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Enzie, this is looking real good. The changes you have made have improved the painting much.
At this stage, I think that there are two things that you can consider.
One, what is more important the hand or the face. Sure the hand is there but it should not dominate. Don't you think? As is, the hand has many sharp lines, brush strokes, value shifts that grab the eye. I would even consider shrinking the hand entirely ever so slightly. Then I would paint it as a soft cylindrical form fingers as well, constantly keeping in mind what is shadow what is light. When I have done this then I would hint at bone structure using a slight variation in value or temperature.
Second, there should be a definite distinction between face in light and face in shadow. This must be evident otherwise you will not have the punch. Remember the shadows are your anchor and the half tones tell the entire story. If you see strong highlights, like the bridge of the nose, don't paint them that bright. Remember this is a photo reference. You as the artist will create the illusion of realistic planes. Strong and bright reflection, where we use white does not occur on skin in real life.
The whites of the eyes mite be to bright.
If you care to brighten the reds try mixing some cad orange with your cad red
When looking to your painting envision that a person is in front of you and not a photo. Think about skin, not photo.
I hope that you will accept what I say as words of encouragement.
I sincerely wish you the best.
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