Whether it's for a job interview or important photo op or if you just are in the mood to appear tat-free , we totally get it. And luckily, there are many ways to render your ink invisible — none of which require laser treatments, nor a rather high pain tolerance hint: with makeup.
It might help to think of executing a tattoo cover-up with makeup as a really advanced color-correcting project: "Depending on the intensity of the blue or purple, you need a deeper orange or salmon tone [to neutralize it]," makeup artist Benjamin Puckey tells Allure.
With that in mind, we hit up a handful of the industry's most sought-after makeup artists who have experience in creating next-level illusions with deft applications of foundation, concealer, and more. Here, 11 of the most full-coverage concealers and foundations money can buy — plus tips straight from the pros on how to cover up your ink in a pinch.
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How to cover a tattoo without staining clothes. Is tattoo cover up makeup waterproof? How long does tattoo cover makeup up last? Can I cover a face tattoo? Editor Adam Mansuroglu said that while this option "might not be best for daily use" since it takes some time to apply, the level of coverage "made me do a double take to remember I had tattoo. Who better to trust than a former tattoo artist when you need to temporarily cover a permanent tattoo?
While not enough to totally cover a tattoo on its own, editors found this to be an effective base layer to combine with other heavy-duty cover-up products. Gift Ideas. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Kayla Ramsey. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. This lightweight, water-resistant concealer, available in 16 shades, covers tattoos with a transfer-resistant formula that won't rub off on clothes.
Bartlett raves about this product, saying, "It really dries down and provides medium-to-full coverage for tattoos. I generally start with a warm color to color-correct, and then add a flesh tone on top after to fully conceal.
Designed for use in film and TV, Ben Nye products offer high performance at a low price point. The wheel of four shades allows you to color-correct and conceal to perfection. Pro tip: When you've mixed your way to the ideal shade, stash the remaining mixture in an empty contact lens case and use it for touch-ups. Kevyn Aucoin's full-coverage, natural-finish face and body foundation comes in 15 richly pigmented shades.
It's also waterproof and transfer-resistant, i. Start by blending a small amount and adding as you go for more natural, gradual coverage. With a doe-foot applicator, this matte liquid concealer is good for covering medium or large areas of ink. Bonus: Like all KVD products, it boasts a cruelty-free, vegan formula. Dermablend is one of the leading brands for full-coverage face and body makeup, beloved by experts, including Henney. This full-coverage, cruelty-free concealer from Too Faced comes in a whopping 35 shades, perfect for hiding tattoos on a wide array of skin tones.
Formulated with hyaluronic acid and coconut water, it dries to a natural, flexible finish that doesn't crack or look cake-y. Ninh is careful to point out that the best makeup for covering tattoos either has an alcohol base or is alcohol-activated; most concealers designed for the face are water-based.
To give a water-based concealer extra staying power, try covering your tattoo with a thin layer of a liquid bandage product like KeriCure Natural Seal Invisible Bandage before layering on makeup. Dermacol's matte-finish concealer has been used for decades on film and TV sets, and this classic still holds up for covering tattoos today.
The product's claim to fame: The formula contains 50 percent pigments so it boasts concentrated coverage. Gently tap the makeup, available in 19 shades, onto your skin with fingers or a damp sponge. Thank you [email] for signing up.
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