Tattoo Cover Makeup?

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I have a visible tattoo around my wrist that I will need to cover up during clinicals. I've done a google search and there are a lot of tattoo cover brands available, but I was wondering if anyone here had any recommendations for one that would hold up well during clinicals.

I dont think youre allowed to wear a bracelet to clinical ..im thinking infection control.

A lab coat sounds like a good idea

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Specializes in HCA, Physch, WC, Management.

I also have a tattoo on my wrist that is about 2.5in and I covered it every day with two bandages. I haven't tried the Dermablend stuff but I have never found a make-up combination in my regular orificenal that could cover a tattoo completely and not come off.

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how about covering it with that body makeup and then slapping a nice duoderm dressing (it's that clear dressing that is placed over peripheral IV sites) on it so it doesn't smear? it's waterproof so you can still wash with it. i think long sleeves aren't supposed to be worn and it will probably smear it anyway...

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Hello

I have tried so many products myself, finally I have found one that works. Spent a fortune in the past as well, this one costs the least and works the best.

Tattoo-Cover.co.uk they sell a 5 colour wheel (with powder and spray) that I swear by, not sure about the rest of their stuff sorry.

Its the spray that keeps it on (they sell it for weddings, white dresses and all that)

Good luck

Cat

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that dermabrand looks really good. you don't want to get off on the wrong foot with an instructor.

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Specializes in MS/tele/peds/psych.

I've never dealt with this myself, but have heard that Covermark works well.

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I have two large tattoos, one on my arm and one on my leg. I had them done in Thailand years ago. I have tried Dermablend and did not like it.

You need a palette of shades so you can match your skin. Its expensive if you have to buy full sizes of different shades.

I wish boots sold something cheap!! Shame

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Specializes in MS, ED.

I'd agree with others regarding a watch, bandage or long sleeves for coverage.

I had rather severe flares of cystic acne when I was much younger, and consequently am quite familiar with Dermablend cosmetics. For coverage, their products absolutely work like a dream...

but they also can smear and stain like you wouldn't believe. Exercise caution! :p

Best,

Southern

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ok then try using the set from the tattoo-cover company i mentioned before. they have a set with green neutraliser for red acne scars. i know product does not rub off or sweat off because it comes with the wonder spray that actors use on stage. (to stop sweating makeup running)

i have not tried the green neutraliser set, but it seems to make sense to me.

good luck

bg

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i had the same problem. i have a tat on both wrists i got the summer before nursing. i thought wrong if they would be okay with it b/c they werent... well i used a bandaid and a watch on the smaller tat and two bandaids and a sweat band over it for the other bigger tat. itll just have to do.

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Why don't you get some flesh coloured vet wrap and just wrap in lightly? Make-up will wash off and get on your scrubs.

Also I have washed vet wrap and reused in (hand-wash obviously).

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Where do you get vet wrap? I tried on a tattoo cover makeup the other day and it looked great- until my wrist touched my sleeves and most of it came off :-P

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