Tattoo artist working calmly on a client's forearm in a dimly lit studio

Numb it. Ink it. Heal it.

Feel The Ink, Not The Pain

Professional-grade topical numbing cream. Trusted by US tattoo artists. USPTO trademarked.

★★★★★ Trusted by 10,000+ tattoo artistsProfessional 5% lidocaineSecure checkoutFree US shipping over $50

Professional formula

5% lidocaine, the strength studios actually reach for.

Won't affect the ink

Numbs the skin without changing how it takes color.

Made in the USA

Dermatologist-reviewed and USPTO trademarked.

Before and after

Numbing for the chair, balm for the two weeks after.

Simple · Fast · Effective

How To Use It

Four simple steps from prep to ink.

  1. Tattoo artist in black gloves wiping the skin clean before applying numbing cream

    Clean the skin

    Wash with soap & water, pat dry.

  2. Spreading a thick even layer of numbing cream along a forearm with a spatula

    Apply thick layer

    Generous even layer. Don’t rub in.

  3. Forearm wrapped in cling film over the numbing cream while it activates

    Cover & wait 60 min

    Wrap with film to activate.

  4. Tattoo machine working on a numbed forearm after the cream has been wiped off

    Wipe off & tattoo

    Remove wrap, wipe, start.

Tattoo artist outlining a floral forearm piece in a bright, calm studio

The artists' choice

Trusted By Tattoo Artists Across The United States

Most numbing creams are built to sit on a shelf and look reassuring, not to hold up through a four-hour sitting.

Ours is a professional-grade 5% lidocaine formula that activates fast and keeps working through long sessions — made in the USA, dermatologist-reviewed, and USPTO trademarked.

How We Compare

Pain relief
Signature Professional 5% lidocaine, consistent across the whole area.
Typical alternatives Weaker formulas where results vary between applications.
Session length
Signature Holds through a long sitting, with a 30g tube for bigger pieces.
Typical alternatives Often fades well before the session ends.
Effect on the ink
Signature Will not affect ink absorption or color vibrancy.
Typical alternatives Can change how the skin takes color.
Aftercare
Signature Matching care balm with hyaluronic acid and shea butter.
Typical alternatives Numbing only — you are on your own afterwards.
Signature numbing cream tube with tattoo care balm jar, value duo

Value pack

Cream And Balm, Together

Numbing for the chair and aftercare for the two weeks after — in one order, for less than buying both.

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Your Questions Answered

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Tattoo care balm applied to a healing tattoo
How does numbing cream work?

It temporarily reduces sensation in the skin where it is applied, so the area feels much less during the session. Apply about 60 minutes before your appointment, cover it with cling film, then wipe it off before your artist starts.

10g or 30g — which do I need?

The 10g tube suits small and medium pieces. Go for the 30g XL if you are sitting for a large piece, a long session, or you want enough for more than one appointment.

Will it affect my tattoo?

Our formula is made not to interfere with ink absorption or color. Tell your artist you have used it so they can plan around it.

How fast do orders ship?

Orders leave our Houston, TX warehouse within 1–2 business days, and most arrive within 6–9 business days. Shipping is $4.99, and free on orders over $50.

Is this medical advice?

No. Information here is general and is not a substitute for advice from a clinician or your tattoo artist. Patch test first, and stop use if you react.

Signature 30g XL tattoo numbing cream in a tattoo studio

USPTO trademarked · 5% lidocaine

Feel The Ink, Not The Pain.

Made in the USA, shipped from Texas, and free over $50.

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