When should I apply it?

Apply 60–90 minutes before your procedure. Clean and dry the skin first, layer it on thick, then cover with plastic wrap. The wrap is what drives absorption — don't skip it.

Where on the body can I use it?

TAT2NUMB is safe on most external skin surfaces. Avoid mucous membranes and the area around the eyes. If you're unsure about a specific placement, check with your artist or a medical professional.

Why not just use a drugstore cream?

Most OTC creams rely on lidocaine alone at lower concentrations. TAT2NUMB uses a multi-agent formula — the combination works faster, penetrates deeper, and holds through longer sessions than single-agent alternatives.

I have sensitive skin. Is this right for me?

The formula is designed for healthy, intact skin. If you have a known sensitivity to local anesthetics, or take medications that interact with lidocaine, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue immediately if irritation occurs.

What are the full ingredients?

Active Ingredients: Lidocaine Base, Prilocaine Base, Epinephrine. Inactive Ingredients: Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cream Base, Distilled Water. Store below 86°F. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

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Built for the Industry. Not the Pharmacy Shelf.

Name: TAT2NUMB Professional Numbing Cream
Brand: TAT2NUMB
SKU: TAT2NUMB-001
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

TAT2NUMB was built around one problem: most numbing creams weren't made for tattooing. They were made for minor procedures and repurposed. We started from the formula up.

The Formula

Three active ingredients. Each one doing a specific job.

Most OTC numbing products use one agent at a diluted concentration. TAT2NUMB uses lidocaine at the maximum 4% allowed without a prescription, combined with prilocaine for extended duration and epinephrine to slow absorption and hold the numbing window open through longer sessions.

Primary numbing agent

Lidocaine Base

Blocks sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. The industry standard at maximum OTC concentration: 4%.

Extended duration agent

Prilocaine Base

Works synergistically with lidocaine to prolong the numbing window. Provides deeper tissue penetration for longer sessions.

Vasoconstrictor

Epinephrine

Constricts blood vessels to slow absorption, keeping the active agents working longer and reducing surface bleeding during the procedure.

What We Stand For

Maximum Strength

Lidocaine 4% is the highest concentration available over the counter. We built the formula around that ceiling, not below it.

Multi-Agent Formula

Lidocaine alone has limits. Adding prilocaine extends the duration. Adding epinephrine keeps the agents working longer by slowing absorption. Three ingredients doing three jobs.

Single-Use Only

Jars get contaminated. Every TAT2NUMB packet is sealed, sterile, and single-use. Professional studios don't reuse applicators — we built the packaging to match that standard.

Built for Sessions

A 20-minute patch job needs something different than a 3-hour sleeve. TAT2NUMB was formulated for the long ones.

Packaging Standard

Why Single-Use Packets

The tattoo industry holds itself to sterile standards. Needles are single-use. Ink caps are single-use. TAT2NUMB follows the same logic. Each 0.35oz packet is sealed at manufacture and used once. No contamination between clients. No degraded formula from repeated air exposure. No guessing on dosage.

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