This numbing cream is no joke. It works incredibly well, but the best part is how ridiculously LONG it lasts. I’ve used other numbing creams that wear off halfway through, but this stuff just keeps going. 10/10, my tattoo survival cream.
Signature + Numbing Cream
Signature + Numbing Cream
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Enhance Your Tattoo Experience with Signature+ Tattoo Numbing Cream
Introducing Our Enhanced Signature Numbing Cream
Prepare for your tattoo session with our Signature+ Cream, designed to support a more comfortable tattooing experience.
Consider using our Signature+ Tattoo Numbing Cream for:
- Supporting a more relaxed tattoo session
- Helping your artist work with fewer interruptions
- Facilitating a smoother session
Whether it's a large, detailed piece or a smaller addition on sensitive areas like ribs, chest, or inner arm, our Signature+ Numbing Cream is crafted to enhance your tattoo experience.
How to Prepare
Just 3 Simple Steps - Clean, Apply, Wait
- Clean & prepare the tattoo area
- Evenly apply the cream to the area and cover it with plastic wrap
- Allow the area to prepare for at least 60-90 minutes before your tattoo session starts
Experience enhanced comfort during your tattoo session.
For extended sessions, feel free to apply the cream as per your comfort requirements. The cream is designed for ease of reapplication.
Estimating Your Needs
- Small Tattoo - 1 or 2 tubes
- Half Sleeve or Calf Size - 3 or 4 tubes
- Full Sleeve or Larger - 5+ Tubes
Prepare for your session with Signature+ Numbing Cream and enhance your tattoo experience.
How to Use
How to Use
How does tattoo numbing cream work?
Tattoo numbing creams & ointments cause numbness in the desired area and provide a pain-free tattoo experience, even in sensitive areas such as the inner arm & rib cage.
Simply apply the numbing cream to the tattoo area before sitting and enjoy your session pain-free.
The active ingredient is lidocaine, a local anesthetic that blocks pain signals at the nerve endings in the skin. It is commonly used in minor medical procedures, does not cause unconsciousness, and is completely safe.
How long does tattoo numbing cream last?
Tattoo numbing cream lasts 4-6 hours if applied properly. For half & full sleeves or large chest & back tattoos that require longer sessions, you’ll have to take a short break during the session and reapply the cream as needed.
How do you apply numbing cream to a tattoo?
The day before
The numbing cream process actually begins a whole day before your appointment.
Spot test the numbing cream on the area that will be tattooed the next day. This is to test your skin’s reaction to the numbing cream. Some minor localized redness is normal.
The last thing you’d want is to experience pain during your tattoo because you forgot to test the numbing cream the day before.
As well, it’s important to avoid drinking any alcohol, beer, or milk for at least 24 hours before your appointment. Alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of the cream, causing pain and other negative side effects.
Here are some other tips for tattoo preparation.
The day of
1. Wash & exfoliate the area
Use soap, water, and an exfoliator to remove any dirt or dead skin from the tattoo area. Be thorough as any debris left behind could reduce the effectiveness of the numbing cream.
2. Apply thoroughly with a glove
Apply at least 60-90 minutes before your appointment and be sure to use a glove to prevent numbness on your fingers and/or hand.
Apply a thick amount of numbing cream (about 3mm) to the area and rub in thoroughly. It should be thick enough to see on your skin, not rubbed in like lotion or sunscreen.
We recommend covering the entire area plus an extra inch on each side to be sure the entire area is numbed properly.
3. Cover with plastic wrap
Cover the entire tattoo area with saran or plastic wrap. The wrap prevents the numbing cream from drying out and any debris from entering the area. Leave the wrap on until your artist is ready to begin.
4. Wait to sit
For our Signature and Signature+ Numbing Cream, we recommend waiting at least 60-90 minutes after applying for the best results. Keep the area covered until your session begins.
