Whether it’s meeting your future mother-in-law, a corporate interview or simply regret about the permanent souvenir from your spring break in Mexico, the reasons for keeping your tattoo covered are endless. But before you start saving for laser removal, consider these five easy steps for keeping your tattoo covered, no painful lasers necessary.
Step 1: Cleanse Your Skin
Just like you would clean your face prior to makeup application, you’ll want to clean your tattooed skin before applying any sort of tattoo cover-up. Any body cleanser will work, just remember to dry your skin thoroughly before the next step. Water can dilute the cover-up, making it harder to conceal the tattoo.
Step 2: Prime & Conceal
Use a liquid or cream concealer two to three shades lighter than your skin tone to begin covering the tattoo. A makeup sponge or flat-faced brush is ideal for more effectively applying the concealer. Remember to blot rather than rub the foundation on your skin, as rubbing will move the concealer around, rather than provide true coverage. Don’t worry if your tattoo is still visible.
Step 3: Full-Coverage Foundation
Now that your tattoo has been primed for coverage, it’s time to apply the main layer of foundation. Be sure to match the foundation to your skin tone perfectly. I recommend using Dermablend’s Smooth Indulgence Foundation . It’s specifically made to cover the most intense skin imperfections, like scars and burns, and it’s made with a lightweight formula. Repeat Step Two and blot the foundation over your tattoo with the same makeup sponge or flat-faced brush for even, full coverage.
Step 4: Pressed Powder
Similar to using finishing powders on your face, use a translucent powder over your covered tattoo. It will help set your makeup, giving it a natural, matte finish.
Step 5: Hair Spray To Stay
You don’t want to end up with your hard work smudged all over your clothes, or worse, someone else. Apply a light spritz of hairspray over your tattoo to seal in your concealer and foundation. Allow a brief drying period before getting dressed.
By Marylyn Simpson