How to Hide Tan Lines
Getting that sun-kissed look is a great way to bolster your self-esteem and to get away from that pasty pallor that comes from being stuck indoors during those long winter months. However, along with the soft golden glow on your skin you might find yourself with tan lines. Fear not, there are a few quick and simple ways to effectively hide those tan lines. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Foundation toned to match your tanned skin
- Foundation brush
- Powdered shimmery bronzer
- Powder brush
- Blush (pink or rosy-hued)
Instructions
-
-
1
Use a concealer that is slightly darker than your usual shade. Apply your foundation to your untanned skin lightly using your foundation brush. Your foundation should be toned a few shades darker than your regular foundation. Blend the foundation well to ensure that there aren't any noticeable lines where the foundation starts on your skin. Consider using a sheer and light foundation or concealer that won't feel heavy on your skin during the summer heat.
-
2
Apply a light shimmery bronzer to reflect light. Ensure that the foundation or concealer has been well blended into your skin. Apply the shimmery bronzer with your powder brush on top of the concealer. You will just need a light coat so don't apply more than you will need. To help your cover-up stay in place longer, add a light dusting of translucent powder.
-
-
3
Use an assortment of brushes to get the perfect look. Add a pink or rosy-hued blush on top of the concealer to help add a touch of pink to your tan lines, but to also help with the blending out of the tan lines. Don't use too much blush; just a light dusting will do.
-
4
Cover your tan lines and bare your shoulders without care. Use an easy-to-use spray or self-tanner lotion or bronzer in lieu of the makeup cover-up. However, you should take care to smooth it evenly on your skin to avoid unsightly streaking. Another risk to using self-tanners or bronzers is that you may not exactly match the tone of your tanned skin; and there is always the risk of your skin turning somewhat orange.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to buy a whole new set of concealer or foundation to match your tanned skin tone, consider mixing a little bit of your usual color in a small bowl with either a gel bronzer or with a darkened blush or eye shadow.
Have a friend or your partner help you with any hard-to-reach places so that you can ensure an even tone over all of your tan lines.
Using an assortment of brushes can help you to easily blend and smooth out the concealer while helping you to avoid unsightly makeup lines.
The risks of damage to your skin from the sun is something of which you should always be aware. Always use a good sunscreen in the future to help avoid further painful sunburns.
References
- Photo Credit Ralf Nau/Lifesize/Getty Images Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images IT Stock/Polka Dot/Getty Images
