Makeup for Interviews

Hello Lovelies!

Job interviews are terrifying!

So what makeup can you wear to help give the best first impression?

Simple, understated and polished

Neutral and natural- you, but cleaned up and ready to conquer.

DON'TS:

Drama Queens

Some people might think that they are making a striking, bold move,

but you don't want anything to detract from your professionalism.

This means no bright colors, dark lips, shimmery highlights, or super smoky eyes

Basically, go for "daytime" not "nighttime"

TeenyBoppers

You want to appear mature and competent,

so avoid anything that will make you seem adolescent.

No glitter, sparkles, super shiny lipgloss, bright or black nails, or blue eyeliner

DO'S:

Skin

Your skin should look healthy and clear

Basically, you don't want your skin to be something that draws attention.

Illamasqua skinbase foundation

very light on the skin, but covers well and looks effortlessly natural

Estee Lauder Double Wear

for more problematic skin,

this full coverage foundation will cover almost everything and last all day

Clinique Airbrush concealer

light reflecting particles make this the perfect undereye concealer and brightener

MAC studio finish concealer

amazing!

Eyes

Go for a neutral eye: muted eyeshadow and curled, mascaraed lashes.

If you like a little shimmer, your eyes is where you can get away with it.

MAC eyelash curler

very good, not as good as Shu Uemera but you can't get that in the US anymore

Clinique High Impact Mascara

my current favorite

Urban Decay Naked Palette

every neutral color you will ever need, great deal, amazing quality

Tip: If you feel naked without eyeliner, try brown instead of black

or an eyeshadow on the lash line instead

Cheeks

You want a fresh natural flush, barely there

Nars Deep Throat

beautiful and so unassuming

like Orgasm, but without the shimmer and pinker

(lovely on warm skin tones)

Mac Lillicent

This gives the most natural glow to olive or golden skin tones

Lip

Soft and as close to your natural lip as possible

You don't want your interviewer staring at your garish lips the whole time.

see my au natural lipstick post for some recommendations

Nails

You want to look well groomed but you don't want them to distract

either go for a well manicured bare nail

or try some muted colors

OPI: Bubblebath

Essie: Cafe Forgot

Orly: Toast to the Couple

Hair

Clean, managed, and under control

It doesn't matter much how you wear it, but keep it out of your face.

Again, no distractions.

(WRONG)

A few great examples:

Berit is coming soon with interview fashion advice!

Stay Lovely!

<3

Claire