How to Cover a Bruise with Makeup?
Before you make any attempts to cover up your bruise, make sure that you have all the essential supplies required for the process. Here is a list of products you would need.
Concealers
- Concealers are essential for hiding marks and spots. Some of the concealer varieties you might require are as listed.
- A green concealer with a matte finish for hiding reddish bruises.
- A full-coverage concealer that matches your skin tone.
- An under-eye concealer for black eye bruises.
Foundation Primer
- Primers can help the skin to retain the concealers and color correctors more efficiently. For covering up bruises you might require,
- An eye primer for a black eye bruises.
- A green color-correcting primer for red bruises.
- An orange primer for blackish bruises.
- While buying primers look for products that contain a good amount of Vitamin E.
BB Cream
A BB cream can be used to cover up light bruises that have been partially concealed with a primer.
Full Coverage Foundation
You would need a full coverage foundation to securely hold the color-correcting concealers for a longer time.
Red Lipstick
A matte red lipstick can work wonders when it comes to bruises that are very dark.
Translucent Powder
You would need a waterproof translucent setting powder for securing your makeup.
Brushes
You would need a couple of blending brushes for applying and blending concealers and foundations without making your skin look cakey.
Foundation Sponges
Foundation sponges are very useful when you want a light makeup. The sponge feels soft against the bruised skin and it absorbs the excess foundation more easily.
How to Cover a Red Bruise
- A freshly bruised skin is usually red in color and requires a special set of products to have it covered up. Follow the steps given below to expertly conceal your reddish bruise.
- Apply a green-tinted primer on the bruised skin. Wait for a few minutes to let the skin soak up the primer.
- This tinted primer can lighten the color of the bruise. You can add to the effect by applying a small amount of green concealer.
- Blend the green concealer onto your bruised skin using your index finger or a blending brush. For better control, you can use your fingertips.
- Now apply a layer of foundation primer followed by a full coverage foundation over the bruised skin and surrounding areas.
- For applying foundation, use a thick-bristle brush or a sponge.
- Finally, use the translucent setting powder to give a finishing touch. Use a finishing brush to apply the powder evenly.
- In the above procedure, if you want a lighter makeup, you can use a BB cream over the primer and then apply a full-coverage foundation instead of applying concealer.
How to Cover a Dark Bruise
- Once you have assembled all the essential products you can start working your way to a well-concealed bruise. Listed below are the steps to be followed to get this done.
- Prep the bruised skin by gently cleaning it with a soft towel soaked in warm water. Let the area dry in the open air as this would make the skin softer.
- Apply a thin layer of primer on your bruised skin and surrounding areas. If the bruise is on your face you can apply the primer on your entire face.
- Now use the matte red lipstick on areas that are too dark. Apply only a small amount of lipstick using your fingertip and blend it gently.
- While applying lipstick make sure that the color doesn’t spill over to the surrounding healthy skin.
- Now you can use a full coverage concealer that matches your skin tone to cover the bruised area. Apply it evenly with a small brush or with your fingertip.
- Blend the concealer with the lipstick using a blending brush. Use gentle outward strokes to spread the concealer evenly.
- Wait for a few minutes for the concealer to settle down and then apply a thin coat of foundation on the entire face or the bruised area and its surroundings.
- Finally, set the makeup using a translucent powder.
By following the tips and tricks mentioned above, you can conceal your bruised skin like a professional makeup artist.
