1. Clean Skin
Make sure skin is clean, dry, and free of all makeup and oils. This will ensure the tattoos will stay on smoothly and firmly attached to the skin, so they will last as long as possible. Makeup and sunblock can be applied around them later.
WARNING: For external use only. Do not apply to sensitive skin, near eyes, or if allergic to adhesives.
2. Position tattoo on skin
Remove clear top sheet and press firmly onto the skin when ready. Tip: to make it easier to position the tattoo, or if the tattoo doesn't easily bend to fit on the skin, cut away the extra paper with scissors.
Follow the implied lines of your eye (eye shape, eyelashes, makeup, etc) to make the temporary tattoos enhance your look!
Once dry, the tattoos can be layered (this can be useful for tattoos that may not fit together next to each other, or to create new combinations and looks).
The masks are designed to be perfectly symmetrical, but that doesn't mean you have to have it that way! An asymmetrical design can make a mask with a focal point, or create a more minimalist mask design that isn't as extra.
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Of course, the tattoos also are not limited to your face! |
3. Add Water
Use a sponge to apply water to the paper backing of the tattoo until it is completely soaked. Give it a few seconds, and then the paper should peel or slide away from the tattoo easily. If the tattoo still sticks to the backing, press it firmly on the skin and apply water again.
Did part of the tattoo fold over or clump up? Quickly pat it with a wet finger, and the water may help spread it out and allow you to reposition it on your skin before it sets.
4. Let Tattoo Set
Avoid stretching the skin for 5-10 minutes to allow the tattoo to set. After this wait, you can apply makeup and other oils around the tattoo. This will allow the tattoo to last as long as possible on your skin. Avoid rubbing the tattoos directly with friction, oils, makeup, or harsh liquids as it can make the tattoos come off the skin sooner.
5. Decorate!
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Use cosmetic glitter--craft glitter is not safe for the face since it can get in your eyes. Fine, clear (holographic) glitter is the best to use on top of tattoos or body paint because it adds shine without covering up the color, and it looks great with any color. Colored glitter looks very obvious on top of color that does not match perfectly, so it's hard to match them. |
| Biodegradable cosmetic glitter works just as well as regular glitter (usually made from polyester), but it does have its downsides. Because it's made from natural materials such as corn or cassava, it degrades quickly if used in wet applications such as gels. They also wash away easily with water (which can be good or bad, depending on what you need). However, you can rest easy knowing that the biodegradable glitter will not add to the growing microplastics problem in the ecosystem! |
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Glitter primer makes a big difference in creating and maintaining the coverage of glitter, but for larger glitter such as chunky or other shapes, it's necessary! They will not stick to the skin without any kind of primer or glue.
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To Remove
Rub off with baby oil, or an oil-based cleanser, or isopropyl alcohol; or remove using clear tape to pick up the tattoos from the skin.