Makeup for When Youth is a Drawback

The first time I heard someone complain about looking too young, I laughed. After I rolled my eyes. Because when does any woman over the age of 21 complain about looking too young?

 

But then I started thinking back to when I was in my early 20s and trying to make it in the professional world.  I wore ill-fitting hand-me-down suits, too-dark pantyhose and no makeup. Is it any wonder I wasn’t taken as seriously as I wanted?

So for those ladies lucky enough to maintain their girlishness but still want to be as respected as their more mature colleagues, here are some tips for looking great without aging yourself.

Too Youthful Skin

Acne is a nearly universal plague, but if you already think you look too young, a rash of pimples on your face won’t help matters. Make sure you are cleaning your face every day and that you never, EVER sleep in your makeup. It might have been cute in college to show up to class in the remains of last night’s makeup, but that won’t fly in the real world.

If over the counter products just aren’t cutting it, see a dermatologist. Insurance might not kick in for the first few months of your new job, but going to interviews with a gigantic pimple on your nose won’t help you get that new job, either.

Sometimes you just can’t get rid of the spots and scars, though, so try using airbrush makeup to give you that coverage you need without looking like you are wearing stage makeup. Click here to learn more about the advantages of at-home airbrush makeup systems.

You Are Not Snow White

Signs of youth include a soft glow and a flush of the cheeks. Few early 20-somethings really need to wear blush, and if you do, use a very light hand. Nothing ages you more than badly applied blush – which can also make you look like you are playing in your mother’s makeup.

Also, going with a matte finish foundation (like our Matte line of airbrush foundations) will help lower the chances that someone asks you what high school you go to instead of what job you are interviewing for.

Avoid the Trends

Orange might be the trendy shade in makeup right now, but that doesn’t mean the workplace is where you should try it out. Stick with classic colors and styles when you apply your makeup to avoid looking too teeny bopper (this particular tip is less applicable to those in more creative industries such as fashion or beauty).

Overall, a youthful look is great, but looking like you are too young can be a drawback when trying to get a real-world job. Avoiding garish looks and focusing on your own natural beauty will help you reach those professional heights you deserve.

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