How to Use Westmore Body Coverage Perfector?

Hello, beauty lovers!

Let’s talk about a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: the skin on our bodies.

We spend so much time and energy on our facial skincare routines—serums, moisturisers, perfect foundation. But what about the rest of us? Our legs, arms, chest, and back are often left out of the conversation.

Many of us have things on our body skin we might want to cover up sometimes. This could be:

• Varicose veins or spider veins
• Scars from surgery or life’s little accidents
• Stretch marks
• Bruises
• Vitiligo or other pigmentation conditions
• Sun spots
• Just general redness or uneven tone

For a long time, the only options were thick, cakey stage makeup that felt awful and looked fake, or covering up with clothes even on a hot day.

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But what if there was a better way? A product that was designed specifically for the body, that offered serious coverage, but felt comfortable and looked like real skin?

Enter Westmore’s Body Coverage Perfector.

If you’ve seen this product online or in stores and felt curious, you’ve come to the right place. This isn’t just a review. This is your complete, easy-to-follow guide to understanding, buying, and using this game-changing product to get a flawless, seamless body complexion.

Ready to feel confident in your own skin? Let’s begin.

First, What Exactly Is the Westmore Body Coverage Perfector?

In simple terms, it’s foundation for your body.

But it’s so much more than that. Westmore Beauty was founded by makeup artist and Veet UK expert, Wendy Westmore. She created this product to solve a real problem: how to get high-coverage that still looks natural on the body.

The Body Coverage Perfector is a long-wearing, transfer-resistant formula that is designed to:

• Cover: It hides scars, veins, bruises, and marks with a high level of pigment.
• Blur: It smooths over the look of texture, like stretch marks.
• Protect: It has an SPF 25, which is crucial for protecting the skin you’re working so hard to perfect.
• Feel Comfortable: Unlike old-fashioned body makeup, it’s designed to be breathable and not feel heavy or sticky.

It’s the secret weapon that celebrities and makeup artists have been using for years on red carpets and photoshoots. And now, it’s available for all of us.

You can find it on the Westmore Beauty UK website and at retailers like Boots.

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Step 1: The Most Important Part – Finding Your Perfect Shade

Getting the right shade is the key to making this product look like magic and not a mask. This is the step you cannot skip!

Understanding Your Undertone

Just like with face foundation, your skin has an undertone. This is the subtle colour beneath the surface.

• Cool Undertone: Your skin has hints of pink, red, or blue.
• Warm Undertone: Your skin has hints of yellow, peach, or gold.
• Neutral Undertone: A mix of both, or neither.

A quick trick: Look at the veins on your wrist in natural light.

• If they look blue or purple, you likely have a cool undertone.
• If they look green, you likely have a warm undertone.
• If it’s hard to tell, or they look blue-green, you might be neutral.

How to Swatch and Test

The Westmore Body Coverage Perfector comes in a range of shades. Here’s how to test them properly:

1. Don’t Test on Your Hand: The skin on your hand is often a different colour to your legs or chest.
2. Test on the Area You Want to Cover: If you’re covering your legs, swatch a few shades on your leg. If it’s for your chest, test it there.
3. Let it Dry Down: The product can oxidise slightly (get a bit darker) as it dries. Apply a stripe of your top 2-3 shade choices and wait 5-10 minutes.
4. Check in Different Lights: Look at the swatches in natural daylight, bathroom light, and indoor room light. The right shade will seem to disappear into your skin in all of them.

If you’re stuck between two shades, it’s often better to go for the slightly lighter one, as you can warm it up with bronzer.

Pro Tip: You can also mix two shades together to create your perfect custom colour, just like a makeup artist would!

Step 2: Prepping Your Canvas – Skincare is Key

You wouldn’t paint a beautiful picture on a dirty, flaky canvas. The same goes for body makeup. Proper skin prep is non-negotiable for a seamless finish.

1. Exfoliate (The Day Before or That Morning)

This is the #1 most important step for avoiding a patchy, cakey application. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells that can grab onto the pigment and make it look uneven.

• How to do it: Use a gentle body scrub, a dry brush, or an exfoliating glove in the shower. Focus on areas like knees, elbows, and ankles. I love the Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Scrub for this.
• When to do it: The day before you plan to use the Body Coverage Perfector is ideal, but doing it in the shower that morning works too.

2. Moisturise (But Do It Right)

Hydrated skin helps the product blend smoothly. However, you must use the right kind of moisturiser.

• DO Use a Lightweight, Fast-Absorbing Lotion: Look for something that isn’t greasy or oily. A classic like the CeraVe Moisturising Lotion is perfect.
• DON’T Use a Heavy Oil or Greasy Cream: These will create a barrier that stops the makeup from adhering properly. It will slide around, separate, and transfer onto your clothes.
• Timing is Everything: Apply your moisturiser at least 10-15 minutes before you start with the Body Coverage Perfector. Your skin should feel soft and hydrated, but completely dry to the touch.

Step 3: Application Masterclass – Tools and Techniques

Now for the fun part! Let’s put the product on. You have a couple of options for how to apply it.

