Dear Von

Q: Dear Von,

Do you know of a good brand of tattoo cover-up makeup? Had I known my friend was getting married & that I was to be in the wedding, I might not have chopped off all of my hair exposing my tattoo.



A: Dear Irene Ink,

Covering up a tattoo is more about application, less about the brand of  make up.

First, cleanse the area to remove sebum, the protective oils our skin excretes, & dirt. Next, exfoliate the area with a body scrub. Pat dry.

Using the tips of your fingers, apply a foundation that matches your skin tone on that area of the body. Think of patting the foundation into the skin rather than smearing it across the area.

Next, apply a small amount of concealer to the pad of your ring finger. Gently pat the concealer over the tattoo focusing on the inked area- not the surrounding skin. It is very important that the concealer not be lighter than your skin tone- we do not want to 'highlight' the area.

Using a wedge sponge apply powder. Again, press the powder into the skin as opposed to wiping the sponge across the area.

Finally, take a large powder brush and apply a loose setting powder over all exposed skin around the tattoo.  This will help to blend the tattoo area with the rest of your 'naked' skin.


Have fun at the wedding!

KissKiss
Von