Whenever the discussion turns to “can you still get a job with facial mods”, I always think of Bronte_1975 (I know this entry is a little repetitive), who covers up her facial tattoos for work. I know it’s not an option for piercings, let alone lip plates, of course.
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106 responses to “The magic of Dermablend”
you can get it at debenhams. the bigger shops that is. ive had friends buy it there
you can get it at debenhams. the bigger shops that is. ive had friends buy it there
Thats an awesome cover up job. I’d like to see someone cover up a solid black strip somewhere just to see how effective it is on more “outstanding” tattoos.
Thats an awesome cover up job. I’d like to see someone cover up a solid black strip somewhere just to see how effective it is on more “outstanding” tattoos.
TOOMANYHOTPEOPLE. UNGH.
TOOMANYHOTPEOPLE. UNGH.
wow, she does a great job of covering that up
wow, she does a great job of covering that up
The tattoos on her face obviously make her very happy to go to the effort to cover them up on a weekly basis for work!
The tattoos on her face obviously make her very happy to go to the effort to cover them up on a weekly basis for work!
The makeup is sweat proof and water proof. i’ve been caught in a down poor of rain and the makeup didn’t smudge. It’s not regular makeup. It does look like I’m wearing heavy makeup but people often just think “oh she wears a lot of makeup”…kind of like Tammy Fay Baker. I’d rather people in the corporate office comment on my heavy makeup than facial tattoos. It’s a small sacrifice.
I also cut the bronzing powder with baby powder to get a more custom shade to my skin tone. If you speak to other people who use Dermablend you can find more tricks to customizing the shades.
Thanks Shannon for including me here once again!
The makeup is sweat proof and water proof. i’ve been caught in a down poor of rain and the makeup didn’t smudge. It’s not regular makeup. It does look like I’m wearing heavy makeup but people often just think “oh she wears a lot of makeup”…kind of like Tammy Fay Baker. I’d rather people in the corporate office comment on my heavy makeup than facial tattoos. It’s a small sacrifice.
I also cut the bronzing powder with baby powder to get a more custom shade to my skin tone. If you speak to other people who use Dermablend you can find more tricks to customizing the shades.
Thanks Shannon for including me here once again!
Dermablend is a specialty makeup developed for use by people with large birth marks and the like and was, for a period, only available through therapy centres, doctors and dermatologists. There are specific guidelines to using it (such as warming it on the palm area) that help with coverage. It works best if you also buy the setting powder which enables people to swim etc without losing coverage. Really, there is no comparison with standard concealers once you know how to use the product properly. If you are in the U.S.A, you can buy it online at http://www.dermablend.com
cheers,
Dermablend is a specialty makeup developed for use by people with large birth marks and the like and was, for a period, only available through therapy centres, doctors and dermatologists. There are specific guidelines to using it (such as warming it on the palm area) that help with coverage. It works best if you also buy the setting powder which enables people to swim etc without losing coverage. Really, there is no comparison with standard concealers once you know how to use the product properly. If you are in the U.S.A, you can buy it online at http://www.dermablend.com
cheers,
Oh, and absolutely gorgeous tattoos Bronte!
Oh, and absolutely gorgeous tattoos Bronte!
I agree with number 27, if anyone tries that, it would be great to see.
I agree with number 27, if anyone tries that, it would be great to see.
Bronte is beautiful, her inked face is wonderful. And, it is comforting that one can cover up when society makes it more preferable to do so. Facial tattoos rock!
Bronte is beautiful, her inked face is wonderful. And, it is comforting that one can cover up when society makes it more preferable to do so. Facial tattoos rock!
On Bronte’s tattoos, as they’re all small and I haven’t seen the cover-up on the neck tattoo I think it’s important to point out that Dermablend works very well with -small- pieces. My experience and the experience of others has suggested this method will not work well for medium and larger pieces.
timm,
As someone who covers knuckles up for tattoos at work with dermablend, it’s by no means as difficult to spot as the facial applications are for the reason that make-up on a face (even with boys) is understandable and sort of unquestioned but make-up on hands just looks wierd, and no matter how you apply the dermablend it will be noticeable you have make-up on your hands.
From a distance, yeah, no problem. But if you have any type of job where you write for clients (or students, in my case) they will notice.
On Bronte’s tattoos, as they’re all small and I haven’t seen the cover-up on the neck tattoo I think it’s important to point out that Dermablend works very well with -small- pieces. My experience and the experience of others has suggested this method will not work well for medium and larger pieces.
timm,
As someone who covers knuckles up for tattoos at work with dermablend, it’s by no means as difficult to spot as the facial applications are for the reason that make-up on a face (even with boys) is understandable and sort of unquestioned but make-up on hands just looks wierd, and no matter how you apply the dermablend it will be noticeable you have make-up on your hands.
From a distance, yeah, no problem. But if you have any type of job where you write for clients (or students, in my case) they will notice.
i think its wonderful that she can look the way she wants, but on mainstream society’s time, she can fit right in.
i think its wonderful that she can look the way she wants, but on mainstream society’s time, she can fit right in.
“Is it workable on men?”……no its exclusivly for women and transgenders…not male at birth…..wtf?
“Is it workable on men?”……no its exclusivly for women and transgenders…not male at birth…..wtf?
