten a sallow complexion? - Answer- apply lilac tinted concealer
adds iridescent or glitter effect to face powder - Answer- fine aluminium powder
how would you apply concealer to small blemishes? - Answer- cotton buds
gives a natural tanned look to lighter skins - Answer- gel
milia are commonly found on what parts of the face? - Answer- upper cheeks
composition of eye pencil - Answer- wax and oil
what foundation is most suitable for dry skin? - Answer- cream foundation
what is the purpose of wax in a lipstick? - Answer- allows it to set
precipitated chalk - Answer- absorbs sweat and sebum
carmine is an example - Answer- a colourant
waxes most commonly used in lipsticks - Answer- carnauba and beeswax
absorbent material contained in face powder - Answer- nylon derivatives
blushers should be blended - Answer- upwards and outwards
cream blushers - Answer- apply before setting powder
pre-base creams - Answer- enhance the complexion
chloasma can be recognised by - Answer- buttterfly mask
titanium dioxide - Answer- lightens the shade
make-up is totally contraindicated immediately after? - Answer- facial waxing
what ingredient in face powder contributes of the smoothness of the powder? -
Answer- magnesium carbonate
, what foundation is oil or water based? - Answer- liquid
butyl stearate is an example of - Answer- mineral oil
frosted shades of lipstick should not be used on? - Answer- dry lips
what type of foundation would not be suitable for dry or sensitive skin? - Answer- all
in one foundation
oleic acid is an example of - Answer- mineral oil
What should you take into consideration when doing a clients make-up? - Answer-
the occasion, the lighting, the clients skin type
t/f: on olive and black skins, colors should be darker and more intense to have an
effect - Answer- true
blemishes include: - Answer- marks on the skin: broken capillaries, comedones,
milia, scarring, pigmentation, spots and moles
environmental and lifestyle factors that can affect condition of the skin: - Answer- uv
damage, alcohol, stress, smoking, fresh air, a/c, heating, air travel, sleep, exercise,
diet
List 4 deep cleansing methods: - Answer- brushing, A.H.A's, steaming, exfoliation
congenital conditions: - Answer- dermatitis, eczema & psoriasis
bacterial conditions: - Answer- acne vulgaris, folliculitis, boils, impetigo & acne
rosacea
fungal conditions: - Answer- tinea corporis & tinea pedis (ring worm & athletes foot)
viral conditions: - Answer- herpes simplex & zoster, warts
cleansing lotion - Answer- oil in water solution that feels light, sharp and refreshing o
the skin. recommended for oily and congested skins. some can be removed with
water
cleansing milks - Answer- oil-based emulsion with high water content, making them
flow easily on the skin. formulated for all skin types but are IDEAL for young/normal
oily or combination skin
cleansing creams - Answer- mainly water in oil emulsions but with much smaller
water content than the milks so more oily and therefore suited for dry/mature skin
cleansing foam - Answer- for all skin types and usually very light in texture. removes
makeup quickly and avoids dragging mature skins
