I had several tattoo sessions on the inside of my forearm, and this cream was a lifesaver. Only caveat is that it should be chilled before it is applied. The tube was a little warm, and the cream melted on my arm, making it less thick and less effective than it could have been. I'll know better next time.

I applied a moist hot compress for 5 minutes, applied this in a thick layer, wrapped in saran plastic wrap for an hour, and didn't feel anything for the entire first main lining of the tattoo. Started to feel a little in the shading, but my artist just sprayed a bit of lidocaine spray and I didn't feel anything after that. On my ribcage - very sensitive area for my first tattoo. Cannot recommend enough.

As long as you apply a few mm of cream to the area you’re going to tattoo and then wrap it in cellophane wrap for an hour- hour/half the area will be completely numb for at least 2 hours. After about two hours your canvas will start to feel about 1/4 of the pain. 3-4 hour mark the cream wears off. But you can just take a break and apply more. A lot of my clients go the whole tattoo without feeling any pain. It’s awesome.

LOVE IT 12/10!

I have many tattoos. This is the first time I've used a numbing cream.
I decided to use it just to see if worked.
Boy did it!! I got tattooed on the ribs and the upper back of my arm. This product significantly reduced the amount of pain I experienced.
It also lasted for about three hours after application.
Would definitely recommend if you're getting a sensitive area tattooed.