To cover up bruises with makeup, you need to use a color-correcting concealer that neutralizes the color of the bruise. The color of the concealer you need depends on the color of the bruise. Here are some general guidelines:
- Red Bruises: Use a green concealer to neutralize the redness.
- Purple Bruises: Use a yellow or peachy-orange concealer to neutralize the purple color.
- Yellow Bruises: Use a lavender-colored concealer to neutralize the yellow color.
- Brown Bruises: Use a white concealer to neutralize the brown color.
Its important to note that bruises change color over time, so you may need to use different colors of concealer as the bruise heals. When choosing a concealer, its best to use a palette with multiple corrective colors, rather than just one color. After applying the concealer, finish off by applying a powder that matches your normal unbruised skin tone.
Its also important to make sure your bruise is free of cuts, nicks, and stitches before applying makeup. You can use makeup techniques like highlighting to draw attention away from facial bruises.
Some recommended drugstore concealers for bruises include NYX Color Correcting Palette, L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer, and Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer.
