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How to Cover Up a Tattoo. Tattoos are works of art, but not always appropriate for every
occasion. When you need to cover a tattoo, you can follow these steps. You will need
Concealer Concealer brush Setting powder Cotton balls and cotton swabs (optional). Step 1.
Use two shades of concealer – one two shades lighter than your skin tone and the other
the same shade as your skin tone. Step 2. Clean and dry the tattooed skin before applying
concealer. Step 3. Brush on the lighter concealer with a concealer brush, covering only the
ink. Use a cotton swab if you don’t have a concealer brush. Step 4. Apply the darker
shade the same way you applied the lighter shade, but gently blend it over the outside
edges of the tattoo. Step 5. Set the concealer with a loose powder by dabbing a small amount
onto the area with a cotton ball. You're covered – at least for the next few hours. Did you
know Tattoos were used to smuggle secret messages across enemy lines in times of war.