Today I want to talk about two things, centered around two readers questions we recently received: one, on how to cover up a tattoo cheaply, and two, asking about where can you buy a product to hide your tattoo.

Good questions!

The first question logically leads to the second, so let’s just dive into both.

How Can I Cover Up My Tattoo and How Can I Do It For Cheap?
If you’re asking this question, you almost certainly are looking for a less expensive option that cheap tattoo removal cream. Additionally, you probably want to cover your tattoo NOW, right – not in 2 months, 6 months, or a year from now, which is how long it can take to fully fade a tattoo.

Nope, you guys want to cover up a tattoo and want to do it cheaply. I don’t blame you! Maybe you’ve got a wedding to go to, a job interview, or some other reason where it’s to your benefit to hide or conceal your tattoo work.

Now, unless you were referring to a tattoo cover-up job, I’m assuming this question refers to the use of make up or other skin products to conceal a tattoo without removing it or masking it with additional tattoos.

In other words, you need a product that’s known as tattoo concealer.

OK, so where can I buy a product to hide a tattoo?

Lucky for you I’m going to list a whole bunch of products sold just for the purpose of concealing and covering up a tattoo with makeup. All of these products are available from Amazon and you can buy them by clicking on the links in the list.

1. Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer Cost: $25

This simple concealer provides for a four step process to cover up tattoos (or blemishes/dark circles). The thing about this tattoo concealer that you should know is that it’s gotten some very bad reviews at Amazon, so… let’s move on to better ones!

2. Covermark Tattoo Cover Kit Cost: $33.95

This tattoo cover up kit from Covermark gets two thumbs up. Most users find it blends well and covers up their tattoos. One catch: you gotta spend some time on it. It’s not like putting on a band aid! But it works very well once you get the hang of how to apply it.

3. Tattoo Cover by Ben Nye Cost: $9.00

Here’s another super cheap option for concealing a tattoo. The catch with this one? It doedsn’t work as good as the more expensive ones. But you probably had a hunch on that already, eh? I’m noticed a trend here…

4. 24-7 Instant Tattoo, Bruise & Scar Cover-up Kit Cost: $63.95

Here we have the most expensive tattoo cover up make up on the list:the 24-7 Instant Tattoo Cover Up Kit by Lip Ink International. This high quality product is organic, kosher, and even vegan for christs sake! It’s guaranteed to be smearproof & semi-permanent. The only thing about it that’s bad is that there are few reviews of it online. Is it as great as it sounds? Does it work? Please leave a comment below if you’re going to try or have tried this product; we’d love to hear how it goes.

5. Tatjacket Tattoo Cover-up Sleeves (Size Large) (Tan) Cost: $19.95

Here we have something a little bit different than the first four tattoo cover up items – this is actually something you wear on your sleeves to cover up the tattoos beneath them. This would be a very good item to wear say if your professional outfit is, to some extent, see through enough so that your tattoo sleeves are visible through your dress shirt. Wearing this underneath your shirt would mean the difference between your tattoos showing and not showing! It’s also a lot more comfortable and breathable than layering up with extra clothes in effort to accomplish the same effect.

So there you have it. 6 methods for how to cover up a tattoo cheaply – none of them hurt, none of them are permanent, and none of them cost much money.

If you’re reading this and you’ve used any of these products, please tell us how easy (or not easy) it was to conceal your tattoo! Thanks.

The product consists of a gel, cream, concealer, an “erosion head”, and a “DemoMatic.”

And how is it supposed to work?
According to Wrecking Balm, it works by using…

“….an FDA-approved mechanical hand-held medical device that gently, but effectively, removes the upper layers of the epidermis (outer skin layer). The second step uses a chemical serum that penetrates deep into the underlying lower layers, breaking up the cellular matrix in which the ink pigments are imbedded.”

And then:

“It takes 4 to 6 weeks for cells to naturally regenerate and complete one cycle. This skin cell renewal process is the key as the ink injected cells work their way to the surface for removal. WreckingBalm® safely works not only to break up the ink pigments, but to expedite the process of removal.”

The company claims its product is “devastatingly effective” and offers a free trial along with a money back guarantee, and free phone and email support for its users.

Where can I buy Wrecking Balm??

You can check out their website and buy Wrecking Balm by clicking here.

(You’ll save 55% buying through this link, too!)

Wrecking Balm snippets, according to the manufacturer:

Can remove a tattoo in as little as two months, especially if its an “amateur tattoo”
Usage can sometimes result in minor irritation or a burning sensation to the skin
Is effective on all skin types
Should not be used on any tattoos that are less than 6 months old
Can be used to fade a tattoo and then safely re-tattoo the same area of the skin to cover it up
they also sell a product called “Branding Butter” which allows you to temporarily conceal your tattoo for one-time needs, such as a wedding or job interview, etc.

