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ITEC MAKEUP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
PASSED ANSWERS!!
What is carnauba? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ A wax of
vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate - ....ANSWER ....✔✔
Contributes to the smoothness of the powder and absorts
perfume added
Magnesium Stearate - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ aids the
ability to cling and provides waterproof qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Use in
cleansing products in creams and lotions, contributes
foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Absorb UV radiation,
not absorb by skin
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Talc/talcum (baby powder) - ....ANSWER ....✔✔
Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque, improve
feel of product
Precipitated chalk - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Increase
opaqueness, absorbs sebum/ perspiration
Carnauba - ....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 - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Natural flattering
appearance
Titanium dioxide - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ gives coverage
Nasolabial folds - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ used a lighter
shade of foundation in the crease to diminish the lines
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Effect of highligter above cheekbones - ....ANSWER
....✔✔ to highligh and to emphasis the cheek bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? -
....ANSWER ....✔✔ Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be
applied under? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Aslways clear
white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl
blemishes? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Salicyclic acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting
titanuim dioxide added to lipstick? - ....ANSWER
....✔✔ To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up
immediately after a facial? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔
Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow
features? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ With a lighter
foundation of hihglighter
ITEC MAKEUP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
PASSED ANSWERS!!
What is carnauba? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ A wax of
vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate - ....ANSWER ....✔✔
Contributes to the smoothness of the powder and absorts
perfume added
Magnesium Stearate - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ aids the
ability to cling and provides waterproof qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Use in
cleansing products in creams and lotions, contributes
foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Absorb UV radiation,
not absorb by skin
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Talc/talcum (baby powder) - ....ANSWER ....✔✔
Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make opaque, improve
feel of product
Precipitated chalk - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Increase
opaqueness, absorbs sebum/ perspiration
Carnauba - ....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 - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Natural flattering
appearance
Titanium dioxide - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ gives coverage
Nasolabial folds - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ used a lighter
shade of foundation in the crease to diminish the lines
, 3|Page
Effect of highligter above cheekbones - ....ANSWER
....✔✔ to highligh and to emphasis the cheek bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? -
....ANSWER ....✔✔ Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be
applied under? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Aslways clear
white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl
blemishes? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ Salicyclic acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting
titanuim dioxide added to lipstick? - ....ANSWER
....✔✔ To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up
immediately after a facial? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔
Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow
features? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ With a lighter
foundation of hihglighter
