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Written by the Hush team. We make Hush, so we kept this to things you can check: what's on the Drug Facts panel and what the shop allows.
Quick answer: For most tattoo sessions, the best numbing product is one made for tattooing, with a Drug Facts panel you've read, that your shop is happy with. Hush Numbing Gel is a tattoo-native session gel: Lidocaine HCl 4%, epinephrine-free, and it contains menthol. Whatever you pick, talk to your artist first.
How to choose a tattoo numbing product
- Made for tattoos. Pick a brand that makes products for tattoo sessions and that artists already know.
- Gel or cream. They are different formats with their own directions and warnings. Which one a shop prefers is a workflow call. More on that in why use a gel instead of a numbing cream.
- Read the active ingredient. Most tattoo numbing products use lidocaine. Learn how lidocaine works and read every label.
- Check for epinephrine. Some people prefer to skip it. Hush Numbing Gel is epinephrine-free.
- Check the size for your piece. Bigger pieces and repeat sessions need more product. Check current sizes on the product page.
- Check with the shop first. Some shops have a preference or a process. Plan it before session day.
Hush Numbing Gel at a glance
- Active: Lidocaine HCl 4%. No epinephrine, no tetracaine, no benzocaine.
- Contains menthol.
- Format: a gel, which is Hush's session product. Applied before your tattoo session.
- Made for tattoos only, not for permanent makeup or microblading.
- Brand: American-made, family-owned and minority-owned in Miami since 2009, vegan and cruelty-free, with a Pro Team of 35 tattoo artists.
Shop Hush Numbing Gel · Want the Gel and the Spray together? Session Duo: Hush Numbing Gel (2oz) + Hush Aftercare Spray (4oz)
How to use any numbing product safely
- Talk to the shop before your appointment.
- Read the warnings on the package before you use it.
- Don't use more, or more often, than the directions say.
- Stop and talk to a healthcare professional if you get a rash or irritation.
FAQ
What's the best numbing cream for tattoos? The best one is made for tattooing, has a Drug Facts panel you've read, and works with your shop's process. Hush makes a gel, not a cream: Hush Numbing Gel, Lidocaine HCl 4%, epinephrine-free.
Is a numbing gel or a numbing cream better for tattoos? Neither is better for everyone. They are different formats, and shops have preferences. Check with yours.
Does Hush contain epinephrine? No. Hush Numbing Gel is 4% lidocaine HCl with no epinephrine, no tetracaine and no benzocaine.
Is Hush vegan? Yes. Hush is vegan and cruelty-free.
Keep reading
- Tattoo numbing gel vs drugstore numbing creams
- Tattoo session gel vs a general numbing cream
- How to compare tattoo numbing gels
- Hush FAQ
- The most painful places to get a tattoo
- How to prep for your tattoo session
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