![]() “It will neutralize the cool tone of the blue-black ink so that it doesn’t look ashy underneath,” says makeup artist Omayma Ramzy. The makeup artists were split between using a concealer that’s more orange or red in color, but they all serve the same purpose. “Most tattoos are black, and that black ink has a blue undertone, so you need to block that out first,” Rebecca Wachtel previously told Elite Daily. ![]() Next up, all of the makeup artists that Bustle spoke with explained that it’s important to color-correct your tattoo if you want to be able to truly cover it up. “Stay away from using lotion the day of because it will rub off the tattoo cover,” she explains, adding that you may even want to saturate a cotton pad with some rubbing alcohol to swipe over your skin before applying any makeup (letting it fully dry first, of course). Before you even get started, Thorisdottir stresses that you’ll need your skin to be completely clean and dry. How you apply your products is also crucial, and it involves quite a few steps to guarantee that your tattoo is fully covered and that your makeup will stay in place. ![]() Pro Tips For Applying Tattoo Cover-Up Makeupįinding a product that matches your skin tone is only half the battle when it comes to covering up tattoos. Full-coverage makeup that matches your skin tone (if you choose an alcohol-activated palette, you’ll also need 99% isopropyl rubbing alcohol).Color-correcting product (you can reference a color wheel for colorful tattoos, but for black tattoos, you’ll want an orange-red).Tattoo Cover-Up Essentialsīefore you read the step-by-step for applying your tattoo cover-up makeup, here’s a list of must-have products, according to professional makeup artists: Her work spans special effects and prosthetics for films and television series like Letters From Iwo Jima and Truth Be Told, as well as plenty of tattoo cover-up for Pretty Little Liars and Daisy Jones & The Six. Rebecca Wachtel is a makeup artist for film and television who has more than 20 years of professional experience. ![]() Thorisdottir has served as the makeup department head on films like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Suicide Squad, Don’t Worry Darling, and Babylon. Heba Thorisdottir is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist with more than 20 years of experience across editorial shoots, advertising campaigns, red carpet events, and film and television. Ramzy is also the founder of Omayma Skin. Her work includes editorial shoots, advertising campaigns, and red carpet events. Omayma Ramzy is a celebrity makeup artist and skin expert based in Los Angeles. She has worked with celebrities like Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, and Lily Aldridge, and her expertise includes weddings, editorial shoots, and red carpet events. Meg Boes is a celebrity makeup artist and hairstylist based in Nashville. Waterproof or water-resistant formulas are always helpful, but you’ll also need translucent setting powder and setting spray to really lock things in place. While alcohol colors are longer lasting, when working with foundation or concealer, you’ll also need to add in a few more steps to ensure the makeup doesn’t rub off. “Always have several shades in case it needs to be lighter or darker to blend,” makeup artist Meg Boes advises when working with more traditional makeup products. When using a foundation or concealer, Thorisdottir recommends staying away from (or at least limiting) silicone ingredients if you tend to sweat more as they have a tendency to sweat off faster. “Alcohol colors (pigment that is activated by 99% alcohol) are the best for longevity, but they can be tricky to learn,” Heba Thorisdottir, who has headed up the makeup departments on films like Babylon and Don’t Worry Darling, tells Bustle. According to the experts Bustle interviewed for this article, the best tattoo cover-up makeup products are full-coverage foundations and creams that come in multiple shades. But when you’re trying to temporarily hide a tattoo in a pinch, arming yourself with the tools and tips the pros swear by is the next best thing. ![]() Covering up a tattoo is an art - one that typically requires professional makeup artists to mix up custom colors and use an airbrush device (at least for film and television work). ![]()
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