Skip to main content

Tattoo Makeup Cover for the DIY ( Do it yourself ) Type


Although I offer tattoo cover, it is pricey and that can be a huge turn-off to brides trying to keep down their wedding costs. The products I use are a professional grade cosmetic, designed to withstand sweat, heat, water, rain, tears and anything else that could dampen the best laid coverage. 

I highly recommend hiring a professional, but if you can't or don't want to hire a professional makeup artist to cover your tattoo, I will give you the low-down on some of the different tattoo makeup available. Keep in mind that these are far inferior to the products I use but are designed for the consumer who wants to save a buck or two.   
The location of the tattoo has a lot to do with how well the coverage stays put. Tattoos on the arms or legs; areas that are the least likely to sweat, will have better results than tattoos on the back or chest areas. But tattoos that are on the underside of the arm or areas that rub against the body, may result in makeup transferring onto the clothing. The below products will work for a short period of time, perhaps for a job interview or photoshoot, but may not hold up to a full wedding day filled with drinking, dancing and hugging....

Comparing brands of Tattoo Cover Makeup

Mehron Tattoo Cover is available in 5 shades individually or as a color wheel.  If you have a large tattoo, the color wheel may not provide enough product to fully conceal the tattoo. You may need to purchase the individual colors and hopefully you are able to blend the colors to match your skintone.  You will also need to purchase the Colorset Powder plus the Barrier Spray. The items may be ordered at their online website. The product takes some time to completely dry and does not work exceptionally well on colorful tattoos. It does work great for blemishes or evening out pigmented skin. Based on the cream consistency, the product may soften and melt as your skin heats up, causing the makeup to slide and rub off.

Dermablend has been long noted as a tattoo cover for brides although not specifically designed for tattoo covering. Dermablend requires several steps with a lot of layering to completely cover the tattoo. It is slow drying and will require a Setting Spray. Because the product contains sunscreen, it ends up looking very visible in the sunlight and will be very noticeable on the camera. It takes lots of time and practice to get the coverage down correctly and you need to be sure to have a good color match to keep it blended with your skin. It will still look like makeup and may be more noticeable than you want. Color matching seems to be the biggest complaint as it's pricey to purchase several shades and it has been noted to rub off. 

CoverMark has a Tattoo Cover kit that contains samples of their full-size products. The product appears not to cover tattoos completely and ends up looking like a large bruise. Several steps and lots of practice are needed. Skin tone matching is an issue with the product and there are complaints of it fading away through the night. Again, the product fails in remaining skin-like and ends up looking like a shiny patch of plastic.

Kat Von D's Tattoo Concealer is not designed as a tattoo cover makeup. It is simply using the name and talent of the artist to sell product. It's a great concealer for under eye circles, skin flaws or blemishes. But as tattoo cover, it is not meant to last or conceal a tattoo and using it will not warrant satisfactory results.

ColorTration's Tattoo Cover Kit comes with 9 blendable shades, application tools plus the Sealing Spray. The professional Camouflage Brush is not included and would need to be purchased separately. The small applicator brushes are not user friendly and the product vials are extremely small and would not be useful to cover anything but a small tattoo. Designed more for skin imperfections rather than tattoos, the full-size individual colors are pricey. Again practice in blending to match the skin tone is important and the Sealing Spray is not suggested to be used anywhere but on the legs and the body. The Sealing Spray is identical to Mehron's Barrier Spray, just renamed to include the Colortration name.

If you are considering covering your tattoo and plan the Do It Yourself route, please be sure to practice well in advance of the wedding day. There is honestly no guaranteed way to cover a tattoo. No matter what product is used, professional or otherwise, it is never going to look like you didn't get tattooed. The tattoo changes the skin's consistency and may be raised or otherwise noticeable even with the best coverage. The products used to conceal a tattoo are just that, products. They are removable and as a result transferable to clothing. They are not permanent and will not last for days. If they did, then they'd be called a "tattoo".
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Make Up for the DIY (Do It Yourself) Bride

If you're a "Do It Yourself" kind of girl, I may venture to guess that your wedding is no exception. Whether for financial reasons or just the hesitation of letting go, you may decide to take wedding day beauty into your own hands. Here is where I can help. Let me give you a few insights into creating a picture perfect bridal photo. There's nothing wrong with doing it yourself, if you're well-informed and excellent at applying your own makeup. I've been doing makeup for well over 20 years and even still I would never attempt to do my own makeup for my wedding day. But to those who are more adventurous, I will provide you with a few important tips. Flawless makeup begins with flawless skin. Get routine facials, wear sunscreen, avoid harmful tanning, drink lots of water, watch what you eat and take care of your skin. We can always make our skin darker with bronzers and spray-on tans but once you damage your skin with UV rays, there's no way i...
Post a Comment
Read more

Red Apple Lipstick

I recently received the cutest makeup package in the mail. It was from Red Apple Lipstick . The items were wrapped in “apple” green tissue paper and placed inside a small burlap-style drawstring pouch. The products included full-size versions of a lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner pencil and a sample lipstick with disposable lip brush. I grabbed the lip pencil first. This was the R-evolution lip liner and the color was Nude. Just as the name implies, it’s the perfect shade to create a neutral lip. The pencil went on creamy, without tugging or stretching the lips and the color stayed true to form. With a matte finish, it creates the perfect daytime finish. Next, was the full-size lipstick in New York, a brown based nude with orange undertones that blended superbly with the Nude pencil. I really liked the consistency of the lipstick and the smooth results it provided. It has no shimmer and is an ideal choice for the workplace. It’s a fantastic color option for day or night. The lip gloss wa...
1 comment
Read more

Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow....

As temperatures begin to drop, humidity lowers and the winds pick up, your skin can become dry and irritated. You need to take care of your skin from head to toe. Here are a few tips to Winterize your skin. Start by switching your facial cleanser to one that is designed for sensitive skin. You want to avoid over exfoliating as it can cause your skin to become dry, red and flaky. Hot showers and baths will open the pores causing moisture in the skin to evaporate. Opt for luke warm water instead. When you dry off, use patting motions rather than rubbing the towel across your skin. Apply a moisturizing lotion immediately to help seal in the moisture and keep your skin soft and supple. To perk up dry, tired skin, use a hydrating facial mask infused with vitamins. This will help restore the natural glow of the skin. Feed your skin with antioxidants and Omega-3 fats. Choose foods with nutrients that will help your skin retain its natural oils. Be sure you are getting the...
Post a Comment
Read more