Method 1: Using a Damp Makeup Sponge (The Best for a Natural Finish)

This is my personal favourite method. It gives a sheer, airbrushed, and incredibly natural finish.

1. Get your sponge damp. Run a makeup sponge under the tap and squeeze out all the excess water until it’s just moist.
2. Dispense the product. Pump a small amount of the Body Coverage Perfector onto the back of your hand, a palette, or a small plate. Start with less than you think you need! You can always add more.
3. Dab and press. Dip the wide, rounded end of the damp sponge into the product. Then, using a stippling or bouncing motion, press the product into your skin. DO NOT SWIPE OR RUB. Pressing pushes the pigment into the skin, while rubbing just moves it around on the surface and can make coverage patchy.
4. Build slowly. If you need more coverage in a specific area (like over a dark scar), let the first layer dry for a minute, then press a second thin layer on top.

Method 2: Using a Dense Stippling Brush (The Best for Full Coverage)

If you need maximum coverage for something like a tattoo or a very dark bruise, a brush can deposit more pigment.

1. Use a flat-top or stippling brush. A brush like the Real Techniques Stippling Brush is ideal.
2. Dispense the product. Same as before—onto your hand or a palette.
3. Stipple and blend. Dip the brush into the product and again, use a pressing and stippling motion to work the product into the skin. You can use a very light swirling motion at the very end to blend the edges seamlessly into your natural skin.

Method 3: Using Your Fingers (The Quick and Easy Way)

Your body is a big area, and sometimes you need to be fast.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Warm the product. Pump a small amount onto your fingertips. The heat from your fingers will warm up the formula, making it easier to blend.
3. Press and pat. Again, use a patting motion to press the product into the skin. Avoid the temptation to smear it.

Pro Tip: For covering scars or stretch marks, which have texture, apply the product directly onto the mark and blend the edges outwards. This focuses the coverage where you need it most.

Step 4: The Magic of Setting – Making it Last All Day

The Body Coverage Perfector is transfer-resistant, but to make it truly budge-proof and sweat-resistant, you must set it. This is especially important for areas that rub against clothing.

1. Get a Translucent Setting Powder: This is a fine, colourless powder that won’t change the colour of your makeup. The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is the holy grail, but there are great drugstore options too.
2. Use a Large, Fluffy Powder Brush: A big powder brush will help you dust the powder on quickly and evenly over large areas.
3. Press the Powder In: For areas you really don’t want to transfer (like legs that will be in trousers), use a powder puff or a velour puff to press a generous amount of powder into the skin. Let it “bake” for 2-3 minutes, then dust off the excess with your big brush.

The Final Seal: Setting Spray

For ultimate security, especially for a wedding, a hot day, or a long event, finish with a setting spray. Hold the bottle about 30cm away and mist your body evenly. This melts the powder and makeup together, creating a sealed, skin-like finish. The Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray is famous for a reason.

Step 5: Trouble-Shooting Common Problems

Having an issue? Don’t worry, there’s always a solution.

• Problem: It looks cakey or patchy.
  • Solution: You probably didn’t exfoliate and moisturise well enough. Also, you might be using too much product. Remember, thin layers are key. Try using a damp sponge to sheer out the coverage you’ve already applied.
• Problem: It’s transferring onto my clothes.
  • Solution: You didn’t set it properly with powder. Make sure you are using enough translucent powder and letting it sit for a few minutes before dusting it off. The setting spray is your final defence.
• Problem: It’s emphasising the texture of my stretch marks.
  • Solution: This is a common challenge. The trick is to blur the edges of the texture. Make sure the product is perfectly blended out around the stretch mark. The blurring effect of the product will help, but managing expectations is key—it will make them less visible, but may not make deep texture completely disappear from all angles.
• Problem: The colour looks a bit ashy or wrong.
  • Solution: You might have the wrong undertone. You can try warming up the colour by lightly dusting a bronzer over the top. Next time, you’ll know to choose a shade with more warmth.

How to Remove It Gently

At the end of the day, you need to remove it thoroughly. Since it’s long-wearing, water alone won’t do the trick.

Use a gentle oil-based cleanser or a dedicated makeup remover for the body. The Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Cleansing Oil is brilliant and affordable. Massage it onto dry skin to break down the makeup, then emulsify with water and rinse. Follow up with your normal body wash. This double-cleansing method ensures every bit is gone, letting your skin breathe overnight.

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?

The Westmore Body Coverage Perfector is more than just a makeup product. For many, it’s a tool for confidence. It allows you to wear what you want, when you want, without feeling self-conscious.

It’s an investment, but when you consider the freedom and confidence it can provide for special events, holidays, or even daily wear, it is absolutely worth it for many people.

Remember, the goal is not to look like you’re wearing makeup. The goal is to look like you have flawless, healthy, seamless skin. And with this guide, you now have all the secrets to make that happen.

