Elite Numbing Cream is a professional 5% lidocaine topical anesthetic for permanent makeup, microblading, and cosmetic tattoo work. It is applied to clean, intact skin before you start — its rich, occlusive texture numbs the treatment area so mapping, outlining, and the first pass stay calm and comfortable for your client, and steadier for you.

Why PMU artists choose Elite Numbing Cream

• 5% lidocaine — reliable pre-procedure numbing you can plan your session around.
• Applied before you begin, on clean intact skin — the primary numbing step.
• Rich, occlusive cream that stays in place under wrap for deep, even numbing.
• Helps keep the client relaxed and the chair calm from the very first stroke.

How to use

• Adults and children 12 years and older: apply a thick, even layer to the treatment area.
• Cover with an occlusive wrap and leave on for 20–60 minutes.
• Remove, wipe clean, and begin your work.
• Do not use more than once every 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor. Always follow your own professional protocol.

Numbing cream vs. numbing gel — which do I need?

Use Elite Numbing Cream first, before the procedure, to numb intact skin. Then reach for Elite Numbing Gel during the session to keep the area comfortable while you work — it also helps reduce swelling and manage minor bleeding. Most artists keep both on hand. Explore the full Numbing & Aftercare range.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Lidocaine 5% (topical anesthetic).
Inactive ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine.

Storage & safety

• Store at 59–86°F (15–30°C); protect from excessive heat and freezing.
• For external, professional use. Avoid contact with eyes; do not use over large areas of the body, or on broken, infected, or seriously burned skin.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease, liver disease, or a history of allergic reactions to local anesthetics. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
• See the full Drug Facts panel on the package for complete warnings and directions.

Frequently asked questions

When do I apply numbing cream?

Before the procedure, on clean intact skin — it is your primary, pre-work numbing step. Apply a thick layer, cover, and leave on for 20–60 minutes before you begin.

What is the difference between the cream and the gel?

The cream is used before you start, to numb intact skin. The gel is used during the session to maintain comfort and help reduce swelling and minor bleeding. Both contain 5% lidocaine.

How strong is it?

It contains 5% lidocaine, a topical anesthetic.

Is it for professional use?

Yes — it is made for licensed PMU, microblading, and cosmetic tattoo artists. Always patch test, screen clients for allergies and contraindications, and follow the Drug Facts and your local regulations.

Explore the full Numbing & Aftercare collection, or pair with Elite Numbing Gel for the in-session stage.