Learn how to put on makeup for a job interview

During the preparation for a job interview, in addition to studying the company’s profile, thinking about questions and answers and choosing the clothes you will wear, it is also important to think about makeup.

According to Jozete Costa Bezerra, coordinator at Ricardo Xavier Recursos Humanos, if the candidate is used to wearing makeup, no problem, as long as she doesn’t use it too much. “If the candidate is not there, she may err on the side of exaggeration, or else feel uncomfortable, and we must always remember that the focus is the interview, and what image we need to convey to the interviewer. The interviewer has to focus on our posture and responses and not on our face due to excessive or poorly done makeup.”

Regardless of the type of company and intended position, the ideal is to invest in a neutral makeup.

“The right word is: discretion” says the expert. She also highlights that strong makeup, for night, does not fit in a job interview and should not be the option at this time. Also according to Jozete, going with a washed face is also not recommended, it is interesting at least a lipstick to not show carelessness with the appearance.

It is worth remembering that to achieve the result of a “healthy face” it is necessary to invest in the skin. If your skin is beautiful, blemish-free and naturally rosy, you won’t even need to wear makeup. If the skin has acne, blemishes and other imperfections or if it is very pale, it is suggested to do a makeup that leaves you looking natural, cared for and healthy.

Natural makeup for job interview

Check out the step-by-step guide below on how to put on makeup for this important and decisive moment in your professional life:

1. Wash and clean your face well, then apply a sunscreen or moisturizer for your specific skin type;
2. Apply a medium or light coverage foundation, or a BB or CC cream;
3. If necessary, apply concealer to disguise blemishes and pimples;
4. Apply a matte blush to the apples of your cheeks, but don’t overdo it;
5. Then, with a “chubby” brush, apply opaque powder all over the face;
6. Correct the flaws in the eyebrow with a pencil designed for that purpose, but don’t darken it too much so it doesn’t look artificial;
7. Apply 2 or 3 coats of mascara on your lashes;
8. Apply a creamy or matte lipstick to your lips that doesn’t have any shine and isn’t shimmery. Go for shades that mimic the color of your flushed mouth, such as burnt pink.

If you want to highlight your eyes a bit, apply an eyeliner close to your lower and upper lashes very lightly so you don’t get too marked.

Opting for opaque products is prudent, as makeup with sparkles and sparkles is more suitable for nighttime occasions and parties. On the lips, red or pink lipstick and strong colors should be avoided. The secret of this makeup is not to make it obvious that you are wearing makeup, as your goal is just to make your face “healthy” and ruddy.

Video: how to do natural makeup

In the following video, blogger Stephanie Suero shows step by step how she does a light and natural makeup for everyday life that can perfectly be used for a job interview:

And remember: when in doubt, less is more. The focus at the moment should be on her skills as a professional and not as a makeup artist, unless that is the intended role in this case.