So go on, get that dress out of the wardrobe. Book that holiday. You’ve got this.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mastering the Westmore Body Coverage Perfector

1. How is this different from just using my normal foundation on my body?

This is the most important question. Your face foundation is formulated for the delicate, fine-textured skin on your face. The Body Coverage Perfector is engineered for the body, which has different needs. It has a higher pigment load to cover larger, more pronounced concerns like scars and veins. It’s also formulated to be more flexible and transfer-resistant to withstand clothing friction and movement without cracking. Crucially, it contains SPF 25, which most face foundations lack, providing essential protection for often-exposed body parts. Using face foundation on your body would use up the product very quickly and likely result in a patchy, transfer-prone finish.

2. Will it really cover dark scars and tattoos, or is it just for redness?

It is absolutely designed for high coverage, including dark scars and tattoos. However, the key is managing expectations. It will significantly reduce the appearance, making them far less noticeable and often blending them seamlessly into your surrounding skin tone. For very dark, raised, or textured marks, it may not make them 100% invisible from every angle and in harsh lighting, but it will make a dramatic difference. The technique is crucial: applying in thin, built-up layers and setting it properly will give you the maximum coverage possible. It is far more effective for this purpose than any standard foundation or tinted lotion.

3. I have dry skin. Will this product cling to my dry patches or look cakey?

This product can work on dry skin, but preparation is everything. If you apply it to unprepared, flaky skin, it will absolutely cling and look patchy. This is why the exfoliation and moisturising steps in the guide are non-negotiable. By removing dead skin cells and creating a smooth, hydrated canvas, you give the product the best possible surface to adhere to. For very dry skin, consider using a slightly richer (but still fast-absorbing) moisturiser and allowing even more time for it to sink in fully before application.

4. How sweat-proof and waterproof is it really? Can I wear it to the beach or pool?

While the Body Coverage Perfector is water-resistant and transfer-resistant, it is not completely waterproof. It can handle light perspiration and daily wear exceptionally well, especially when set with powder and setting spray. However, submersion in water—like swimming in a pool or the sea—will likely break it down and cause it to run or patch. The chlorine and salt can also affect the formula. For beach or pool days where you want coverage, it’s better to use it for your journey there and then reapply after you’ve dried off, rather than relying on it to stay perfect while swimming.

5. What is the best way to remove it without irritating my skin?

Because it’s a long-wearing, transfer-resistant formula, it requires a more thorough removal process than regular body wash. The most effective and gentle method is an oil-based cleanse. Use a dedicated cleansing oil or balm (like the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Cleansing Oil) massaged directly onto dry skin. The oils will break down the makeup effectively. Then, add water to emulsify it (turn it milky) and rinse. Follow up with your regular body wash. This “double-cleansing” method ensures all product is removed without the need for harsh, abrasive scrubbing that can irritate the skin.

6. Can I use this product on my face?

It is not recommended. The formula is specifically designed for the thicker skin and different needs of the body. Using it on your face could lead to clogged pores, breakouts, or irritation, especially given the higher coverage and different texture. The ingredients and SPF level may also not be suitable for the more sensitive facial area. Always use products formulated for the face on your face. If you need matching coverage, look for a full-coverage foundation from Westmore or another brand designed for facial use.

7. How long does one bottle typically last?

This depends entirely on how much of your body you are covering and how often you use it. If you are using it to cover just a small area like a scar on an arm or leg a few times a week, a bottle can last for months. If you are using it to cover both legs completely for daily wear, you will go through a bottle much more quickly. The “thin layers” technique is key to making it last—you don’t need a thick, heavy application to achieve great coverage. One pump can often cover a surprisingly large area when blended well with a damp sponge.

8. I have sensitive skin and react to many products. What should I do?

As with any new product, a patch test is essential. Apply a small amount to a discreet area of skin (like the inside of your arm) and leave it for 24 hours to see if any reaction occurs. While the product is dermatologically tested, everyone’s triggers are different. Pay close attention to the ingredient list if you know you are sensitive to specific components. The need for thorough removal also means you must be confident that both the product and the cleansing oil you use to remove it are suitable for your sensitive skin.

9. The colour I ordered online isn’t quite right. Can I mix shades?

Yes, absolutely! Mixing shades is a fantastic way to achieve your perfect, custom match, especially as your skin tone changes with the seasons. You can mix two shades of the Body Coverage Perfector together on the back of your hand before application. If you find a shade is slightly too light, you can also warm it up by dusting a bronzing powder over the top once the product is set. If you purchased from Boots or the Westmore website, it’s also worth checking their returns policy for unopened or used cosmetics in case an exchange is possible.

10. Is it worth the investment compared to a drugstore body makeup?

This comes down to your specific needs. If you require high coverage that looks natural and lasts all day without transferring, then the Westmore Body Coverage Perfector is absolutely worth the investment. Drugstore alternatives often have a much lighter coverage, can feel sticky or heavy, and are far more likely to rub off on clothes and furniture. For covering a significant scar for a wedding or a vein for a holiday, the performance and finish of the Westmore product are in a different league. However, if you only need light, general evening out of skin tone for a few hours, a more affordable tinted body lotion might suffice for your needs.