Would you rather look distinguished or younger?

I recently trimmed my husbands beard. I’m not a big fan but I asked that if he intends to keep it that it should at least have a proper shape and look kept.

I think it makes him look years older, (especially since it is almost all white), but it does add some interest to his face.

In the past he has always wanted to keep a beard but he would be lazy and it looked sloppy and puffy. He has a lot of facial hair and would let it grow all the way down his neck.
When he would shave people would also tell him he looks years younger.
Anyway, with the much improved look, everyone at work has been commenting that he looks distinguished. So he really loves his beard now!

I would also like some tips on how to trim the hair under the lower lip area. He doesn’t have a bald spot like most guys on the chin so the whole chin area is covered with hair. (No straight razors please. I suck with that and he will probably bleed to death if I attempt that.)