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Unfortunately tattoo regret is the side-effect of body art. Around 50% of tattooed people in the USA have second thoughts.

According to a recent study by the British Journal of Dermatology, statistics are even worse in the UK with 75% of British people who have tattoos wishing they had never ‘inked’.

So you have a tattoo that you'd like to cover up - perhaps you'd like to conceal it for a special occasion such as a wedding or maybe you're going for an interview or to meet you partners' parents and so you would prefer to hide your tattoo for a few hours.

Unlike specialty products, the solution given below is not going to be flawless and it will not be smudgeproof – but it might just help you out in an emergency.

You’ll need: Concealer , Powder , Powder pad (or brush), Foundation, Eyeshadow or blush that is close to your skin tone and a small cosmetic brush.

Step 1 Apply concealer. If you happen to have two shades, use them both. Put on the lightest shade first, applying it as you would when covering up the dark circles underneath your eyes. Blend it well into the surrounding area. Repeat this using the darker concealer if you happen to have some.

Step 2 Apply the powder on the tattoos. Although a brush will work, a pad is much better. Press the pad firmly into the compact before dabbing evenly and gently across the concealer.

Step 3 Apply foundation. Once again, if you have a dark shade and a lighter one, use both. Put it on just as you would on your face, using a light touch, applying the lighter shade first. You can always apply more but, if you put too much on, you’ll have to remove it all and start over with the concealer. Instead of using makeup sponges, as you would when applying theatrical makeup, use your fingertips to blend it in well. This gives you more control and much better coverage. Do the same with the darker foundation if you have it before repeating Step 2 and applying powder.

Step 4 Apply eyeshadow or blush. Pick a shade that is close to your skin tone. Use a small cosmetic brush to sweep it over the tattoos, dabbing in areas that seem harder to cover. Apply it in light coats, building the coverage and colour as needed. Make sure to blend it into the surrounding areas as you go. Repeat step 2 to seal it all well.

So if you’re looking to remove a tattoo that has become a permanent source of regret or embarrasment to you – you are not alone – in fact – close to 400,000 people Google the term ‘tattoo removal’ every month!

At sites like Tattoo Removal you’ll find Tatoo Removal information, raves and reviews and links to the stores that stock inexpensive tattoo removal products you can use at home.