Giles – Charles Fox in Covent Garden, London sell Dermablend, they also give you a full tutorial upon purchase.
Maybe give them a search on google..
Giles – Charles Fox in Covent Garden, London sell Dermablend, they also give you a full tutorial upon purchase.
Maybe give them a search on google..
Wow she is beautiful.
Wow she is beautiful.
You can buy dermablend in the UK from many sources, if you google/other search engine for stage or theatrical make up, you’ll get a whole heap of results come up and most of them will carry the whole dermablend range, which includes a mini set for camoflage which will has the main colours you’ll need to hide any tattooing, IIRC, it also came with a leaflet explaining what to do, but basically you need to take and practise if you’ve never really used make up before. Put a reddish colour over the black/dark colours and a green tone over the reds to do the majority of the neutralising, set it with the dermablend powder, then use the other shades to mix a tone to match with the surround natural skin colour and gently dab (don’t rub) it over the area you’re camoflaging, and again set with the powder. If you’re know you’re going to be exposing the area to water, you can also get a stronger fixative. The main thing is to practice.
If you have a large area to cover, probably better to see a professional make up artist and get it airbrushed for that special occasion.
couple of links to where I get my am dram groups make up from with their dermacolour range:
http://www.makeupeffects.co.uk/acatalog/Dermacolour_Classic.html
http://www.makeupeffects.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Dermacolour_Info_1.html (their quick guide to using it)
http://www.show-bizcentre.com/2uk/
It’s not cheap, but a little will go a long way, and like most things, there’s definitely tricks to application that will help if you can find someone to teach/demonstrate it to you
You can buy dermablend in the UK from many sources, if you google/other search engine for stage or theatrical make up, you’ll get a whole heap of results come up and most of them will carry the whole dermablend range, which includes a mini set for camoflage which will has the main colours you’ll need to hide any tattooing, IIRC, it also came with a leaflet explaining what to do, but basically you need to take and practise if you’ve never really used make up before. Put a reddish colour over the black/dark colours and a green tone over the reds to do the majority of the neutralising, set it with the dermablend powder, then use the other shades to mix a tone to match with the surround natural skin colour and gently dab (don’t rub) it over the area you’re camoflaging, and again set with the powder. If you’re know you’re going to be exposing the area to water, you can also get a stronger fixative. The main thing is to practice.
If you have a large area to cover, probably better to see a professional make up artist and get it airbrushed for that special occasion.
couple of links to where I get my am dram groups make up from with their dermacolour range:
http://www.makeupeffects.co.uk/acatalog/Dermacolour_Classic.html
http://www.makeupeffects.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Dermacolour_Info_1.html (their quick guide to using it)
http://www.show-bizcentre.com/2uk/
It’s not cheap, but a little will go a long way, and like most things, there’s definitely tricks to application that will help if you can find someone to teach/demonstrate it to you
Dookie,
I think the question is rather obvious. When a woman wears make-up on her face/neck we don’t question that it’s there. However when a man noticeably wears make-up people tend to start asking questions. “is it workable on men” is an obvious question, IE: does it look natural enough that it won’t be questioned on men?
Not everyone is as enlightened as to assume it’s ok for men to wear make-up.
Dookie,
I think the question is rather obvious. When a woman wears make-up on her face/neck we don’t question that it’s there. However when a man noticeably wears make-up people tend to start asking questions. “is it workable on men” is an obvious question, IE: does it look natural enough that it won’t be questioned on men?
Not everyone is as enlightened as to assume it’s ok for men to wear make-up.
That’s pretty amazing!
That’s pretty amazing!
No really Dermablend is THAT GOOD. Ive used it for my tattoos lots of times, and mine are alot harder to cover up.
where to get it: best brand ive ever used it by MAKE UP FOR EVER, at Most Sephora locations
Not to mention…its not that bad for your skin, I break out really easy, and ive never had an issue with it.
🙂
No really Dermablend is THAT GOOD. Ive used it for my tattoos lots of times, and mine are alot harder to cover up.
where to get it: best brand ive ever used it by MAKE UP FOR EVER, at Most Sephora locations
Not to mention…its not that bad for your skin, I break out really easy, and ive never had an issue with it.
🙂
She is beautiful
She is beautiful
Makes me want my whole face tattooed <3
Beautiful!!!!!!!
Makes me want my whole face tattooed <3
Beautiful!!!!!!!
good for you psyentific….good for you
good for you psyentific….good for you
i think that the tattoos really bring out her inner self. without them she looks rather plain. but beautiful none the less. but that’s just me. nice to be back by the way.
i think that the tattoos really bring out her inner self. without them she looks rather plain. but beautiful none the less. but that’s just me. nice to be back by the way.
Dermablend IS that good. I used it when I had to get my present job for the interview. Her tattoos are beautiful; too bad she has to cover them up.
Dermablend IS that good. I used it when I had to get my present job for the interview. Her tattoos are beautiful; too bad she has to cover them up.
i’d like to see a short vid of her removing the make up and exposing her tattoos, possibly with some scripted fictional dialogue, which i will provide upon request
i’d like to see a short vid of her removing the make up and exposing her tattoos, possibly with some scripted fictional dialogue, which i will provide upon request