Should men wear makeup to the interview?

[PotGoblinsales10]

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I'm not kidding!

I have a cousin who went to medical school interviews after he had his makeup professionally done at a mall. It wasn't like lipstick or blush, it was more like the kind male actors get before they perform.

Given the halo effect (attractive people are seen as competent, friendly and angels), would it help or hurt a male with makeup on? I mean if you go to a medical school interview looking like a super well groomed, metrosexual while others are looking pretty normal, is that bad? I can't decide.

 

[You're My Boy Blue]

lol

 

[Tenk]

Be sure to work on your Blue Steel if you decide to go this route.

 

[PreMedMissteps]

I think actor/stage make up seems too exptreme and likely would be detectable

That said, nothing wrong with going to a salon and having them trim eyebrows, divide a unibrow, and getting a flattering hairstyle.

As for actual make-up - if an applicant has some sort of skin issue (acne scars, blotchiness, etc), I have known young men to LIGHTLY use a color-correcting powder that cannot be detected by the naked eye, but can do wonders for camouflaging some discolorations. Applied with a large blush brush or kabuki brush it should not be noticeable....just apply all over the face...brightens the face and conceals all sorts of sins.

An inexpensive, but very effective and discreet one to try is:
Mineral Wear® Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Powder

The flat-style brush it comes with is too small, but can be used if that's all you have. A larger rounder brush can apply product more quickly and lightly. Again, just apply all over the face, even around the eyes, but not getting into the eyes.

The greens soften any redness (acne/acne scars), and the other colors correct sallowness and other discolorations. The product as a whole brightens the face without looking like you have make up on. This was a go-to product for many high school boys I know, particularly on school picture day, proms, and if needed, everyday.

Try it on one half of your face and see how it improves the look of your skin.

If you'd be too embarrassed to actually go into a store to purchase, it might be available online thru Amazon, Target.com, Walmart.com, CVS.com, etc. I see it also can be purchased from the link.

(Disclaimer: I have no financial association with this product. I recommend it simply because it works)

 

[billibilodi]

prob not

 

[cactusman]

Maybe concealer for acne or something. Stage makeup is basically because otherwise your eyes won't be visible from the house, I can tell you now that the mascara and thick eyeliner look would be overdoing it.

 

[Goro]

I'm not kidding!

I have a cousin who went to medical school interviews after he had his makeup professionally done at a mall. It wasn't like lipstick or blush, it was more like the kind male actors get before they perform.

Given the halo effect (attractive people are seen as competent, friendly and angels), would it help or hurt a male with makeup on? I mean if you go to a medical school interview looking like a super well groomed, metrosexual while others are looking pretty normal, is that bad? I can't decide.

0/10

 

[PotGoblinsales10]

0/10

Yeah, I thought so.

 

[Moose A Moose]

Be sure to work on your Blue Steel if you decide to go this route.

Bro, you trying to sabotage the OP? It's common knowledge that medical school adcoms prefer Magnum.

 

[787593]

I'm not kidding!

I have a cousin who went to medical school interviews after he had his makeup professionally done at a mall. It wasn't like lipstick or blush, it was more like the kind male actors get before they perform.

Given the halo effect (attractive people are seen as competent, friendly and angels), would it help or hurt a male with makeup on? I mean if you go to a medical school interview looking like a super well groomed, metrosexual while others are looking pretty normal, is that bad? I can't decide.

I heard of a guy who got into Harvard law school by taking tanning pills

 

[PreMedMissteps]

I heard of a guy who got into Harvard law school by taking tanning pills

Soul Man (1986) - IMDb

 

[TypeADissection]

That Hansel is so hot right now

 

[LnSin]

Makeup is a good idea but I think I know the REAL secret to interviews:

Being a normal human being that can passionately talk about their interest in medicine. I know, shocker, but I think THAT'S what adcoms look for!


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[Catalystik]

thick eyeliner look would be overdoing it.

Go with the Captain Jack Sparrow look, instead.

 

[BombsAway]

Go with the Captain Jack Sparrow look, instead.

I didn't know carribean schools did interviews

 

[Toutie]

Go with the Captain Jack Sparrow look, instead.

Something tells me @gyngyn has probably already seen this.

 

[787593]

Soul Man (1986) - IMDb

Ding ding ding!!!

 

[bears1992]

I would love to see "wore make-up to the interview" in the interview notes for a male applicant.

 

[YayPudding]

Great potential for the awkward/bad interview experience thread.

"Wore rouge, lipstick and eyeliner as a 6'2" male applicant. Told them the internet recommended it

Result = involuntary commitment"