Illinois Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Illinois Esthetician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Illinois Esthetician License terms across 6 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Illinois Esthetician License Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Skin analysis
Skin care
Eyelash and eyebrow
Hair removal
Illinois licensing
Sources for these terms (22)
- 6 ways to remove unwanted hair (American Academy of Dermatology) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Isotretinoin Capsules Label, Actavis Pharma (DailyMed) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eye Cosmetic Safety (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What We Do (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Esthetician (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Our Mission (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 225 ILCS 410/ Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 (Illinois General Assembly) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1175.1300 Esthetics Salon Certificate of Registration (Illinois General Assembly/JCAR) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1175.150 Definitions (Illinois General Assembly/JCAR) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Allergy Skin Test (MedlinePlus Medical Test) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hepatitis B (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Viral Infections (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ) - Patient Version (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne: Types, Causes, and Risk Factors (NIAMS) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About OSHA (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication - Overview (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the IL Esthetician Exam
The Illinois Licensed Esthetician theory exam (effective October 1, 2026) has 85 multiple-choice questions, 75 scored and 10 unscored pretest, in 90 minutes. It covers safety and infection control, client consultation and skin analysis, skin care, makeup, eyelash and eyebrow services, and hair removal.
Exam sponsor: Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR; delivered at PSI test centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
85 questions
Time Limit
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Passing Score
75 or higher
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. No first-time pass rate is published in the CTS candidate guide or on the CTS esthetician page. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IL Esthetician vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the IL Esthetician vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 IL Esthetician terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the IL Esthetician terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR; delivered at PSI test centers content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How is the esthetician exam different from cosmetology?
Esthetician exams focus specifically on skin care, facials, and hair removal. Cosmetology covers a broader range including hair styling and nails.
How many questions are on the Illinois esthetician exam?
Under the CTS/PSI candidate guide effective October 1, 2026, the Illinois esthetician theory exam has 85 multiple-choice questions: 75 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions, with a 90-minute time limit.