STEP 5: Set and Protect Setting your cover-up is essential to fight body friction. Apply foundation in thin multiple layers for added coverage. STEP 4b: Buff and Finish "If you don't have access to airbrush, buffing is the next best thing," says Michelle, "Dab a few drops of your foundation onto your color-corrected surface, and buff using a flat-bottomed Kabuki brush-MAC makes a great one, the 180." Since buffing efficiently spreads all the product on, you really only need a few drops of foundation. STEP 4a: Airbrush For those with access to airbrush, now is the time to pull out your gun! "Airbrushing will give a flawless veil of color on your tattoo and it lasts really well," explains Michelle. Yes, this process is tedious, but it's a crucial step, so take your time and do it right. Experiment with technique and application to see what color and coverage is right for you. Because everyone's base tone is different, you may need to mix your correctors for just the right shade. For multicolored tattoos, neutralize each tone with a different color corrector (green and red, yellow and purple, and peach and blue neutralize one another other). For tattoos that just use black ink (typically with a blue undertone), blend a pinkish-peach toned color corrector lightly.
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STEP 3: Color-Correct In order to get a smooth and even skin tone, neutralize the tattoo ink before base. And to set your makeup disguise with powder, use a large fluffy brush. For detailed or precision work, keep a set of synthetic Taklon brushes nearby. STEP 2: Choose Your Tools For overall concealer application, opt for a blending or buffing brush-something that will evenly distribute and blend any cover-up into the skin. Make sure the area is completely dry before starting. Wipe it down with either a light toner or Witch Hazel (available at heath food stores).
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STEP 1: Prep Skin Make sure the area you're working with is free of germs and dirt.
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Here's the full how-to with Michelle's best tattoo cover-up picks. So what's the trick to having perfectly covered up tattoos? It's all about the right colors and right application. There's more physical movement, touching, and friction involved that your face doesn't have to deal with," says Michelle. "People just aren't used to wearing body makeup normally. Sweat and dirt are problems, but your primary concern is durability. "You have to create a clean, color-corrected canvas before you even bring out the foundation and concealer, otherwise it's just going to look splotchy and obvious."Ĭovering up the body with makeup is a little bit different than working with the face. "It's all about neutralizing and correcting the tattoo colors before you even conceal," says New York City-based makeup artist Michelle Coursey. Some people will need a tattoo completely covered, where others don’t mind if a bit peeks through.Have any tattoos you want to cover up for the upcoming warm weather season? Apparently, there's more than meets than eye for a good cover-up job. Use both your judgment and your client’s opinion to decide if you need more coverage on the area. This will keep the coverage in place all day. To complete the coverage, set the area with a setting spray.Using a matte powder will keep the coverage looking flawless and will not draw extra attention to the area. To set the concealed area, use a matte translucent setting powder to set the makeup in place.This will stop the product from being absorbed into the sponge, providing fuller coverage. Pro Tip: Lightly tap the product into the skin using the pad of your finger. Use your sponge or brush to stipple the product over the area you concealed. Next, use a foundation that matches the skin color.Rubbing will only remove the concealer and lighten your coverage. The trick here is to stipple lightly to push the concealer into the skin. Either use a large makeup sponge or brush to stipple the concealer into the tattoo. Starting with a concealer one shade lighter than the skin, cover the tattoo fully.This will avoid any contamination to the makeup and prevent infection on the skin. Stephanie recommends you make sure that the tattoo is completely healed, which generally takes about 45 days. Lightly cleanse the area of the tattoo with a gentle makeup wipe.
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