Why Tattoos Show Through Foundation

Tattoo ink is more saturated and deeper than natural skin discolouration. Most foundations are designed to even skin tone, not block high-contrast pigment.

When standard foundation is layered over tattoos, it often turns grey, sheer, or patchy. This is not a shade issue — it’s a pigment-load and film-strength limitation.

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