Looking for the quickest technique to conceal a blemish or love spot or hickey using makeup? Don’t worry, we all have been there. Everybody gets a hickey now and again, and while it’s usually not a major concern for most of us, it may be bothersome – especially if you’re a teen and feel self-conscious about it.
Here’s a guide on identifying hickeys and how to camouflage them.
What Is A Hickey?
Even if you’ve heard of a hickey (and who hasn’t)? You might still be able to figure out how it’s made. A “love bite” is referred to as a hickey. It’s simply a bruise that appears after being softly bitten on the neck or mouth. The bruise may take several hours to appear after the bite has occurred. If you have sensitive skin, even a small, soft bite might result in a huge, black bruise.
Because a hickey might take many hours to form, you can take a few precautions to keep the bruising from becoming too visible.
- Gently massage the region with a flat-surfaced instrument or item (do not rub). It’s possible that your fingers will work. Make sure you do this for at least 30 minutes.
- As soon as you see swelling, apply ice to the affected region to help avoid bruising.
- Aloe Vera gel should be applied to the affected region. It’s a viable alternative treatment option.
What Makeup Can I Use To Cover Up A Lip Hickey?
Lip hickeys are extremely bothersome since they can easily be misinterpreted as violent acts. If you don’t want people to think your partner or anybody else is abusing you, you’ll need to learn how to conceal it appropriately.
Experimenting with deeper hues of lipstick to cover up a lip blemish is all it takes. Reds that are dark or brilliant are typically wonderful options. You’re not a fan of dark red or plum lipsticks? To soften the lipstick hue, add a small amount of concealer or pale pink blush first.
If lipstick isn’t working for you, a lip stain can be a better option. Lipstick or lip stain that is too dark will most likely not work. You might be able to get away with just wearing a tinted lip gloss if the hickey doesn’t appear to stick out.
Use a color corrector to hide bruising around the lip, just as you would any other bruise.
Mix a little of your regular concealer with either orange/reddish or a green corrector makeup (depending on the hue of the bruise) and use an eyeliner brush to apply it to the damaged area around the lips. Finish with a full-coverage powder application.
How To Color Correct A Hickey?
When it comes to concealing a blemish with cosmetics, color correcting is generally the first option you’ll come across. Depending on the hue of the bruise, you’ll want to tailor your concealer routine:
- If it’s a purple-reddish tint, for example, you might wish to use a green-undertone corrector.
- Use a color corrector with purple undertones for greenish-yellow bruises.
- Use a color corrector with orange or red undertones for dark blue/gray or even black bruises.
- Use a salmon tone on lighter skin and a mango tone on darker skin to match your natural skin tone.
If the inside of the hickey is a different color from the outside, you may need to apply two distinct color corrector colors. Refer to the color wheel to choose which color to use to cover the hickey. It should preferably be on the other side of the wheel from the hickey’s color.
How To Cover A Hickey With A Color Corrector?
This is one of the most effective cosmetic techniques for concealing a blemish. It’s time to employ the color corrector now that you’ve decided the color(s) to use. You DO NOT want to use one that is too creamy since it will slide about and get sloppy, as well as sink into wrinkles in your neck. Make sure your skin is clean and dry before gently patting the color corrector over the injured area.
Conclusion:-
A simple grasp of color theory goes a long way toward determining the best goods for the job. Don’t worry if you can’t completely cover or hide a hickey. Cover the hickey as best you can with cosmetics and avoid wearing anything that would attract attention to the region, and most people will likely not notice anything is odd.
You should avoid wearing any accessories that might cause your makeup to smear, even if you applied high-quality cosmetics and a setting powder. Have fun.
