[younger looks] and [younger face]

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[younger looks] and [younger face]

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(1) I haven't seen Jack for at least forty years. I received his recent photo yesterday. I don't remember how he looked when he was younger. (my original example)

I have rewritten the last sentences in two different ways below.

(2) I haven't seen Jack for at least forty years. I received his recent photo yesterday. I don't remember his younger looks.

(3) I haven't seen Jack for at least forty years. I received his recent photo yesterday. I don't remember his younger face.

Are both "younger face" and "younger looks" okay to replace the phrase "how he looked when he was younger"? Thank you very much.
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Re: [younger looks] and [younger face]

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Neither would be natural.
(N.B. We would say ' a recent photo of him', not 'his recent photo').
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