A Guide to the Best Tattoo Coverup Makeup

Sometimes it is impossible to completely remove a tattoo. Even if you go through laser tattoo removal, your tattoo may still be slightly visible. Perhaps you cannot afford laser tattoo removal, or don't want your tattoo permanently gone.

The solution is to conceal your ink. Concealing tattoos can be done with the help of the right cosmetics. The key is to use the right products in the right way. If you've ever tried to use face makeup like foundation or concealer to cover a tattoo, then you've already learned that it doesn't work. Covering tattoos requires a highly pigmented foundation designed for use on the body.

Luckily, there are more choices than ever on the market today. Dermablend Leg and Body Cover remains one of the most popular choices. It is one of the first notable body makeups to be used for the purposes of concealing a tattoo. Dermablend is used with a setting powder that makes the foundation long wearing and helps prevent fading and rubbing off. Then there's Colortration. Colortration makes some of the most highly pigmented, natural body foundation ever. The bottles are small but a little goes a long way.

Another addition to the world of body makeup is Tattoo Camo. As its name suggests, it is designed to act as camoflauge for tattoos. This foundation is available in a variety of shades to match any skin tone and unlike Dermablend or Colortration comes in creme form rather than liquid. Another creme concealer that should be considered is Ben Nye. Ben Nye makes stage makeup and offers palettes of cream color in every shade imaginable. There are even neutralizers to be used under the body makeup to help neutralize the color of the tattoo.

No matter which makeup you use, it is important to use it correctly. Tattoo coverup makeup should be applied to clean, dry, hair-free skin. Your skin should not be overly dry or overly moisturized. Some people use a foundation brush to apply the makeup, others prefer their fingers. Work in small sections and apply a thin layer to the tattoo but not the skin surrounding it.

Allow the makeup to dry. Apply a second thin layer and this time gently blend the edges into the surrounding skin. Let the second layer dry. If you find more coverage is needed, you can add a third layer. After the third layer is completely dry, dust the entire area with setting powder and brush away the excess with a powder brush. The keys to applying body makeup are: thin layers, letting each coat dry before applying the next, and choosing the right color for your skin tone.

On the subject of color, it may be necessary to mix more than one shade of tattoo coverup makeup to get the perfect match. When you find the perfect color and apply it correctly, you'll be amazed at how your tattoos can vanish!