Can You Cover Tattoos With Makeup

Covering tattoos with makeup is simple when you use the right products and application techniques. We're sharing how to hide a tattoo like a pro with the help of TEMPTU's airbrush makeup.

How to Cover a Tattoo with Makeup

Since tattoos come in all different colors, it helps to understand color theory and how certain hues cancel each other out. Color correction essentially uses opposite colors on the color wheel to conceal one some other.

Using the nautical chart below, you can run across which tones you lot'll need to cover upwards dissimilar ink (eastward.k., yellowish cancels out purple, green cancels out scarlet, orange cancels out blue, etc.):

To embrace tattoos, nosotros recommend using our all-in-one Tattoo Coverage Kits (calorie-free and dark). Made with an assortment of alcohol-based formulas, these kits are incredibly versatile, highly pigmented, transfer-resistant and waterproof, which makes them perfect for long-lasting tattoo coverage.

Choosing Your Tattoo Coverage Kit

Earlier you encompass your tattoo, y'all'll want to choose the right TEMPTU Tattoo Coverage Kit for your peel tone. Our kits include a wide range of color-correcting shades plus Alcohol 99% and Colorless Powder to conceal even the darkest of ink in iv easy steps.

For lighter skin tones, choose the TEMPTU Tattoo Coverage Kit in Low-cal:

This kit includes the following:

Dura Liquid Starter Set (Pare Low-cal) in shades Porcelain, Blush Ivory, Ivory, Sand, Pure Biscuit, Toffee, Dark-green, Coral Adjuster, Olive Adjuster, Ruddy Adjuster
99% Isopropyl Booze
Colorless Powder

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For deeper skin tones, choose the TEMPTU Tattoo Coverage Kit in Dark:

This kit includes the following:

Dura Liquid Starter Set (Skin Dark) in shades Golden Honey, Clay, Natural Mocha, Cappuccino, Nighttime Cocoa, Espresso, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Cherry-red IO, Cool Blue
99% Isopropyl Alcohol (1 oz.)
Colorless Pulverisation

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How to Encompass Tattoos: A Step-past-Step Guide

We advise covering tattoos by following our signature steps: prep, correct, conceal and complete.

Step #1: Prep

Utilise a cotton pad to wipe the tattooed skin with TEMPTU's Alcohol 99%. Doing so disinfects the surface area while absorbing any excess oil.
For lasting results, avert using any oils or moisturizers before applying our colour correctors.

Pro Tip: Need coverage that really lasts? Apply a primer after prepping the skin to help the makeup terminal all day.

Step #two: Correct

Apply the necessary color corrector (listed below) over the tattoo with a precision brush, a sponge or a TEMPTU airbrush gun held i-2" away from the skin.
For detailed work (or when covering a tattoo that has multiple colors), we recommend using a precision brush to apply the color corrector.
For larger coverage areas, you can employ a wide-bristled constructed brush instead.

TEMPTU Tattoo Coverage Kit in Light:

Black and blueish tones: Coral Adjuster
Light-green tones: Red Adjuster
Red tones: Olive Adjuster

TEMPTU Tattoo Coverage Kit in Dark:

Black and blueish tones: Yellow Ochre
Green tones: Ruby-red IO
Ruby tones: Cool Blue

Pro Tip: An orangish color corrector is a good universal choice for faded tattoos. Working with night black ink? Employ cherry to abolish it out.

Step #3: Conceal

Cull the shade of TEMPTU foundation that matches your peel tone.
Cover tattoo with makeup by airbrushing the shade over the color-corrected tattoo. Be sure to keep the gun 1-2" away from the skin.
Add additional layers until y'all reach the desired level of coverage.
To make sure the coverage is adequately composite, airbrush past the edge of the color-adjusted expanse.

Pro Tip: For particularly dark tattoos, you may need to apply a warmer foundation shade to the color-corrected expanse to ensure that the coverage looks natural.

Stride #4: Complete

Allow the makeup to completely dry out.
Gently pat the covered area with TEMPTU colorless setting powder or Invisible Divergence Finishing Powder to help the coverage final.

Pro Tip: At the end of the day, simply remove the makeup with our Alcohol 99% or baby oil.