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NUMB'D® SIT THE FULL SESSION.
FEEL NONE OF IT.

NUMB'D Tattoo Numbing Cream

8 active ingredients. Numb before the first needle, still numb up to 5 hours in.

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TRUSTED IN 500+ UK STUDIOS · TRUSTPILOT 4.8★ NUMB FOR UP TO 5 HOURS · 500+ UK STUDIOS

The Problem

Most Numbing Creams Don't Actually Work.

You've probably tried them. The ones that promise the world and deliver nothing. Weak formulas that wear off before your artist even picks up the machine. Products packed with harsh chemicals that leave your skin irritated, red, and rashy.

Or maybe you've been putting off that piece you've always wanted because the last session was brutal. Either way, you deserve better than products that don't deliver.

"Every product we tried either didn't work or left clients with irritated skin. So we made our own."

Founder, NUMB'D

The Numb'd Protocol

STRONG ENOUGH TO NEED
A PROTOCOL

Four steps, 90 minutes, then hours of nothing. Follow it exactly.

01 2 min

Shave & Clean

Shave wider than the piece and wipe down with alcohol. Oil-free skin lets the actives in.

PRO TIP · 5×5cm tattoo? Prep 7×7cm.
02 3 min

Thin, Then Thick

Massage a thin layer in with gloves. Then dab on a thick, even layer over the top.

PRO TIP · Don't rub the thick layer in. More cream, longer numb.
03 90 min

Wrap & Wait

Seal it under cling film and leave it 90 minutes. The wrap locks in moisture and drives the actives deep.

PRO TIP · Apply at home before you leave. Arrive already numb.
04 3-5 hrs numb

Wipe & Sit

Wipe every trace off, stencil on, needle in. You feel pressure, not pain, for 3-5 hours.

PRO TIP · Long session? Rescue Spray tops up once skin is broken.

Professional Grade

WHY NUMB'D?

"Do these creams actually work?"

This one has a protocol, and it holds.

8 actives driven deep under a 90-minute wrap. You go in numb and stay numb for 3-5 hours, not 40 minutes.

8 Actives 3-5 hrs numb

"Is it just another TKTX clone?"

Maximum legal strength, made properly.

The highest lidocaine concentration legally available in the UK, GMP-certified manufacture. No mystery imports.

Max legal strength GMP certified

"Will it mess with my ink or healing?"

Wipes off clean. Ink goes in perfect.

Removed completely before the needle starts. No effect on ink absorption, stencils or healing, which is why artists allow it.

Ink-safe Derm tested

"Won't my artist be annoyed?"

Your artist probably stocks it.

Trusted in 500+ UK studios and kept on the floor at INK'D London. Still clients sit better, so artists work better.

500+ UK studios INK'D London
Relaxed client during tattoo session using NUMB'D

Trusted in studios worldwide

When clients are relaxed, artists do their best work

15,000+ SAT STILL

Real customers, real pieces, real sessions · 4.8/5 on ★ Trustpilot · Read all reviews →

Jake's forearm tattoo
★★★★★

"Six hours on my forearm and I barely felt a thing. My artist was amazed."

Jake · Forearm · 6 hrs

Emma's back of arm tattoo

"Was skeptical but WOW. Felt almost nothing."

Emma · Back of Arm

★★★★★

"Had my spine done, one of the most painful spots, and I could actually sit still. My artist wants to stock it now!"

Rio · Spine · ✓ Verified

Ryan's upper arm tattoo

"4 hours and I could actually relax."

Ryan · Upper Arm · 4 hrs

★★★★★

"Didn't believe numbing creams worked until I tried this. Foot tattoo was a breeze."

Dan · Foot · ✓ Verified

Hugo's forearm tattoo

"Low pain threshold. Completely bearable."

Hugo · Forearm

★★★★★

"Tried loads of numbing creams before, this is the only one that actually delivers. Lasts the whole session."

Marcus · ✓ Verified

Chris's detailed tattoo

"Been getting tattooed for years and wish I'd found this sooner. Doesn't wear off mid-session."

Chris · ✓ Verified

★★★★★

"Matching tattoos with my best friend. Neither of us felt much at all."

Jamie · ✓ Verified

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Got Questions?

Everything you need to know before your next session.

One application keeps you numb for 3 to 5 hours, depending on how much cream you apply. A thicker layer means a longer numb. For marathon sittings, Rescue Numb Spray tops you up mid-session once the skin is broken.

Follow the protocol: shave and clean the area, massage in a thin layer, dab a thick layer on top without rubbing it in, then seal it under cling film for 90 minutes. Apply at home before you leave and you arrive at the studio already numb. Full instructions come with every order.

No. NUMB'D is formulated to be wiped off completely before tattooing begins. It won't interfere with ink absorption, your stencil, or your tattoo's healing process.

Yes. NUMB'D is the official numbing partner of INK'D London, one of the UK's top rated tattoo studios, and is stocked and used in studio. It is trusted by 500+ UK artists who rely on it to keep clients comfortable through long sessions.

Yes, NUMB'D is dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types. We recommend a patch test 24 hours before if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

UK orders placed before 2pm (Mon to Fri) are dispatched the same day and arrive within 1 to 3 working days, so a session later this week is usually covered. Next-day delivery is available at checkout if you are cutting it fine. International shipping typically takes 5 to 10 working days.

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