Tattoos have their time (spring break, mid-life crisis, life-changing moment) and their place (small of the neck, ankle, back), but a job interview rarely qualifies as either. Instead of fretting over strategically placed jewelry or how you're going to pull of a turtleneck, turn to your makeup bag to cover up tattoos. The proper full-coverage makeup can make your ink do a disappearing act. Here, we've compiled the best heavy-duty concealers that can temporarily camouflage any permanent work of art to help you snag that new gig.
For expert advice on how to conceal your tattoos, check out these pro body makeup tips, and get ready to fake it till you make it.
Image via @katvondbeauty
For expert advice on how to conceal your tattoos, check out these pro body makeup tips, and get ready to fake it till you make it.
Image via @katvondbeauty
Try: Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer, $32
This waterproof concealer (and TotalBeauty.com Readers' Choice Award winner) isn't just for your everyday spot -- the highly pigmented formula was specifically designed for scars, burns and tattoos on the face and the body. When browsing through the 12 shades, pick a color about two shades lighter than your complexion to balance out the dark ink in your tattoo.
This waterproof concealer (and TotalBeauty.com Readers' Choice Award winner) isn't just for your everyday spot -- the highly pigmented formula was specifically designed for scars, burns and tattoos on the face and the body. When browsing through the 12 shades, pick a color about two shades lighter than your complexion to balance out the dark ink in your tattoo.
Try: Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Concealer, $25
This long-wear concealer is the brainchild of expert tattoo artist Kat Von D who knows a thing or two about ink, so you can rest easy that your body art will go unnoticed. After applying the concealer with a concealer brush, let it dry completely before building more layers.
This long-wear concealer is the brainchild of expert tattoo artist Kat Von D who knows a thing or two about ink, so you can rest easy that your body art will go unnoticed. After applying the concealer with a concealer brush, let it dry completely before building more layers.
Try: Cover FX Cream Concealer, $27
The name says it all: Thanks to a wide range of available shades and its full coverage, this Canadian brand has become a go-to for brides-to-be looking to cover up their ink. Because Cover FX formulas are completely free of the "inflammatory five" -- parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil and talc -- this concealer is the perfect pick for those with sensitive skin. For best results, layer the concealer and top with Cover FX Total Cover Cream Foundation.
The name says it all: Thanks to a wide range of available shades and its full coverage, this Canadian brand has become a go-to for brides-to-be looking to cover up their ink. Because Cover FX formulas are completely free of the "inflammatory five" -- parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil and talc -- this concealer is the perfect pick for those with sensitive skin. For best results, layer the concealer and top with Cover FX Total Cover Cream Foundation.
Try: Dermablend Leg and Body Cover, $30
This highly pigmented, long-wear body foundation is a godsend for those with tattoos that span wide areas of the body. We love the added SPF that keeps your skin (and your tattoo) protected from the damaging sun. For an even more natural finish, prep the area with Dermablend Leg and Body Tattoo Primer, $25, a chunky concealer stick that lets you zero in on shapes.
This highly pigmented, long-wear body foundation is a godsend for those with tattoos that span wide areas of the body. We love the added SPF that keeps your skin (and your tattoo) protected from the damaging sun. For an even more natural finish, prep the area with Dermablend Leg and Body Tattoo Primer, $25, a chunky concealer stick that lets you zero in on shapes.