Tattoo Cover-Up
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free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:42 pm

I have been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo on my shoulder, but it is fairly large (about 2 in x 4 in). My question is: I have a job where tattoos are not seen as professional by some and would like to know if there is an effective, sweat-proof, smudge-proof, cover-up, for this little indulgence. I wear a lot of short sleeve tops that will show it. Would like to test a few out. If it is not successful, then I just might put the tattoo somewhere else Very Happy

free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:49 pm

I'm going to have to investigate this myself. I hear DermaBlend (?) is good. That's what my tattoo artist recommended. My need is not to hide it at work, but from my mother... Laughing

I'm heading to NYC in June with her...and she's never seen it (I got it almost two years ago)...she saw my most recent ink on my left wrist back in Dec. and told me "Don't get another one." Laughing

I'm already planning on adding to my arm, and my lower back tattoo, as well as designing an entirely new tattoo for between my shoulder blades.

My only piece of advice...if you keep changing your mind about what you want...don't get it.
I have a rule...If I don't change the design for 6 months...I'll allow myself to get it.
I've been changing my mind like crazy for my upper back. So my next one will probably be my additions to my arm or lower back...but AFTER the trip to NYC in June. Smile

free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:59 pm

I would not put makeup on a tattoo until it is healed completely. Mineral oil/petrochemicals especially can interfere with the healing, and also can cause the ink to heal out, leaving you with blank and/or faded spaces that you'll have to have retouched.

free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:00 pm

I have a tattoo that I tried covering up with Dermablend and CoverRx (I think that's what it's called), but both didn't do a good job. The makeup artist applied about 5-6 layers and the end result, very very cakey and couldn't get the right color. She kept on blending and feathering and so forth. If only I was able to get the right color. I've heard if you use theatre makeup that it's better but I've never tried it.

free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:38 pm

Nothing I've ever tried, including Dermablend, has ever covered any of my 4 tattoos. I recommend placing your tattoo where it can easily be covered by clothing if you really have a need to cover it. I can cover all of mine easily if I so desire.

My 17yo ds is wanting a tattoo - and my only rule for it is that it MUST be somewhere that he can easily cover it for a job should that be necessary. Smile

free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:40 pm

There is a product that I saw online once which is supposed to cover & conceal everything, it's called "Veil Cover". I just had a look at their site again & the shades available look a bit odd to me Confused

But who knows it could actually work, apparently it's been around for 50 years! Razz

http://www.veilcover.com/veilcovercream.htm

Smile

Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:37 pm

Jane iredale do two products, disappaear and cover care to cover up tattoos etc. I have never used them but i do know the cover care is very thick and doesn't rub off!
Might be worth a look.

free skin care · Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:57 pm

I believe Jane Iredale has a concealor that is supposed to cover tattoos. I have a few tattoos myself, but my job doesn't require covering them up. I'd recommend getting your tattoo somewhere you can cover it up though.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:04 am

divalovesmusic wrote:

I have been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo on my shoulder, but it is fairly large (about 2 in x 4 in). My question is: I have a job where tattoos are not seen as professional by some and would like to know if there is an effective, sweat-proof, smudge-proof, cover-up, for this little indulgence. I wear a lot of short sleeve tops that will show it. Would like to test a few out. If it is not successful, then I just might put the tattoo somewhere else Very Happy

If you're already thinking about covering it up, should you be getting one in the first place?

Before you decide, what if it doesn't come out right? Also consider that you might like it now but what about in 5 years time? What about when you're an old lady?

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:16 am

sarahb wrote:

divalovesmusic wrote:

I have been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo on my shoulder, but it is fairly large (about 2 in x 4 in). My question is: I have a job where tattoos are not seen as professional by some and would like to know if there is an effective, sweat-proof, smudge-proof, cover-up, for this little indulgence. I wear a lot of short sleeve tops that will show it. Would like to test a few out. If it is not successful, then I just might put the tattoo somewhere else Very Happy

If you're already thinking about covering it up, should you be getting one in the first place?

