This diploma is undertaken by aspiring beauty therapists seeking the highest standard of training in the field. Achieving the CIDESCO qualification demonstrates world-class competency and opens opportunities for employment in leading salons, spas, and clinics internationally.
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Pass mark 70/10060 minutesReal test fee Varies by school (course fees typically £10,000-£15,000)CIDESCO (Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie)How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?
A. Zygomatic bone
B. Frontal bone
C. Parietal bone
D. Maxilla
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✓ Answer: B. Frontal bone
The frontal bone is the large, single bone that constitutes the forehead and the superior part of the orbits (eye sockets).
Q2. When using a Wood's Lamp for skin analysis, what does a deep purple or violet fluorescence typically indicate?
A. Oily skin with comedones
B. A thick, horny layer of dead cells
C. Healthy, normal skin
D. Dehydrated skin
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✓ Answer: D. Dehydrated skin
Under a Wood's Lamp, dehydrated skin lacks moisture and appears violet or purple. This helps the therapist identify areas needing hydration.
Q3. What is the primary function of a chelating agent, such as Disodium EDTA, in a cosmetic formulation?
A. To act as a primary preservative against bacteria
B. To bind with metal ions and improve product stability
C. To provide broad-spectrum UV protection
D. To increase the viscosity and thickness of the product
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✓ Answer: B. To bind with metal ions and improve product stability
Chelating agents bind to metal ions that can be present in water, which prevents them from degrading the formula and helps maintain its stability and efficacy.
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Who has to sit the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma
Who needs a CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma?
Students completing a minimum of 1200 hours at a registered CIDESCO School; 600 hours of work experience required after exams.
The real CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma: format
What is the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 70% for each exam component (practical, theory, project). Our mock marks you at 70 out of 100, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma cost?
Resit fee: £0 for the first two retakes within two years of initial attempt. Rebooking after a fail: Exams are held twice yearly (June/July and Nov/Dec). Retakes are allowed with the next intake or within two years.
How hard is it
How hard is the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma?
Difficulty: Highly demanding, rigorous, and intensive, considered the 'world standard' and 'gold standard' in beauty therapy.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma: common questions
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma?
The exam has 100 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 100-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with CIDESCO (Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie).