You got called in for a job interview. That means that you are one step closer to getting the job that
you applied for. The interview is all that is left to get and own the position. Not to add pressure, but everything that you say and wear will speak and that includes your choice of makeup. I’ve put together some guidelines of what makeup to wear to your interview. I hope that this helps you to feel confident and go in there and get the job.
Foundation
The
first step is to put on a foundation
that is going to work well with your natural skin tone. You don’t
want to wear something too pale nor too dark. Try to pick a color
that will blend right in with the skin you have been blessed with.
Foundations
come in liquid, powder or as a tinted moisturizer. The type you
choose is up to you. Try to pick something that works best for your
skin type depending on the amount of coverage that you need. If you
already have a smooth, healthy and natural glow, I would skip this
step altogether or go very lightly on the foundation.
If
the foundation is new to you, you may not want to wear it to your
interview. A tinted moisturizer might be a more subtle approach.
During the winter months, make sure you’re treating your skin right
and using winter
beauty products to protect it from the cold. Make sure that you
feel comfortable in the foundation you choose. The last thing you
need is low self-esteem on your interview day.
Concealer
If
you have any untimely skin blemishes or dark circles under your eyes
on your interview day, you can wear a concealer. Use a Q-tip to apply
the concealer and lightly dab it on. Make sure to use a concealer
that matches your skin tone. A powder can be applied after the
concealer to seal the deal and make it look natural.
Blush
When
applied correctly, blush can give you a healthy glow look. Blush
normally comes in hues of pinks. If you’ve ever looked at yourself
when you are embarrassed or flushed, that is the color to go for when
choosing a blush.
Blushes
come in powder or cream. It’s a good idea to go with the same form
as your foundation. If your foundation is a powder, then go for a
powder blush. If your foundation is cream, then try a cream blush.
Eye
Shadow
So
you have your foundation, blush and possibly concealer on and things
are going well. Eye shadow is where people can really mess up.
Remember you are trying to land a job, and look professional so don’t
go too heavy here on the eye shadow.
You
will want to keep your eyes simple and natural looking. The last
thing you want is for the interviewer to be staring at your eye
shadow. I would not recommend glittery or shimmery eye shadow for a
job interview. Anything too flashy can be distracting. Stick
with the natural approach that works with your skin tones. Think
“shadow” as in eye shadow. A very subtle shadow will make a
better statement than overdoing it with glitter.
Two
or three carefully chosen natural complementary colors that match
your skin tone is a good choice for eye shadow. A good rule of thumb
is to choose a base color that matches your skin tone. Then on top of
that apply a medium-toned color to wear in the eye crease. Lastly,
apply a darker color like charcoal or brown on the outer eye crease.
Eye
Liner
Eyeliner
carefully applied can make your eyes stand out. You don’t
want to put too much on. A small amount of pencil eyeliner in
charcoal or a brown hue over your upper and lower lash lines should
do the trick. Be careful if you use liquid eyeliner, as liquid can
create a harsher line.
Mascara
Mascara
can draw people into focusing on your eyes. Black is the most common
color of mascara. You can also use brown, but women with any hair
color can still wear black mascara and look great. For unwanted
clumps, use a lash comb.
Make
sure to give yourself plenty of time applying mascara before going
into the job interview. Mascara needs to dry completely, or it will
smudge. You
also don’t need a super expensive mascara, drug store brands work
just fine!
Lipstick
Your
final application can make or break your look. Go with a lip color
that feels good on you but try to stick as close to your natural
color that you are comfortable with. Stay away from lip gloss which
can get sticky looking. Keep in mind that you most likely will be
doing a lot of talking during the interview. The interviewer will be
focused on your lips and eyes as you talk. Don’t overdo the
lipstick with anything crazy like purples or super dark colors.
In
Conclusion
If
there is one recurring rule to follow with all of your makeup
products for your interview day, it’s “don’t overdo it.” Stay
with natural and subtle colors for your makeup. You want to appear
professional. Drawing attention to your natural looks is a good
thing. Don’t cover up who you really are. Good luck and I hope you
nail the job!
Author Bio: Jordan
is the beauty and brains behind Beautifully
Alive! She loves eating healthy and trying new recipes. The
self-proclaimed Zumba Queen has a passion for beauty products and
loves reading new books. She’s always down for a DIY project!
* Disclaimer : This is a collaborated post.
