I met Karen at the birthday party of a mutual friend, and we quickly got into a conversation about makeup, spray tanning, and botox. What a little wine can do! Shortly thereafter, Karen published a great book, The Lipstick Classified, which is laden with makeup tips and documents her experience as a professional makeup artist, which makes her a fab chick to have in my goddess circle! Confused about how to do your makeup for a job interview? Read her tips!
Daryn
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The job of your dreams finally calls you an interview. You have your perfect interview outfit, your resume lazered on watermarked laid paper. You want to make the best impression possible, but don’t know what is good interview makeup!
Here are some simple guidelines to follow that can also be applied to an actress’s audition face. It only takes ten minutes of face preparation to make a great first impression!
First, consider where you intend to work! A position in the fashion industry wears different makeup then someone who works at a law firm. So, what’s appropriate for an office position?
Think of the face in three parts: 1) the eyes, 2) the skin and cheeks, and 3) the lips. You want to give a little attention to all of the parts to have a balanced, polished look that can take you from your job to an after-work affair and still be classic.
THE EYES:
Well-groomed eyebrows do wonders! Mascara and liner on the top lid can define your eye just enough. Keep it to brown, grey or black. Concealing under your eyes makes them bright.
THE SKIN AND CHEEKS:
Go ahead and use that same concealer on spots around the face. Top with a light dusting of mineral powder and a sweep of a rosy/pink blush for light skin, berry/bronze for darker skin. Maybe a hint of bronzer if you’re looking a little peckish.
THE LIPS:
Take your queue from your blush. Use the same tone in a semi-matte formula.
WHAT ARE INTERVIEW MAKEUP FAUX PAS?
There are several!
1) No sparkles or highly frosted eyes, cheeks or lips.
2) No overly dramatic makeup. Dark smokey eyes, blue or purple shadow or fuchsia lips have their place, but not on an interview.
3) No false lashes UNLESS they are extremely natural.
4) No super glossy lips. We want the interviewer to listen to what you are saying and not focus on the glossy mouth that is saying it.
Before you leave for you interview ask yourself, “Have I hit all three areas and stayed away from the No’s?” If you have answered yes, then you will be accepting the offer in no time!
Karen
Karen Cecilia is a professional makeup artist and author of the book, The Lipstick Classified, which is available through Barnes and Noble and Amazon HERE.