Before you decide, what if it doesn't come out right? Also consider that you might like it now but what about in 5 years time? What about when you're an old lady?

My thought on tattoos is you only live once...no I might not want them in 40 years, but at least I enjoyed them for the 40 years.
Covering up is not because you want to cover it up, it's because your job is making you cover them up.

Besides...I'll be the coolest grandma with my ink...yeah baby!!! Laughing

I feel life is too short to worry about how you are going to feel about something in 10, 15, 20 years. While I'm not an impulse-type person (I do have my 6 month rule) I feel that focusing on how I may or may not view tattoos in the coming years is pointless. What if I sit there wishing I had just done it "when I was young?" I can always get them removed. Removal is a huge painful process, but if I want it removed, I'll do it. After all...I sat through the pain once, I can do it again Smile

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:31 am

ParisTroika wrote:

sarahb wrote:

divalovesmusic wrote:

I have been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo on my shoulder, but it is fairly large (about 2 in x 4 in). My question is: I have a job where tattoos are not seen as professional by some and would like to know if there is an effective, sweat-proof, smudge-proof, cover-up, for this little indulgence. I wear a lot of short sleeve tops that will show it. Would like to test a few out. If it is not successful, then I just might put the tattoo somewhere else Very Happy

If you're already thinking about covering it up, should you be getting one in the first place?

Before you decide, what if it doesn't come out right? Also consider that you might like it now but what about in 5 years time? What about when you're an old lady?

My thought on tattoos is you only live once...no I might not want them in 40 years, but at least I enjoyed them for the 40 years.
Covering up is not because you want to cover it up, it's because your job is making you cover them up.

Besides...I'll be the coolest grandma with my ink...yeah baby!!! Laughing

I feel life is too short to worry about how you are going to feel about something in 10, 15, 20 years. While I'm not an impulse-type person (I do have my 6 month rule) I feel that focusing on how I may or may not view tattoos in the coming years is pointless. What if I sit there wishing I had just done it "when I was young?" I can always get them removed. Removal is a huge painful process, but if I want it removed, I'll do it. After all...I sat through the pain once, I can do it again Smile

No disrespect, but why would you think it was cool to have a tattoo? Smile

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:37 am

for me, i didn't get my tattoo because i thought it was cool. i got it because i wanted it.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:10 am

agreed...my tattoos aren't for anyone but myself...
I'm not one that will get tattoos all over. I don't want that...if I did I'd do it.

It's a form of self-expression. Some people paint, draw, dance, get pierced. I get a tattoo. Each one represents something and for me it doesn't matter how others view it or not. Obviously my family hates them. My in-laws think I influenced my husband and made him get his.

To each her/his own.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:56 am

Well said Paris. I agree with the tattoo lovers on this thread. I got a tattoo over 10 years ago (to my mother's horror) and am still as much in love with it today as I was a decade ago if not moreso. (Mother has gotten round to liking it as well as she likes the design - it's nothing large or offensive, although she cringes when she hears the word tattoo and shivers when she sees tons of tats such as a full sleeve on others. LOL Laughing

) I spent 2 years trying to decide what to put on my body as I was well aware that it would be permanent and something I had to live with for the rest of my life (laser treatments not well heard of back then and still VERY expensive today), so this was not something I did on the spur of the moment. I finally decided to design something myself so I knew no one else would have it and I chose something that had meaning to me. The tattoo goes all around my ankle like a pretty anklet and besides the occasional dumb comment like "I bet you regret that now" to which I repsond "I wouldn't have put it on my body if I thought I'd regret it", I have received many compliments. I've been contemplating what else to get since my first tattoo and still haven't decided on the design or where to put it. (They can become addictive if you are happy with the first outcome. Wink

) I wouldn't dream of covering it up as it is part of me, but I can understand the need for work purposes. I think many companies nowadays aren't very concerned with tattoos like they once were as they are no longer taboo, merely just another form of adornment such as jewellery. That being said, my recommendation would be Jane Iredale as many people in the film industry have her products used to cover tattoos so it should work well. Hope you enjoy your tattoo as much as I and many others do! Very Happy

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:36 am

I tried DermaBlend on a small tattoo and it covered okay. But, this tattoo is quite dark and large. I appreciate your comments. I get my tattoo in 2 weeks so I do have some time to test our products on my older tattoos. How does Angelina Joli do it?

