What You Really Need To Know About Permanent Concealer

Refinery29 explains that permanent concealer is also dubbed micropigmentation, which is a cosmetic process that utilizes the tattooing process to create a makeup-like look. The permanent concealer process was first used by Brazilian tattoo artist Rodolpho Torres, who specializes in masking skin imperfections (think: scars, burns, and other issues) using "skin-colored pigments." According to Glamour, the pigments are etched into the skin using the same process as tattooing, with a tattoo gun actually being used.

The innovative procedure ensures that the color pigments, which are custom-matched to each person's skin tone, are positioned between the patches of darkness under the eyes and the skin's surface, perfectly masking dark under-eye bags.

Glamour adds that, while the procedure does tend to yield good results, it's worth noting that it's a relatively new procedure and not enough is known about its long-term results. It's also important to be aware that the eye area is delicate, and with the tattooing process being so close to your eyes, if something were to go wrong (such as an infection occurring after treatment), your sight could be affected.