How to Use High Coverage Concealer to Cover Up Absolutely Everything...
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Yep, you heard me, the wonders of a high coverage concealer extends beyond covering up dark under eye circles, blemishes and pigmentation on the face.
With the right tools and techniques you can apply a concealer to cover all number of sins, marks, and anything else you might want to conceal on your body too.
So, if you're looking for the best makeup to hide birthmarks or a full coverage concealer for tattoos, we've got you covered (really covered).
Step 1: Always Use a Primer.
Why we recommend it: If you want your makeup to stick around, start with a primer. The Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener for Oily Skin leaves your skin matte and helps your makeup stick around for ages.
Step 2: Full Coverage Concealer.
Our pick: Napoleon Perdis Pro Palette Concealer.
Why we recommend it: For concealing birthmarks and the like, you'll need a good-quality concealer with serious coverage. One-size-fits-all concealers need not apply! Go for high coverage concealer for tattoos that can cover permanent marks like this versatile formula. This concealer palette comes with three different colours. This means that you can blend the shades to get the perfect mix of tones for 100% coverage.
Step 3: Pick a Powder.
Why we recommend it: Want to keep tattoo concealer and birthmark concealer in check all day? MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Loose Translucent Powder is the ticket! It provides an undetectable finish, which will make your work look perfectly natural.
Step 4: Long-Wear Foundation.
Why we recommend it: Concealer alone won’t cover it all. You’ll need a full-coverage foundation like Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15. This formula lasts all day and provides a natural finish.
Step 6: A Spritz of Setting Spray.
Why we recommend it: Last but not least, use a top-notch setting spray like IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Setting Spray to set all your makeup in place. This is a hydrating formula that will keep your skin looking healthy.
Our Tried and Tested Method for Covering Tattoos and Birthmarks:
- After cleansing the area, apply your primer. Use a sponge, your fingertips, or whatever tool you like, but don't skip this step.
- Use a sponge or brush to apply a concealer that can cover tattoos. Dab the concealer onto your skin rather than rubbing it in.
- Lightly dust your translucent setting powder over the concealer to lock your coverage in place.
- If you want heavy-duty coverage, you need to double down. Dab on another layer of concealer to seal the deal and cover a dark tattoo or birthmark.
- Use foundation to blend telltale concealer edges into the rest of your skin. Opt for beauty blender to get a smooth look.
- Lightly dust on one last layer of translucent setting powder.
- To make your concealment sweat proof and long-lasting, give it a spritz of setting spray.
If you're looking for a full coverage foundation to help cover tattoos, check out our guide 5 of the Best Makeup to Cover Tattoos.
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