SCAD MAKEUP SANITATION TEST

Question 1

What disposable tools should you use as an MUA on set at SCAD?

Answer 1

Sponges, eyeshadow applicators, lip brushes, mascara wands, cotton rounds, q-tips.

Question 2

What tool should you use when using a cream product?

Answer 2

Metal plate + spatula.

Question 3

What should you use on a powder product after usage on a client?

Answer 3

A clean paper towel + alcohol spray to remove the top surface layer.

Question 4

What % of alcohol should you use to sanitize brushes/products?

Answer 4

70% alcohol.

Question 5

True or false?: You can use products straight out of the tube.

Answer 5

False (duh!)

Question 6

What should you always do to your brushes before touching a face?

Answer 6

Wash them with soap and water…spot cleaning is NOT acceptable!

Question 7

True or false: After placing loose powder/pigment onto a metal palette, you can NOT put it back in the container.

Answer 7

True (duh!)

Question 8

What product is NOT recommended for MUA use?

Answer 8

Felt tip/Liquid eye liner pens.

Question 9

What is the process of cleaning a makeup pencil?

Answer 9

Spray with 70% alcohol, sharpen pencil, spray again with 70% alcohol.

Question 10

Should you be wearing heavy perfume while doing makeup?

Answer 10

No (duh!). Smell clean and be conscious of your surroundings.

Question 11

What is the first thing you should ask clients before putting anything on them?

Answer 11

Do you have any allergies?

Question 12

What is the first thing you must do when setting up your station?

Answer 12

Wipe down any surface you will be touching and organize your space properly.

Question 13

True or false: You should still attend your set even if you are sick.

Answer 13

FALSE (duh!)…Even though you are signed up to be on set, you cannot show up if you are sick. You are very close to the client, and you do not want to be responsible for getting the whole crew sick. INSTEAD, communicate with the director & help find a replacement for the shoot.

Question 14

Overall, what do we want?

Answer 14

For everyone on the directory to have a CLEAR understanding of the proper sanitation practices required every time you show up to the set. The directory is meant to give directors, photographers, etc., the best MUAs who will show up to set with good attitudes, proper equipment, and proper knowledge of how to keep everyone safe.