Study: One In Three Bosses Think Women Wear Too Much Makeup To Work (POLL)

Is Wearing Makeup Hurting Your Career?

Do you want to climb the corporate ladder? It'll take more than wearing Tory Burch flats or a Tiffany watch.

Wear less makeup, says a new study.

A new survey by UK-based officebroker.com finds that 1/3 of bosses believe some of their female co-workers wear too much makeup to work, reports the Daily Mail.

The worst cosmetics sins, according to the study? Having bright red lips, overly made-up eyes and too much blush. Bold lips ranked as the biggest faux pas, with 32% of managers saying the look was too overwhelming for the office.

There's a silver lining, though, makeup-loving ladies: 12% of bosses say they like women to wear a moderate amount of make-up to work.

And lest you think the survey gender-lopsided, the poll included 500 male and female bosses.

But, of course, there's always a different survey: one commissioned by Procter & Gamble last month finds that makeup can actually enhance your image at the office.

Do you think makeup is A-OK for work? Read more at the Daily Mail, and vote in our own poll below.

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