How much does Wrecking Balm Tattoo Removal Cream cost?

Here’s a sample of prices that are current as of this writing:

2 month supply (24 applications) costs $150.
6 month supply (72 applications) costs $250.

Add on another $10 or $20 for shipping.

Tat B Gone is a set of lotions applied to the skin repeatedly which are supposed to fade or remove a tattoo from your skin. The product was developed in Norway and it appears the company currently operates out of Europe with worldwide distributors in different countries. Tat B gone has been selling its product online at least since 2003.

How does this product work?

According to Tat B Gone, the product works in 3 steps:

“Step one – Prepares thee tattoo for treatment

Step two – Prepares breakdown of the tattoo ink.

Step three – Infuses the fade away action”

User is then to repeat these steps until the desired results are acheived i.e. the tattoo fades away or otherwise is removed.

What’s in Tat B Gone cream?

Unknown. At this time, the ingredients appear to not be publicly available. It is known that the ingredients are considered to be safe by the FDA, and that this product is hypoallergenic; meaning “allergic reactions have not been a problem.” The company also states its products do not puncture the skin, contain no acid, and is non-abrasive.

How much does it cost?
A trial kit costs a bit under $100 (US dollars) whereas a 10 month supply is around $500.

The 6 month supply kit is their most popular items and it sells for $300.

Tat B Gone Snippets & Tidbits:

• Tat B Gone is shipped in plain, anonymous-looking packages
• Tat B Gone company ships its products worldwide
• Company does NOT offer a money back guarantee, nor does it give out refunds, accept returns, or deal with exchanges of its products
• However, they do claims 95% of users are “satisfied” with results
• Tat B Gone at Claims that the other companies out their with similar products have stolen their graphics, ideas, and website keywords. They also mock their guarantees. Not sure what’s up with that!

Note: The official website for Tattoo Off has a number of errors as far as links not working and pages not loading correctly.
Others have noted that some of the before and after photographs look suspiciously doctored. Buyer beware.

(1) A spray-on bottle of Soothing Agent which “prepares the skin for the topical solution.”
(2) A jar of Topical Solution which “erases the tattooed area by lightly dissolving the ink embedded in the skin.”
(3) A spray-on bottle of Protectant Gel which “sooths and protects the treated area.”

How much does Dermasal cost?

Here’s a sample of prices current as of this writing:

1 month supply costs about $80.
2 month supply costs about $120.
4 month supply costs about $200.
6 month supply costs about $300.

(Prices quoted in US dollars.)

Dermasal claims that:

• This method of tattoo removal is painless and does not harm the skin
• Tattoo will begin fading within 1 to 3 weeks of use
• It will remove a tattoo in as little as 3 months but also as long as 18 months (!)
• The ingredients in Dermsal are considered safe by the FDA
• Over 100,000 people have used product to remove a tattoo
• Dermasol product will not cause scarring on the skin where the tattoo was removed
• 3 double blind studies have shown the effectiveness of Dermasal in removing a tattoo

Additionally, the company offers free email and phone support, and a 100% money back guarantee on its product. Dermasal is shipped via USPS Priority Mail within the USA and Global Priority everywhere else. Buyers can pay for Dermasal via Paypal or Credit Card.

However, it is also effective as an aid to fade or altogether remove tattoos. In fact, researchers claim this has been proven in the lab under two medical tests.

It can be purchased over the internet without a prescription, and applied privately at home without going to any office or seeing a doctor.

How does TCA work to remove a tattoo?
TCA removes a tattoo by applying a method of controlled inflammation on the surface of the skin above the tattoo, using a q-tip to the apply the water-like gel. This inflammation causes a reaction in the skin in which the ink from the tattoo is broken up and surfaces to the top of the skin. Repeatedly applying this technique will cause the tattoo to fade or completely disappear over time.

TCA should at be applied once every 6 weeks. Two weeks its initial application, the treated skin should start peeling, and then from this point it will take aboout a week for the dead skin to peel off completely. At this point, it is recommended to wait another 3 weeks and then start all over again, repeating the process, which is known as a “skin peel”. After repeated skin peels, the tattoo should be either significantly faded or removed altogether.

Does it hurt?
Users reports a mild sting associated with this method. However, this is very mild compared to other tattoo removal methods such as laser treatment.

How much does TCA treatment cost?
Cost varies between different companies making TCA for tattoo removal.

Nuviderm is such company, whose treatments start around $40 per bottle.

Please note that TCA manufacturers claim that this product is not a tattoo removal cream, noting that the substance itself has more of a water like consistency, and works with a different methodology than creams.

However, anyone wanting to get rid of their tattoo and is considering using a tattoo removal cream would likely be very interested in TCA as well, no matter if you call it a gel, lotion, or a tattoo removal cream!