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:43 am

By the way, I just need product advice, please no comments on "why" and "why would you get one if you are covering it up", "blah", "blah" I am a mature gal who is frankly over that. However, when you have to go to some countries where tattoos are very offensive, then you have to respect that--for the business of doing business, in a global economy. To me it's like finding cover-up for dark circles under your eyes--it's no biggy. Thanks for the posts. I plan on testing out 3-5 products, so keep em coming!

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:55 am

Kevin Aucoin's Skin Enhancer is supposed to be good for this, as well. I have two: one very large one at the base of my back and one on the back of my neck. They are symmetrical but that's because I like it that way and I've never once, not even for a second regretted getting them because they are very much like body jewelry to me. I also belly dance so they are visible but they look quite pretty. I even chose my wedding dress because it showed off my large one and my mother-in-law liked it a lot. Smile

The only negative comment was from my sister and it was the "what about when your 80" thing but my response was, hell, do you think I'll care when I'm 80? I will be one smoking elderly lady, though, that's for sure! Bad Grin

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:11 am

divalovesmusic wrote:

However, when you have to go to some countries where tattoos are very offensive, then you have to respect that--

I'm glad you mentioned this... I might be going to the Middle East...I don't have to wear an abaya, but I have to wear conservative dress...I gotta make sure I keep my wrist covered up (they won't see my arms or back...whew!) I didn't even think about covering my tatts...but I need to!

I'm thinking JI...sounds like DB is kinda sub par. I remember watching an Angelina Jolie movie...maybe it was Tomb Raider...but I could see her dragon tattoo on her arm ever so faintly...but it was still covered up.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:46 am

Thanks Paris. Will have to get it!

When I'm 80, my tatts will be my medals of life. Kisses to you all!

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:52 pm

divalovesmusic wrote:

By the way, I just need product advice, please no comments on "why" and "why would you get one if you are covering it up", "blah", "blah" I am a mature gal who is frankly over that. However, when you have to go to some countries where tattoos are very offensive, then you have to respect that--for the business of doing business, in a global economy. To me it's like finding cover-up for dark circles under your eyes--it's no biggy. Thanks for the posts. I plan on testing out 3-5 products, so keep em coming!

Fine, I didn't know 'you're a mature gal that's over that' from your post you wanted advise for covering up a tattoo before you even have one so it was merely meant to be helpful not judgemental. Smile

I have heard that Dermablend is good, it's very thick but the problem comes with matching the colour although I believe they do little sample pots that you can mix together to get your shade, it's waterproof until you wash it off with soap.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:33 pm

I have heard that Dermablend is hard to color match. Wish I could use MMU, but the coverage is just not enough.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:40 pm

divalovesmusic wrote:

I have heard that Dermablend is hard to color match. Wish I could use MMU, but the coverage is just not enough.

Yep I believe so.

There is another site http://www.tattoocamo.com/products.html but I haven't tried their products.

Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:54 pm

There is a product line called CoverFX that is suppose to be able to cover all sorts of conditions, including tattoos, vitiligo, burns and etc....

http://www.coverfx.com/conditions/tattoo.html

free skin care · Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:26 pm

I have two on my shoulder. They are mostly faded from laser removal, but never disappeared all the way. Ben Nye Tattoo Cover works well. It's formulated as theatrical make-up. It comes in a wheel or in a palette.

free skin care · Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:04 pm

The Ben Nye Tattoo Cover didn't work at all for me. It looked caked on & fake - it must not work well for brightly-colored tattoos.

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