TATTOO NUMBING GEL

Trusted by tattoo artists. Hush Tattoo Numbing Gel is a tattoo-native, no-epinephrine numbing gel. Lidocaine HCl 4% is the active ingredient, backed by a blend of botanicals. A 4% lidocaine numbing gel can help take the edge off. Results vary by person and placement.

Key facts: Hush Numbing Gel

• Over-the-counter (OTC), FDA-compliant under the OTC monograph. Active ingredient: Lidocaine HCl 4% w/w.
• No tetracaine, no benzocaine and no epinephrine.
• A gel for your tattoo session. Hush's session product is the Numbing Gel.
• Inactive ingredients include aloe leaf extract, calendula, chamomile, comfrey and green tea extracts, and menthol. Paraben-free.
• American-made, vegan and cruelty-free. Family-owned and operated, Miami-based and tattoo-native since 2009.
• Backed by our Pro Team of licensed tattoo artists.
• Sizes: 2 oz and 4 oz.

Price: 4 oz $39.99, 2 oz $24.99. Label directions: "Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age; consult a physician." Hush Gel is for tattoos only, not for permanent makeup (PMU) or microblading.

Apply directly onto your skin. Label directions: "Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age; consult a physician."

Here are some of the ingredients in the formula:

• Lidocaine: The active ingredient, at 4%. A 4% lidocaine numbing gel can help take the edge off. Results vary by person and placement.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.

• Aqua (Deionized Water): part of the base formula.

• Calendula Officinale Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.

• Chamomile (Chamomile Recutita) Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.

• Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.

• Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.

• Menthol: Listed among the inactive ingredients.

What’s the active ingredient?

Lidocaine HCl 4%. Inactive ingredients include aloe leaf extract, calendula, chamomile, comfrey and green tea extracts, and menthol. It’s paraben-free.

Does Hush Gel contain tetracaine, benzocaine or epinephrine?

No. Lidocaine HCl 4% is the only active ingredient. Hush Numbing Gel contains no tetracaine, no benzocaine and no epinephrine.

How do I use it?

Label directions: "Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age; consult a physician." The label also says: "For external use only" and "Avoid contact with the eyes." Check in with your artist before your session.

Numbing Gel or Healing Spray: which one do I need?

They do different jobs. Numbing Gel is the session product. Healing Spray is aftercare only, for after your session is finished.

Who makes Hush?

A family-owned and operated brand, Miami-based and tattoo-native since 2009. Hush is American-made and cruelty-free, built with a Pro Team of licensed tattoo artists.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes. Free US shipping on orders of $45 or more. Rates for smaller orders and international orders show at checkout. Details are in our Shipping Policy.

How Does Tattoo Numbing Gel Work? 

Our HUSH Numbing Gel is a local anesthetic, meaning it topically numbs the skin. It contains lidocaine as a main active ingredient. 

Lidocaine numbs the skin temporarily. A 4% lidocaine numbing gel can help take the edge off. Results vary by person and placement. 

The lidocaine-based numbing gel is applied directly to the skin you plan to tattoo. Check in with your artist before they start.

Tips for Applying Tattoo Numbing Gel 

Check with your artist before your session about using a numbing gel. Label directions: "Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age; consult a physician." 

Use gloves to avoid numbing your hands or any skin you don’t want to be numbed. Numb hands are no fun! 

Evenly spread the gel directly to the skin being tattooed. The amount you use depends on the size of the tattoo. Apply an even layer. 

Avoid touching the area after you apply it, and be sure to wash your hands well after applying the numbing gel.

What Is In Hush's Tattoo Numbing Gel? 

Lidocaine HCl 4% is the active ingredient in HUSH Numbing Gel.

• Lidocaine helps take the edge off; results vary by person and placement.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.
• Deionized water keeps the formula clean.
• Calendula Officinale Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.
• Chamomile (Chamomile Recutita) Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.
• Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract: one of the botanical extracts in the formula.
• Comfrey extract helps your skin feel softer.
• The formula also contains menthol.

How Often To Apply Tattoo Numbing Gel

Label directions: "Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age; consult a physician." 

If you have any concerns, talk to your tattoo artist beforehand to see when they recommend applying the numbing gel. Don’t be shy about communicating with your artist about numbing products — many artists use them for their own tattoos!