{"id":1726,"date":"2019-10-02T22:16:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T22:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seattlemakeupschool.com\/Blog\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2019-10-02T22:16:33","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T22:16:33","slug":"tattoo-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/seattlemakeupschool.com\/Blog\/tattoo-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"TATTOO COVERAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Image by Danielle Papanikolaou<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When concealing a\ntattoo with makeup, it is absolutely crucial to get the right color for your\nskin. You may need to mix several colors together to get the perfect match.\nSome makeup actually darkens a bit when it dries, so test the makeup colors wet\nand dry. The area that you are going to conceal should be clean, dry and free\nof hair. I use a foundation brush to apply the makeup and blend with my\nfingers. Apply the makeup over the tattoo and slightly over the edges of the\ntattoo. Use your fingers or a sponge to blend and feather the edges so they\nlook more natural. You may find that the first coat doesn’t cover the tattoo.\nYou may need to use two or three coats to get the coverage you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is very\nimportant to apply thin coats rather than thick ones, and let each coat dry\ncompletely before applying the next one. I have found because of the\ncomposition of most tattoo cover-up makeup choices out there, drying takes\nawhile so be patient. After you’re happy with the finished product, you need to\nset the makeup so that it doesn’t rub off easily. You can use a translucent\nsetting powder made for body makeup, or try a barrier spray like the one made\nby Mehron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No makeup is\ncompletely transfer proof. You may find that the makeup does rub off onto your\nclothes. And it may not stay put in chlorinated water for long periods of time.\nThat does not mean that it is not long wearing — it is. You should get hours\nof coverage after an application of body makeup. When you’re ready to remove\nyour tattoo cover-up makeup, use a good makeup remover designed for taking off\nbody makeup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even those of us\nwho love our body art occasionally need or want to cover it up, whether for\nwork purposes, a formal function, or a visit to family who might not approve.\nIf clothing won\u2019t meet your cover-up needs, then it\u2019s time to learn how to\nartfully apply makeup to disguise your ink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nRight Product <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStreet\u201d\nfoundations and concealers will work to hide under eye circles and small\nblemishes, but they won\u2019t provide the full and lasting coverage of a specialty\nproduct. There are numerous heavy-duty concealers on the market, such as\nDermablend or Ben Nye Concealer Palette; these are the same products that TV\nand film makeup artists use to cover an actor\u2019s tattoos and other permanent\nmarks (such as scars or veins). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for a product\nthat is completely opaque, heavy, and creamy, not one of the \u201cliquid-to-powder\u201d\nfoundations. Any product with the phrases \u201csheer\u201d or \u201clight\u201d in the description\nwill not do the trick for this cover-up job! Most tattoos use a blue-based ink,\nso a yellow concealer will help to counteract the blue tones. Also, make sure\nthat the concealer matches your skin tone exactly. When applying body makeup,\neven the slightest variation between the makeup and your skin tone is just as\nobvious as the tattoo itself. If necessary, purchase several shades and mix to\nmatch your skin tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find\nspecialty tattoo concealers in the cosmetic sections of large department\nstores. When purchasing in department stores, you have the added bonus of being\nable to test the product and receive recommendations from the cosmetic\nconsultants. If you cannot find a tattoo concealer in your area, you can always\nsearch and order online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With body makeup,\nlong-lasting coverage is vital. Many cream concealers and foundations will\nleave traces of makeup on your clothes—or worse, on other people\u2019s clothes!\nThe last thing you want after carefully disguising your tattoo is to have the\nmakeup smudge or disappear, revealing your ink. Practice with your concealer\nahead of time to make sure that it lives up to its promises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For lasting\nresults, you must first begin with clean and dry skin. Cleanse your skin as\nusual, and then use a toner to wipe away any traces of dirt, oil, and makeup.\nRinse the area and pat dry. Next, follow the recommendations on the package of\nyour product. Some products will require several layers, but others promise\none-step application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a clean, dry\nmakeup sponge for a smooth application. First, apply the product to the area,\nthen use the sponge to spread the concealer evenly. If you are applying several\ncoats, allow each to dry completely. If possible, you might want to cover all\nexposed skin in the area for an even look. This works well for a facial or hand\ntattoo but won\u2019t work as well if you are exposing a lot of skin. If you can\u2019t\nor don\u2019t want to cover all of your skin, make sure to blend the makeup\ncarefully into the surrounding area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are\nsatisfied with the coverage, dust the area with translucent powder to set the\nmakeup in place (some products come with a powder designed to work with that\nspecific formula). Then, test your makeup job by gently wiping a cotton swab or\npiece of tissue across the surface, and hopefully, your makeup won\u2019t smudge!\nFinally, check the coverage in several types of light: if you\u2019ll be in bright\nlight, you\u2019ll need even heavier coverage than in dim lighting.
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How\nto match my skin tone? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many\nproducts available that will cover up a tattoo; however, if you are in a pinch,\nyou can use everyday cosmetics to conceal tattoos. All you need are a few items\nfrom your make-up bag for covering your ink in a hurry. If you have this most\npersonal of artwork on your body in any visible place, it would be a good idea\nto carry these items with you at all times in case you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things\nyou\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Concealer <\/li>
  • Powder <\/li>
  • Powder Brush <\/li>
  • Foundation <\/li>
  • Eyeshadow or blush that is\nclose to your skin tone <\/li>
  • Small cosmetic brush <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Step\n1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apply concealer. If\nyou happen to have two shades, use them both. Put on the lightest shade first,\napplying it as you would when covering up the dark circles underneath your\neyes. Blend it well into the surrounding area. Repeat this using the darker\nconcealer if you have some.
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    Step\n2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apply powder on the\ntattoos. Although a brush will work, a pad is much better. Press the pad firmly\ninto the compact before dabbing evenly and gently across the concealer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step\n3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apply foundation.\nOnce again, if you have a darker shade and a lighter one, use both. Put it on\nas you would on your face, using a light touch, applying the lighter shade\nfirst. You can always apply more but, if you put too much on, you’ll have to\nremove it all and start over with the concealer. Instead of using makeup\nsponges, as you would when applying theatrical makeup, use your fingertips to\nblend it in well. This gives you more control and better coverage. Do the same\nwith the darker shade of foundation if you have it before repeating Step 2 and\napplying powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step\n4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apply eyeshadow or\nblush. Choose a shade that is close to your skin tone. Use a small cosmetic\nbrush to sweep it over the tattoos, dabbing in areas that seem harder to cover.\nPut it in light coats, building the coverage and color as needed. Make sure to\nblend it into the surrounding areas as you go. Repeat step 2 to seal it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tattoo Cover Up and makeup\nconcealers that really work! Have a Tattoo that needs hiding? Blemishes, birth\nmarks, scars or veins that you don’t want anyone to see? Don’t worry, they\nwon’t see a flaw with our hypoallergenic cover up makeup that is easy to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Brands such as Ben\nNye, Mehron, Kryolan Derma Color & Bloody Mary makeup are perfect for\nconcealing tattoos, bruises, stretch marks, blemishes & any number of\nthings. Which ever brand tattoo cover you choose, we suggest you use a neutral\nset face powder to set the cover up and prevent it from smudging or rubbing\noff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Used\nby makeup artists all over the world, this makeup expertly blends away
    \ntemporary and permanent imperfections, including tattoos, birthmarks and\nblemishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is formulated to be highly pigmented for lasting and seamless coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Method Makeup Academy, Seattle\u2019s Makeup School<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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