History of Foundation and Powders

In the 1930's, what kind of practical test was established to measure the fineness of face powders?

• The application test

• The mixing test

• The rubbing test

• The bite test

This PanCake foundation ingredient was used as a binding agent and was good for sensitive skin

• Dehydrated skim milk

• Colloidal Kaolin

• Lanolin

• Talc

What was the in-salon feature from the Charles of the Ritz makeup range?

• Complexion analysis

• Customized powder and rouge mixtures

• Client formula cards

• All of these answers

• None of these answers

In 1934, this company produced a face powder with smaller particles, more evenly sized and better mixed. They are responsible for the air-powered micronisers.

• Tarte

• Coty

• Mac

• Cover Girl

Calamine lotion was the inspiration behind what kind of foundation

• Pan Cake

• Liquid face powder

• Powder

• None of these answers

What company was the first to sell powders with varying scents that matched the range of their perfumes

• Victoria Secret

• Charles of the Ritz

• Coty

• Guerlain

Fresh water pearls are the source of modern pearl powders, they originate from what country?

• India

• Canada's Prince Edward Island

• China

• Russia

Pearl powders had some health warnings, what was the culprit ingredient?

• bismuth whites

• mercuric chloride

• lead

• All of these answers

• None of these answers

In 1901, Queen Alexandra (Edward VII) kept her young looks by starting what trend?

• Face Painting

• Face Enameling

• Face Pasting

• Face Mapping

Some of the ingredients used in face enameling were:

• Arsenic or white lead

• Rice powder

• Eggs whites

• Milk powder