Tattoo Concealer Makeup

Concealing a tattoo is a fairly easy but extended process so about halfway through, when the tattoo gets to what we here at TRS like to call "the bruise phase" (where it could pass for one) some people like to use a little makeup for special occasions like weddings or holidays. A "bruise phase" tattoo might look like this:

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There are many different kinds of concealer that clients here usually use, and some are even geared specifically towards covering up tattoos like Kat Von D's line at Sephora which features a "highly pigmented, transfer- and water-resistant, multitasking concealer" as its centerpiece.  The collection also includes a light-pink pencil aimed at counteracting the dark blues and blacks of some people's tattoos.

Photo via Sephora.com

Another form of cover-up for tattoos with an added bonus of powerful sun protection (which is important in avoiding scarring from the laser treatments) is the Colorscience line, a powdery, mineral-based product.  It brushes on (yup, the tap-tap-swirl method) and, according to some reviews, stays put well with the right amount of natural looking coverage.  It seems as if a liquid concealer might provide more coverage, but that's just conjecture on my part.

Photo of Colorscience Sunforgettable Mineral Powder in Fair-All Clear via Dermstore.com

Lastly, there's a product full of coverage power called For Ever Full Cover Extreme Camoflauge Cream by Make Up For Ever.  A client has used this before for a tattoo on her chest during her wedding (she had chosen a strapless, sweetheart style neckline) and she reported back that this product completely concealed what otherwise would've looked like a half-gone rose tattoo.  Seems like the heaviest-duty of the three products spotlighted here but again, in-office testing will have to be a future endeavor!

Picture via Totalbeauty.com

In any case, concealing a tattoo with makeup should be a small step in the removal process about halfway through (at treatment 5-7 depending on the color, intensity, and age of the initial tattoo) and give a sense of how the full removal will look in the future.  Questions?  Have your own experiences with covering up a tattoo with makeup?  Have at it in the comments!