5. Enjoy your tattoo pain-free
Once you and the artist are ready to begin, remove the wrap and wipe away all of the numbing cream using a paper towel. Though the cream is gone, you will experience full numbness and allow the artist to proceed without distraction.
One dosage typically lasts for 4-6 hours, long enough to sit for most small to medium-sized tattoos.
For larger tattoos that require more time in the chair, you’ll need to reapply the numbing cream. Just as before, use a glove to apply a thick amount to the remaining area, cover for just 20-40 minutes, and then resume the session.
Because the skin is already open, the numbing occurs much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should should I apply the cream?
We recommend applying numbing cream at least 60-90 minutes before your appointment begins to ensure full numbing. Leave it on until you're sitting in the chair. If you’re reapplying during a long session, wait at least 20-40 minutes before resuming the artwork.
Do you wipe off numbing cream before the tattoo?
Yes, the tattooed area must be completely clear of any cream and shaven of any hair before the session.
And don’t worry if you haven’t shaved, most artists will likely do it themselves to ensure their needle penetrates properly.
Once you’ve waited the recommended amount of time after applying, simply wipe away the excess cream with a paper towel. At this point, the area should be completely numb and will remain so for at least 4-6 hours.
Should I tell my tattoo artist that I plan to use a numbing cream?
Absolutely. It will give them peace of mind knowing that you’ll be completely numb, free to work without being disturbed by pain or discomfort.
If in doubt, it’s always best to ask your artist during your consultation before using numbing cream. Most will be okay with it, though some may be reluctant.
Regardless, a simple conversation will go a long way to save you both some awkwardness.
Can you apply numbing cream during a tattoo?
Yes, you can re-apply numbing cream during a tattoo, but wait at least 20-40 minutes before resuming your session. It will take less time to activate as your skin is broken. But if you didn't start your session with the cream, it will be rather ineffective if you apply it halfway during your session.
Where can I buy tattoo numbing cream?
You can buy tattoo numbing cream at Numbed Ink; some studios may also supply their own if you ask.
***Disclaimer: Numbed Ink Company LLC assumes no responsibility for allergic reactions or adverse effects of any kind, please read the ingredients and instructions for use carefully before use and ask any questions you may have. If you have ever had any skin problems or allergic reactions, then consult a doctor before use.
Tattoo Artists & Professionals
Tattoo Artists & Professionals
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 565 reviews.
Used your product and could have easily sat for an eight hour session. Loved it! Made a six hour sit no problem
Cream started off numb for about the first 45 mins then wore off after that. Not bad tho. Still looking for something that can provide longer numbing time.
I have used Numbed ink for alot of my work. It works good. You do not feel the pain of the needle, especially a 23 mag for shading across tender parts, like the knee and back of leg
Literally couldn’t feel anything, was a breeze getting this done
At first putting it on. waiting 2 hours before my appointment everything was good I felt numb the first couple passes was numb... the more that the tattoo got wiped it took the numbing away each time by the end of the tattoo I felt everything ...so if it's a small tattoo I would say definitely get it but a bigger tattoo just know at the end you will fill everything
Absolutely loved this stuff worked great and will buy so much more
I had some shin action today and it was completely pain free! I was definitely skeptical, but I’m 100% sold. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!
It definitely works when applied correctly and my artist had zero issues with ink retention or skin reaction. I made it through my chest and sternum a lot more comfortably than I would have otherwise.
Beware, I was disappointed on the amount you get the tube is really small actually tiny (sample size)especially for the price. There’s other products that work just as well for half the price and get more numbing cream.
This was an extensive cover up...
Worked amazing for mine and my wife’s blackouts!
Love this for getting all my ink
I’ve used this cream before and it is the absolute best! I have sensitive skin and have had nothing but amazing results. The older I’ve gotten, the lower my pain threshold has become, but I refuse to sacrifice getting art because of that. Recently got my knee done and did not feel a thing for the whole session. Highly recommend; it’s a life saver!
