Beard can cover ageing well and augments facial aesthetics regardless of jaw line etc. On that topic reminds me of this model, even though he has legit amazing looks and would look the part without a beard, the beard does add something, especially these days facial hair seems mandatory, facial hair really is the make up equivalent. No surprises the girls didn't care if it was grey or dyed lol, it's all looks and he didn't really look older with the grey either. Genes (hair on top, skin) matter more in youthfulness and a beard can cover signs of ageing and bring out features well. Clean shaven and wax on top, low fade and slicked hair look is also a classic sharp appearance that never dies.
The guy in OP needs a beard for different reasons, very feminine/beta type of look and it does take a bit of that away. Must suck though shaving and seeing the reality!