Some brides have a tattoo they would rather not show on their wedding day, because the wedding dress leaves it uncovered: on the back, the shoulder or the wrist. It can be covered, although it is worth knowing how far makeup can go.
How a tattoo is covered with thin layers of makeup
A tattoo is covered in layers, with a technique known in the trade as layering. Instead of applying a lot of product at once, thin layers go one on top of another until the colour of the tattoo stops showing and the skin matches the tone around it. A single thick layer would be visible at a glance; several thin ones blend into the skin.
Why some tattoos are harder to cover than others
Not every tattoo covers in the same way. The more pigmented and the darker it is, the harder it becomes, because more layers are needed for the colour to disappear; and the bigger it is, the more surface there is to cover. That is why the tattoo is also tested at the trial: it is covered, the reaction of the skin in that area to the makeup is observed and, depending on the result, it is decided whether to cover it on the wedding day or not.
Why the coverage can lose intensity during the wedding
Even when it is well covered in the morning, there is no guarantee the coverage will stay intact all day. A tattoo usually sits where everything rubs against it: the dress, the arms that hug you, the hands resting on your back in a photo. Each touch takes a little product away, and over the hours the tattoo may start to show through. It is better to know that from the start and count on it.