Best numbing cream I’ve ever used. I can sit for Many more hours. I highly recommend it
Got me through this piece! 10/10
Long ass session and never felt a thing, having the spray once the line work was done was a big help.
The picture speaks for itself! I 100% recommended the signature +
A+
Not sure what was wrong with this one usually the + cream works for a good hour but this time it only worked for 17 minutes exactly before pain set in at full force and had to stop my tattoo
Worked amazingly
This signature + numbing cream is amazing! What was once a painful back tattoo became a napping session for me haha
No pain at all
I'm getting a cover-up done...which is taking sessions to do...I'm please at how it's coming together and I couldn't sit as long as i do without your numbing cream...it's the truth !!!
Didn't feel a thing till the last 10 minutes or so
Once he started I couldn’t even tell. Really good for all black. All color bring another tube cause after a couple of hours it’s gone
If you follow the steps and really put on a thick layer you can get a solid 3-4 hours of pain free work.
This stuff is AMAZING! How I prep: wash area, use a salt scrub on area, shave area. Apply cream 1.5 hours in advance. Cover with seran wrap. Remove with a paper towel at appointment. It will umb you up for at LEAST 3 hours. I think it goes further the less the artist wipes you down (perhaps that is in my head). It also seems to work better the sooner you use it. Don't keep it for a year and expect it to last as long. But, I've gotten 2 knee tats and it was easy breezy. Also, for the people that say this is cheating....would you want dental work without novacaine?? WHHHY?!? Silliness. I'm old enough to know what it feels like without (lots of ink), and old enough to know I'd rather not deal with the pain. Be smart, use this!! Lol
Applied two tubes of cream and it lasted the ENTIRE time! Tattoo took about two hours! Will definitely purchase again for future tattoos!
I fell asleep, first time I don’t feel the pain. I thought this was a joke. Do it correctly and you won’t feel a thing. I did 2 hours with wrap around , taped it and enjoyed my work. Exfoliate before putting 1st thin layer then 2nd thick layer.
I was able to tolerate 5 hours using the signature plus cream. My advice to those who are getting a 1/2 sleeve like I did is to Put on a thick layer about an hour and a half prior to your session then wrap your arm with plastic wrap and then put a sports wrap over that to make sure that it gets into the skin. I reapplied during a break and let it sit for 15 minutes and I was able to tolerate another hour.
Works great. If things start getting painful after a bit. I would take 15 min break add cream and wrap with cellophane. Ready to go again plus it works better because skin is open from tattooing.
I swear by this stuff. I am looking forward to using it again next time. I didn't feel any pain when getting a chest tattoo. Next time, I will put on a thicker layer and reapply before the session to help extend the length of time the numbness lasts
I have been using the signature cream and absolutely love it I’ve tried several different creams and they always made me jittery due to the epinephrine in it. I love that I know the ingredients and it does exactly what it needs to. For me personally after 2 hours it starts to wear off and I have to apply more but other than that 10/10. Now I ordered the singnature + for the first time because it’s suppose to be stronger and I’m getting my back covered. I’ve never had any problems with the regular signature cream but the signature + it didn’t numb me at all unfortunately. As the cream was applied it started activating almost instantly and my back felt very tingly and warm almost it was a weird sensation that I didn’t feel with the regular signature cream. I figured it’s because it’s stronger so the ingredients are gunna be on 10 . Well I started having an elevated heart rate like how I would with the creams that have epinephrine and started feeling clammy. After the required time we removed the cream and started my session unfortunately only some spots were numb for a short amount of time I pretty much got my back blasted and felt every inch of it but it’s okay it was a nice little 3hr 16 min session. I will definitely stick with the regular signature cream which has worked amazingly for those sessions were I just don’t wanna feel anything.
Pretty great sessions.
Stayed numb for 4 hours. Worked great.
Unbelievably numb. This stuff was amazing!
I'm in the process of getting a cover up...I really can't take and don't like pain...this cream has been a blessing...
Makes sitting thru the long sessions and sensitive areas a piece of cake