Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment – you know that going in. But, what you don’t know is, are you really going to adore that cartoon character peeking over your shoulder in a few years' time? You might not be able to foresee if your dream wedding dress complements your tribal neck tattoo. And you may not know at the moment that a lifelong inking commemorating your summer holiday with the girls. Whatever the reason, there may come a time when you want to temporarily cover up your tattoo. Nonsense, you can’t possibly do that, right? Wrong!
Maybelline
Maybelline Superstay Foundation 24 Hour 10 Ivory 30ml
£1.00
Revolution
Revolution Pro Correcting Face Primer Radiant Peach
£3.50
Step 1 – Apply red/orange colour corrector
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to colour correcting as everyone has their own unique skin tone as the starting point. But, it’s now common beauty knowledge that an orange/red concealer can help cancel out green/blue undertones – which is perfect when covering up a tattoo. Apply this all over your tattoo (use a brush for accuracy) and set with matte powder.
If you have a dark skin tone, you could try correcting with a red – even a matte red lipstick could work as a base. While on paler skin tones you might see a peach tinge if you use an orange corrector so you may want to skip straight to step 2.
Step 2 – Add high coverage foundation
Blot on an even layer of high coverage foundation using a blending sponge. Build up the coverage until your tattoo is completely out of sight. We love using Revolution PRO’s highly pigmented formula that has been specially created with this type of coverage in mind – it can even cover birthmarks and pigmented skin tone.
Step 3 – Set with powder & spray
It’s important to set your foundation with a matte powder and setting spray to create a natural-looking finish. Always opt for a waterproof and long-lasting foundation too to prevent any blotches if it starts raining or you start working up a sweat.
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How to cover a tattoo
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Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment – you know that going in. But, what you don’t know is, are you really going to adore that cartoon character peeking over your shoulder in a few years' time? You might not be able to foresee if your dream wedding dress complements your tribal neck tattoo. And you may not know at the moment that a lifelong inking commemorating your summer holiday with the girls. Whatever the reason, there may come a time when you want to temporarily cover up your tattoo. Nonsense, you can’t possibly do that, right? Wrong!
What do you need to cover a tattoo with makeup?
High coverage foundation/concealer
Blending sponge
Stippling brush
Setting spray/powder
Red colour corrector
Step 1 – Apply red/orange colour corrector
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to colour correcting as everyone has their own unique skin tone as the starting point. But, it’s now common beauty knowledge that an orange/red concealer can help cancel out green/blue undertones – which is perfect when covering up a tattoo. Apply this all over your tattoo (use a brush for accuracy) and set with matte powder.
If you have a dark skin tone, you could try correcting with a red – even a matte red lipstick could work as a base. While on paler skin tones you might see a peach tinge if you use an orange corrector so you may want to skip straight to step 2.
Step 2 – Add high coverage foundation
Blot on an even layer of high coverage foundation using a blending sponge. Build up the coverage until your tattoo is completely out of sight. We love using Revolution PRO’s highly pigmented formula that has been specially created with this type of coverage in mind – it can even cover birthmarks and pigmented skin tone.
Step 3 – Set with powder & spray
It’s important to set your foundation with a matte powder and setting spray to create a natural-looking finish. Always opt for a waterproof and long-lasting foundation too to prevent any blotches if it starts raining or you start working up a sweat.
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