When the spring weather says it’s time to wear a new pair of shorts, or you are headed out all dressed up for a night on the town, the last thing that you are expecting is a large, new bruise some place visible on your body.
Just because bruises can cause overly concerned looks and well meaning questions from friends and family, you shouldn’t think that you are going to have to go into hiding. Instead, educate yourself about how you can conceal your bruises by using your makeup. You can learn how to hide even the most visible black and blue bruises with a little study about cosmetics.
The first thing you should try to accomplish is to reduce the bruise as much as you can. You can use a washcloth soaked in ice water or an ice pack applied directly to the bruise for not longer than 15 minutes. Exceeding 15 minutes can lead to some discomfort, but a prudent application of cold can help reduce swelling and perhaps even cause the bruise to diminish slightly because it can help dissolve the blood clot which is the origin of the bruise.
You need to thoroughly evaluate the colors of the actual bruise itself. Determining the proper colored makeup to use on the bruise is essential. Makeup with beige colors will offset reds, and yellow colors are best for reducing blues. Try to find a concealer that can be rubbed directly into the bruise. Even though powdered makeup will work, use of a cream concealer will be more effective. This basic color knowledge will be enough to get you started.
For a smooth natural look, you should extend the edges of the concealer beyond the actual bruise itself. This will keep your efforts from looking like you’ve just applied some sort of patch.
After the concealer has had enough time to dry, you can determine whether you need to add another layer. If the concealer is spread very thinly across the bruise, you may well need to add another layer. Consider using a setting powder on the concealer dull the shine of the makeup as well as keep your coverup in place. Using a number 1 brush for the setting powder is probably your best choice for optimum effect.
Skip the concealer if you are looking to hide a number of smaller bruises. Use cosmetics that are matched to your skin tone and that have the right undertones to match your skin. Eyeshadow can be used to cover up smaller bruises; use green eye shadow that has tones in common with your skin to bring down red or purple, and yellow eyeshadow can be used to quell very blue bruises.
Remember that bruises will always eventually fade away, but if you are in a rush and don’t want to dress in jeans and a long sleeve shirt, consider these tips. Rather than trying to cover up a bruise, a better option would be to follow an all natural supplement plan like Bruises Be Banned which can help reduce bruising easily and prevent bruising altogether.
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