12 Body Makeup Products That Hide Bruises, Marks and Everything in Between

by Syden Abrenica
Syden Abrenica is an NYC-based creative with 5+ years of experience writing and editing for national magazines such as Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Health, All You, and Harper's Bazaar.
Updated 06/15/20

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We all have our favorite foundations. And we all have our reasons for why we love them, whether it’s the life-changing full coverage, weightless texture, or even hydrating properties. With all this mind, sometimes we’d like these same benefits, but on our bodies instead.

So whether you're looking to cover up a cut, bruise, bug bite, or uneven tone, we’ve rounded up the best body makeup products to use on your arms, chests, legs, and more.

Best Overall: MAC Studio Face & Body Foundation

Mac Studio Face & Body Foundation

Courtesy of Nordstrom

I like to think of this body foundation as your “everyday” formula. It’s got a creamy consistency, sheer coverage, and a satin finish. It’s also flexible; it can be used on both the face and body, removing the need to toggle between two separate products for your coverage needs. Not to mention, this formula is a total classic.

Best Drugstore: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

For an affordable price, you can achieve perfect skin with this spray-on formula. Users appreciate the buildable texture, which gives you the option to continue applying until you get the coverage you want, without caking. Plus, it dries quickly, so no need to stand around waiting.

Best Water Resistant: Westmore Body Coverage Perfector

Hello, radiance. Seamlessly camouflage every imperfection and enhance the skin’s glow at the same time. The best part? Your look will last for up to 24 hours. To use, apply like you would a lotion, then gently pat with a tissue to remove excess product. Give yourself 5-10 minutes to dry, then either reapply if needed or put on your clothes. Keep in mind that this formula is mighty, so you’ll need an oil-based product to remove it.

Best for Dry Skin: Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

 Courtesy of Sephora

A standout benefit of this body foundation is that it’s both waterproof and sweat-resistant, which makes it the perfect product for humid weather and tropical locations. The liquid formula works especially on dry skin, as one user notes that it didn’t magnify her dryness, but effectively masked it.

Best for Scars: Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish

Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish

 Courtesy of Ulta

When you just want a wash of radiant color, this light-reflecting tint is your ticket. It can be used on both the face and body and reduces the appearance of imperfections, cellulite, blemishes, and even scars. To apply, squeeze small dots across the desired area and then blend in long, circular motions with your fingers.

Best for Tattoo Coverage: Dermablend Leg & Body Makeup

Dermablend Leg & Body Makeup

 Courtesy of Ulta

This powerful formula can mask even the most detailed of tattoos. (Take a look at some of the Youtube videos and you'll see what we mean.) This highly pigmented makeup can be applied with your fingers but is best applied with a makeup sponge. Reviewers are wowed by how well it covers up almost anything even beyond just tattoos, including birthmarks and spider veins.

Best for Legs: This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle

This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle

 Courtesy of Ulta

Equal parts a vitamin-packed serum and hydrating foundation, this non-greasy texture melts right into your skin. Vitamins C and E work together to help repair while arnica evens out tone. Reviewers noted that it not only covered their imperfections but also added a natural glow to their skin, which felt almost like a slight bronzing effect.

Best for Bruises: KKW Beauty Skin Perfecting Body Foundation

Skin Perfecting Body Foundation

 Courtesy of KKW Beauty 

Light-diffusing spheres blur every imperfection in this silky formula. Available in nine shades with a variety of undertones, the texture blends smoothly and evenly on the skin. While users love the flawless finish it provides, they also rave about how comfortable the formula is to wear throughout the day.

Best Sheer Coverage: Fenty Beauty Body Luminizer

fenty beauty body lava

Courtesy of Sephora

If you're looking for a full coverage body foundation to cover up marks and spots, we'll tell you straight away that this guy won't cut it for you. But if you're after a sheer tint of color coupled with an eye-catching body glow, this is the formula to purchase stat. Massage this luminizer all over your body and you'll be immediately drenched in radiance, and not necessarily the subtle kind. It comes in four different shades that work for all skin tones, and the vanilla scent is just the cherry on top.

Best for Arms: ALLEVEN Colour Shield

ALLEVEN Colour Shield

 Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

With this velvety mist, there’s no need to rub it in. It features an airbrush-like application that sprays evenly over the skin to deliver water- and transfer-resistant finish. To get a natural appearance, simply spray at least eight inches away from the area of concern and keep your hand moving to avoid layering on too much product.

Best for Travel: Dermablend Quick Fix Body Foundation Stick

Dermablend Quick Fix Body Foundation Stick

 Courtesy of Ulta

For quick fixes or small areas, this handy stick is your new go-to. But don’t mistake its size for weakness—the formula is full coverage and lasts up to 16 hours with smudging or transferring. It’s the perfect product to throw in your carry-on as it can be used pretty much anywhere on the body where you need a bit (or a lot) of perfecting.

Best for Chest: Bondi Sands GLO Matte One Day Tan

Matte One Day Tan

 Courtesy of Bondi Sands 

Sunkissed skin in a bottle. This wash-off makeup delivers a believable “just got off the plane from Turks & Caicos” tan that lasts until your next shower. As it gives you that fresh glow, it’s also concealing blemishes and imperfections resulting in a seriously flawless canvas. One reviewer proudly calls this formula liquid gold.

TL;DR

Finding the best body makeup largely depends on your coverage needs. A solid, everyday pick is MAC Studio Face & Body Foundation (view on Nordstrom), which delivers low-to-medium coverage to hide subtle imperfections on both the face and body without needing to invest in separate items for each. But if you're looking to camouflage more stubborn spots like bruises, acne scars or even tattoos, we recommend reaching for Dermablend Leg & Body Makeup (view on Ulta) or KKW Beauty Skin Perfecting Body Foundation (view on Ulta) because of their high-performance pigments that blur the skin without looking cakey or unnatural.

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