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Numbing Cream - Extra Strength 5% Lidocaine for Painless Tattoo, Microneedling, Piercing, Microblading, Laser & Waxing Procedures - Best Medical Grade Topical Anesthetic for Maximum Pain Relief

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Features

  • MAXIMUM STRENGTH 5% LIDOCAINE CREAM Effective over-the-counter topical numbing cream that does not change skin texture, constrict blood vessels, or affect color settling and retention.
  • LONG-LASTING PAIN RELIEF & PREVENTION Fast-absorbing formulation provides numbing for 2 to 4 hours, and can be extended to 6-8 hours with reapplication mid-session. Starts acting as quickly as 20 minutes after application.
  • IDEAL FOR TATTOOS, COSMETIC, MEDICAL USES Common applications include tattoos and piercings, microblading/permanent makeup, microneedling, fillers/botox injections, waxing and laser hair removal, electrolysis, as well as relief for arthritis, dialysis, shots or vaccinations. Water-based, non-oily formulation leaves no trace when absorbed.
  • LOVED BY 50,000+ ARTISTS, BEAUTY & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Zensa is the preferred choice of top tattoo artists, medi-spas, plastic surgeons, and microblading artists across North America. Its also hypoallergenic and cruelty-free.
  • MADE IN THE U.S.A. Safe to use on open skin, and on sensitive areas on the face and body (such as lips). Made for all skin types. Safe to use on children.

Brand: Zensa


Scent: Unscented


Item Form: Cream


Active Ingredients: vitamin_e, Vitamin E, Lidocaine


Unit Count: 1.05 Ounce


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 1 x 1 inches; 1.06 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ Zensa-1-tube


Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Alera Skin Care


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • It makes my laser appointments bearable.
Before this cream, laser in the bikini area was pretty unbearable. I had them turn the laser down and I had to take frequent breaks. This cream significantly reduces the pain and I can power straight through my appointment
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024 by SS

  • It works!
I got this for a tattoo on my ribs and sternum. It was a solid two hours of nothing but a tickle feeling from the pressure of on my ribs where my artist was working. My tattoo also healed great! It will not last 8 hours, as advertised. You also need to wrap yourself in Saran Wrap so you have an airtight seal over where you apply; and really slather it on (don’t be shy). I left mine on for an hour before we got started. Worth every penny and I will use it again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024 by Kelsey Hall

  • Yes, it works. Apply correctly
Long review, leaving application tips , I'd wish I'd seen and stuff from HOURS of reading reviews /watching YY. I found the instructions to be lacking. TLDR It works! I felt the pressure of the needle but not the pain. If you've ever had a tooth removed using novacaine, I'd liken it to that. A few spots I did feel it, it felt greatly diminished in discomfort, more like being rubbed with medium grit sandpaper. I got a 3x 2 tattoo on my lower bicep above elbow, took 1 hr 10 minutes. The areas where the application was thinner began to wear off in the last 20ish mins. The sanitation, and tattoo ointment/ rubbing/wiping didn't affect the numbing where I'd applied it thickly, but it may have on the areas I didn't apply as thickly. The instructions could be more helpful to maximize potential potency. This is what I did and it worked really well. How I applied for tattoo( YMMV , everybody's nerves are mapped a little differently) - Clean, exfoliate, and gently shave the intended area 1-2 days before session. - Using gloves (cuz didn't want numb fingers) smooth a thick coating across the area. I'd suggest going a little outside of the intended area to make sure the nearby nerves also go night night. On the areas not in the direct path, I patted it on. Popcorn ceiling style. I used about 1/3 -2/3 of my tube. - I applied the cream about 1 hr 45 mins before my appt. It says 45 mins before for a tattoo on the instructions but I wanted to be for sure for sure. My last session was 13 yrs ago and I wanted to ease nerves and discomfort so I could sit well. - Cover area with a tegaderm bandage, get larger than you think you need. The more area you can cover with one bandage, the better. You can get them at CVS or Walmart, you want to increase contact with the skin but also limit oxygen to the area so your skin " breathes" in the cream. Also causes you to sweat and open the pores, getting it deeper. More on this in a moment. You may think, oh, I'll cling wrap myself, cheaper. TRUST, you won't get even enough coverage and unless you are going to medical tape over it, oxygen is still getting in. The more cream touches more of your skin the better. - After applying the bandage, I ran a medium temp blow dryer over the area until my arm felt like it was warming up. You may get a tingle sensation from the cream. Then I wrapped a warm towel around it until the towel cooled off. - Waited an hr. Took off bandage ( most of it will have absorbed into your skin) applied about a quarter sized amout to the area and didn't cover. Wore it to the shop and wiped it off before starting. When the artist started I had to look at my arm cuz I couldn't feel it. Post procedure pros - When I wiped it off my skin wasn't tacky, sticky, clammy, or anything unpleasant feeling. It was still soft -Great ingredients, I have quite sensitive skin ( can't do perfumes, have to get dye free everything or I'm moving to rashville, keratitis is a thing for me including near where I got inked) and it didn't irritate me AT all. - Skin in much better condition post tattoo. Used it for my 3rd tattoo, never used numbing cream before and my skin ( brown skin) was barely even red. It was a little angry in spots but no more than say, over exfoliating. - Post tattoo muscle soreness also disminished. - Color and saturation of ink/ application wasn't affected. I didn't tell my artist but it didn't seem like it hindered their progress. Nice smooth lines , and didn't seem to have to load needle endlessly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022 by Amazon Customer

  • Good
As long as you use the Saran Wrap you’ll be fine. We used the Saran Wrap on top of the cream the first time it worked for 4 hours or so. Second time we forgot the do the Saran wrap and it worked for 30 minutes.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024 by Susie

  • Didn't work.
Does not work for larger tattoos like the cheaper ones do. Specifically got this for this tattoo, I wrapped it in cellophane for 1 1/2hrs before tattoo appointment. Let's just say I had to take this one like a champ lol my first time trying g a numbing cream. I'll just save my money and take the pain Vs. Paying the money and keeping the pain. Lol!! 3 because it may have worked some it just hurt so bad lol and I heavily covered as well ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023 by Justin James Justin James

  • Yes!!
Got this cream for Botox and it worked fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024 by Mishell Krewson

  • Miracle worker
I swear by this numbing cream. I use it for my 🐱for laser hair removal and it’s amazing. I put it on for 45 min sit in it then take an hour long train to get to the appointment. Wipe it off. And no pain whatsoever. I don’t know how I used to go in to the appointment without cream. They use the highest level on me so that’s saying something. Since then the staff have recommended this cream to other clients! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023 by j

  • Ehh
My husband bought this to use for his tattoo on the top of his head. (Its a mandala that is literally the whole top of his head). When he received this numbing cream, he tried it on his arm just to make sure he wouldn't have a bad reaction to it. It sort of numbed his arm, probably would have worked better if he used more but wanted to use it sparingly. The morning of the tattoo appointment, he completely covered his head with the rest of the tube pretty thick, wrapped it in saran wrap and let it sit for about an hour/hour 15 mins. At first it seemed like it was working okay, but within 15 mins it was no longer numb. Maybe it would work better on an area with more muscle or fat rather than bone. One of us will be giving Zensa another try on a different part of the body at some point and I'll update my review. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024 by Dani

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