Does Body Makeup Transfer Onto Clothes and Surfaces?

It still comes as a surprise to many that celebrities weren’t all born with a natural sun-kissed glow, flawless skin, and a complete lack of blemishes. They seem to never have bruises, veins, or breakouts, and their skin always shimmers at the perfect angle. Sorry to burst your bubble, but they’re human too. Their secret? Body makeup (and an army of makeup artists for that flawless application, of course).

The mention of body makeup may conjure up memories of painting yourself green for a Ninja Turtle party in your childhood. Perhaps Cirque du Soleil is a more accurate approach to using body makeup as a fully grown adult. It’s time to bid farewell to those childhood scars and unleash your inner beauty Ninja instead.

Body makeup is indeed the superpower behind celebrity red-carpet perfection. If you are ready to reveal your beauty goddess with flawless, radiant skin (all over), here are a few things you need to know before lathering up those limbs.

What Is Body Makeup?

Body makeup is akin to foundation, but it’s designed for your entire body. It’s perfect for covering bruises, breakouts, or uneven skin patches in conditions like vitiligo or mild psoriasis. If you’re donning a skin-revealing outfit for a special event, body makeup can give you a natural-looking, even, blemish-free skin tone from front to back and top to bottom.

What You Should Know Before Applying Body Makeup

Just like any product you apply to your skin, you need to be cautious if you have open wounds or broken skin. Applying body makeup over damaged areas can cause inflammation, infection, or aggravate breakouts. It’s best to consult your dermatologist before piling on body makeup if you have a skin condition and to treat the affected area appropriately first.

Your face, hands, and body are rarely all the same shade. Body makeup can even this out to create a more uniform complexion. However, just as foundation can cause streaks on your face, body makeup can result in streaks if not blended properly.

It’s not suitable for sweaty workouts or days at the beach where you’ll be in and out of the water. Unless, of course, you want to relive those turtle body paint endeavours from your childhood.

One of the biggest downsides to wearing body makeup is that it can transfer onto your clothes. We recommend only using it on the areas of skin that are exposed or patches that need cover. There are techniques you can use to minimize makeup transfer. Using a product specifically made for body application is essential since these are formulated to dry and set faster than face foundations.

Tips for Applying Body Makeup

Prep Your Skin

Before applying body makeup, exfoliate your skin to get rid of any dead skin cells or oils from other products that may cause uneven application. After exfoliation, moisturise and prime the skin.

Blend

Achieving a naturally flawless look requires blending your makeup to a seamless finish, eliminating any streaks. Avoid using a matte finish on one area of your body and shimmer on another to maintain a consistent look.

Set

Wait until the makeup dries completely before getting dressed. Applying a setting powder or spray afterwards can help lock the makeup in place.

Avoid wearing white or hugging anyone in white if you’ve applied body makeup. This will save both you and your friend from potential embarrassment!

With these tips and tricks, you can achieve that celebrity red carpet look with body makeup. Whether it’s for a special event or just to feel a bit more polished, body makeup can be your secret weapon for flawless skin all over.