![]() Orangey hues work well to offset blues and darker inks, too. Color Correct: “Before covering the tattoo with foundation or concealer, you need to neutralize the tattoo with an orange-based product,” Nguyen says.Even if you don’t believe in the powers of primer in your day-to-day makeup routine, Nguyen says it needs to be the foundation of the tattoo cover-up process because it gives all the subsequent layers something to grab onto. Prime Time: Unlike your face, this canvas has more dimension and color that isn’t naturally found in your skin.His recommendation: “Clean the area with alcohol on a cotton pad” to remove excess sebum. “Make sure the skin has no oil and that the surface is totally clean and dry to prepare the skin for tattoo covering,” Nguyen explains. Prep The Skin: Unlike the process of using body makeup, exfoliation is a no-no over your tattoo - but you already knew that.What you will need is a primer, concealer, color corrector, setting powder or spray, and a brush or blender to get you unseen. Get Your Products: As we said, it is possible to cover a tattoo with regular makeup (if you have the patience to layer, that is), but it’s worth investing in products specifically created for cover-ups.If you are fully healed and ready to conceal, here’s what you need to know: To prevent infection, poor healing, or scarring, follow your tattoo artist's instructions and avoid cover-ups until you are fully recovered (which may take up to six months depending on the size and treatment area). With consistent SPF application and daily moisturizing, you know just how sensitive the area can be – especially if it isn’t done healing. If you’ve been inked, you’re familiar with both the immediate and long-term aftercare a tattoo requires to preserve it. We’ve rounded up the best below, but, before we get there, celebrity makeup artist and KVD Beauty global veritas artistry ambassador Anthony Nguyen tells us how to go about camouflaging our ink. For the most flawless finish, it’s worth investing in products that are long-wearing and full-coverage. Now, if you’re new to the body makeup game and are here to discover some pro tips, know that it is possible to cover up a tattoo with regular makeup products - though it may prove more difficult because they aren’t usually as pigmented or intended for thicker layering. Be it for a wedding, to hide it from an unsuspecting relative during a family reunion (there are certain things grandma doesn’t need to know), or any other reason under the sun, the power of makeup can work wonders to temporarily conceal otherwise permanent ink. While you may love your body art and have no plans for tattoo removal, there may come a time when you want to cover it up, without layering up.
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