Bargain Beauty Tip:Cover Up a Tattoo With Makeup

Posted by beauty bargainista in Makeup Cover Products

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If you have a few prominently placed tattoos, no doubt you’ve tried to cover them hastily before a job interview, your wedding or a meeting with your new boyfriend’s conservative parents.

In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, “about 40 percent of Americans ages 26 to 40 have a tattoo.

Thankfully, through the miracle of modern makeup, a woman has many options to cover her tattoos easily.

With a few strokes of concealer, red-based lipstick and translucent powder you can cover up your tattoos with makeup and keep your tattooed skin a secret. Things you’ll need

1 small synthetic or nylon makeup brush
1 medium synthetic or nylon makeup brush
1 tube of red-based matte lipstick (not frosted lip gloss)
translucent powder
concealer in a warm tone
concealer in a cool tone

Step 1 – Clean area with soap and water.

To remove any oil or lotion residue from skin the tattooed area needs a thorough cleansing. Make sure skin is clean so makeup product will adhere to the tattoo uniformly and smoothly.

Step 2- Cover the tattoo with the red-based lipstick.

Use the small synthetic brush to cover the tattoo with makeup in small seamless strokes. Start with the outer area of the tattoo and brush the makeup gently but thoroughly across the tattoo.

Apply 2 to 3 thin coats of the lipstick to the tattoo. Allow the area to dry between each individual application of the makeup.

Step 3- Apply the cool tone concealer.

Use the medium synthetic brush to apply the makeup to cover the tattoo. The light colored makeup is used to counteract the deep red tone of the lipstick.

Use wide strokes to cover the tattoo, starting from the edge of the design inward. Apply 2 to 3 thin coats of the concealer, before proceeding to the next step.

Step 4-Apply the warm tone concealer over the tattoo.

The concealer must be an exact match to your skin tone. Again apply 2 to 3 coats to cover the tattoo. But more layers of makeup should be applied if the red-based makeup is still peeking through the layers of makeup.

Step 5-Cover the makeup with translucent powder.

Dip the medium, fluffy bronzer brush into the translucent powder. Dust the tattooed areas with the brush lightly. Don’t skip the translucent powder step. It is important for smudge resistance and to set the makeup.

3 more tips to cover up your tattoo with makeup

If the tattoo is large, section the tattoo into fourths before applying makeup.
Dermablend is a popular makeup used to cover tattoos.
Wait a minimum of one hour before covering the tattoo with clothing.

Who wants to pay approximately $1,000 dollars over five sessions to remove a tattoo? Instead, use this handy makeup recipe to cover your tattoo with makeup and keep your tramp stamps and ankle tats away from prying eyes.

Image Credit – Flickr/Meanestindian