ITEC Makeup Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
What is carnauba? -
correct answer ✅A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate -
correct answer ✅Contributes to the smoothness of the powder
and absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate -
correct answer ✅aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof
qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate -
correct answer ✅Use in cleansing products in creams and lotions,
contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide -
correct answer ✅Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder) -
correct answer ✅Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque,
improve feel of product
, ITEC Makeup Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Precipitated chalk -
correct answer ✅Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/
perspiration
Carnauba -
correct answer ✅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 -
correct answer ✅Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide -
correct answer ✅gives coverage
Nasolabial folds -
correct answer ✅used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease
to diminish the lines
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
What is carnauba? -
correct answer ✅A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate -
correct answer ✅Contributes to the smoothness of the powder
and absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate -
correct answer ✅aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof
qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate -
correct answer ✅Use in cleansing products in creams and lotions,
contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide -
correct answer ✅Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder) -
correct answer ✅Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque,
improve feel of product
, ITEC Makeup Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Precipitated chalk -
correct answer ✅Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/
perspiration
Carnauba -
correct answer ✅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 -
correct answer ✅Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide -
correct answer ✅gives coverage
Nasolabial folds -
correct answer ✅used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease
to diminish the lines
