By Andrea Davidson


There are many people in the world who have opted to ink their bodies with various designs or patterns, some investing lots of money on their body art. So why consider the use of tattoo cover up makeup? Some body art is regrettable, and where the tattoo artist may not have provided satisfactory tattoo art, many customers may wish to cover it up. Another reason is a search for employment. Some employers may look upon a candidate unfavorably if the candidate is sporting a tattoo. Whatever the reason, these cosmetics can hide any tattoos if you do not want them to be visible.

The most important part of these cosmetics is obviously the ability of the make up to hide the body art. Try looking up reviews on the internet or asking friends or family for recommendations on cosmetics that they have tried. Some magazines may offer free test samples of the make up they are advertising, and many pharmacies selling the products may do the same which you can test in store. Make sure you are informed before you make an investment.

You must also decide how much you want to spend on the cosmetics to hide your tattoo. If you have a lot of money to spend, it may be worth paying a little more for a good brand. However, ensure you are getting value. Some brands may charge a lot of money for make up that doesn't work as well. Ensure you check the reviews and know that you are paying for something that works. Try to consider the amount of product you get for the price as well, not just the price itself.

The cosmetics you buy must be able to withstand water that it may come into contact with. Waterproof cosmetics must be able to withstand the washing of hands, rain and showers to a certain extent. This will save time and money, as you may end up reapplying the product many times a day. This means it will be expensive and time consuming unless you make sure that the make up you are buying is waterproof.

Now you must consider what products you need. Concealer is possibly the most important part of any cosmetic of this kind. This helps to hide the bulk of the body art, by covering it over with the color of your skin. Because of this, it is very important to decide on a concealer which will match your skin tone. If you choose a concealer which is too pale skin, the area will look white and shiny and will probably draw more attention to it. However, if you choose a concealer which is much darker than your skin tone, you will be left with a dark orange patch which will not detract attention from the area either. Testing the concealers in person is a necessity.

Moisturizer is very important when applying these cosmetics, as it enables the products you are putting on to rub into the skin effectively. This means that it will be much less noticeable when applied. Many companies offer moisturizer or base which specifically prepares tattooed skin for the make up you will apply. Your cosmetics will stay longer on your skin if you use one of these, therefore it will save you money and time.

Some brands offer protective seals to spray or rub on gently over your concealer. This provides an invisible barrier to further protect it against rubbing off on your clothes, or washing off in the rain or water. Purchasing one of these can save you more money, and avoid the embarrassment of the cosmetics rubbing off.

This article is here to help you think about the right factors when considering buying tattoo cover up makeup. Make sure you pay for something that is worth the money if you purchase cosmetics to try and hide your tattoo.




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