How to conceal bruises

Bruises on visible areas like the face, arms, and legs can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. These marks can also become a hassle if your job involves filming, photography, or performing. However, you can cover up bruises on your face and body by using makeup or accessories and clothing. If you are experiencing abuse from a loved one, it is important to seek help to end this situation. You are not alone, and you deserve to live a healthy, safe, and happy life.

Avoid using lotion. Applying lotion before foundation can prevent the foundation from adhering to your skin. Therefore, it is best to skip the lotion or at least avoid applying it to the bruised areas.

• If your skin is too dry, you can apply a light layer of lotion before using foundation.

Apply a thick layer of foundation that matches your skin tone. You can buy a foundation specifically designed for body skin or just use a high-coverage foundation. Apply the foundation to the bruise and blend it with your fingers.

• Special effects makeup is also very effective for covering bruises on the body.

Use concealer for darker bruises. If a bruise is too dark for the foundation to cover, you may need to use concealer. Gently dab it on the bruise with your fingers or a makeup sponge.

• Choose a concealer that is slightly lighter than your natural skin tone.

Try mixing some red lipstick with concealer. Mix red-orange lipstick with concealer to create a peach or skin-tone color. Then apply the mixture to the bruise.

• After applying the peach mixture to the bruise, blend it well and apply one or two more layers of concealer on top.

The first step is use concealer. To effectively cover the bruise, start by applying a layer of concealer. Choose a shade that is lighter than your natural skin tone and use enough to cover the entire bruise. Use your fingers or a makeup sponge to apply the concealer, then blend it in.

• You can also find concealers with a yellow tone to help neutralize the bruise's color.
• If the bruise has a different color, you can select various concealer shades for better results. For example, use green concealer for red bruises, white for brown bruises, and lavender for yellow bruises.

Apply foundation. After covering the bruise with concealer, continue by applying a layer of foundation. The foundation will help even out the color and provide additional coverage for the bruise. Use your fingers or a makeup sponge to gently blend the foundation onto your face.

• Apply the foundation to your entire face for the best results. Don’t just apply it to one cheek or one side of your face, or you will notice a color difference.

Set with translucent powder. To add another layer of coverage, use a makeup brush to apply a layer of translucent setting powder over the concealer and foundation. The powder will help keep your makeup in place throughout the day.

• It’s best to set your whole face with powder. This will give your skin a more uniform look.
• You may need to reapply powder throughout the day. Keep a compact with you and touch up your makeup every few hours.

Use clothing and accessories to hide the bruise. Clothes can help conceal bruises. Check your wardrobe for outfits or accessories that can help cover up the bruise depending on its location.

• Long-sleeve shirts or pants can easily cover bruises on your arms or legs. However, this may not always be an option, especially in hot weather.
• Scarves, headbands, or hats can help cover bruises near your hairline or forehead.
• If the bruise is near your eyes or the bridge of your nose, sunglasses or prescription glasses may do the trick.

Go bold with eye or lip makeup. Distract attention by making your eyes or lips the focal point. While this won’t directly hide the bruise, it will divert attention away from it.

• For instance, you could apply bold black eyeliner with several coats of mascara, or wear bright red lipstick to draw attention to your eyes or lips instead of the bruise.

Wear lively accessories. If you have long dangling earrings or a chunky necklace, now might be the perfect time to wear them. These fun accessories won't cover up the bruise, but they'll divert attention away from the area.

• For example, you could wear round earrings or a necklace with decorative tassels to distract people from the bruised area on your skin.

• If you are a victim of physical abuse, it is important to seek help to escape the situation.
• Do not apply concealer or cosmetics to cuts, stitches, or open wounds.

• Concealer
• Foundation
• Translucent powder
• Red lipstick
• Makeup sponge
• Eyeliner pencil
• Pants, long-sleeve shirt
• Fashion accessories