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Spider veins

(8 Posts)
sian01 Wed 08-Sept-21 12:04:50

I have clusters of red/purple spider veins on both my legs. Can anyone recommend a good waterproof cream or concealer to cover them please. I know there is a product that covers tattoos, but is it waterproof? I am going on holiday soon and would like to swim.

Blossoming Wed 08-Sept-21 18:04:42

Sorry Sian, can’t help, perhaps others can? Would a waterproof tanning cream help?

Trisha57 Wed 08-Sept-21 18:09:56

I found this on the internet.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Covermark-Leg-Magic-50ml-Shade/dp/B00178HPKW/ref=asc_df_B00178HPKW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310817340924&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8742893665010400878&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006793&hvtargid=pla-432315287219&psc=1&th=1&psc=1. Quite expensive, but the reviews aren't bad. It has SPF too! A friend of mine with rosacea used to use Cover Veil, but I'm not sure if that's waterproof.

Shelflife Wed 08-Sept-21 18:13:55

sian01, forget the spider veins - get in the water and enjoy your swim. I worried for years about veins in my legs , what a waste if time that was! I no longer worry and swim regularly. Enjoy your holiday !

dolphindaisy Wed 08-Sept-21 19:33:38

I have the same problem, I bought a product called Thin Lizzie concealer in Australia and it really does work, I've googled it and you can get it on Ebay but it comes from Australia so will take weeks to get here, it might be worth trying to find it in the UK

Enjoy your holiday, I always wear a long sarong until I get in the water

Hetty58 Wed 08-Sept-21 19:38:18

I wear a surfing wetsuit these days - problem solved!

sian01 Thu 09-Sept-21 11:21:24

Thank you all for your help. I have found 'Covermark' available on Amazon and will give it a try!

CrumblyMumbly Thu 09-Sept-21 12:11:38

Fake tan covers a multitude of sins/veins. I feel so much more confident with some colour and it last for a few days or you can reapply it. Enjoy your holiday.