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GLIDE LIKE NEVER BEFORE

PRO-GLIDE

Smooth. Clean. Built for Performance.

The Proper Artist Pro Glide is a premium tattoo glide designed for professional artists who demand precision and performance. This rich, non-greasy formula reduces friction, soothes the skin, and keeps your ink moving effortlessly through every session.

Infused with natural, skin-healing ingredients, it calms redness, minimizes irritation, and helps tattoos heal cleaner and brighter. Perfect for daily studio use, it doubles as an all-in-one glide and post-tattoo balm.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Provides ultra-smooth, long-lasting glide

  • Soothes and protects the skin during sessions

  • Reduces redness and irritation

  • Safe for all skin types — 100% natural and petroleum-free

Designed by artists. Perfected by Proper.

$27.00

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For all skin types.

Natural + organic.

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Cruelty free.

For all tattoo styles.

Proper Aftercare. Proper Results.

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Before

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After

Natural and Organic Ingredients

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Most Effective Afftercare Ever

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Heal Faster with Proper

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Natural and Organic Ingredients · Most Effective Afftercare Ever · Heal Faster with Proper ·

What’s Inside?

The cleanest, most organic ingredients to speed up heal times, enhance tattoo color and moisturize. Proper is all you need to heal your new tattoo.

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Shea Butter

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Lavender

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Coconut Oil

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Rosehip Oil

 FAQs

  • Proper offers a premium line of products designed to support tattoo collectors and artists in keeping their ink looking its best. Our range focuses on essential tattoo care needs: calming irritated skin, aiding the healing process, cleansing effectively, and maintaining or rejuvenating the brilliance of both fresh and older tattoos.

  • Healing a tattoo takes time and varies from person to person. Tattooing causes stress to the skin that needs careful attention. Surface healing happens within 7 days with Proper! Apply Proper throughout the day, keep the skin moisturized, and the formula will do the rest. Proper Balm and Proper Lotion supports the skin’s recovery, while Proper Soap helps safeguard against infection especially during those vulnerable early stages.

  • Proper’s tattoo aftercare products are made with organic ingredients, including beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and lavender oil. These tried and tested natural ingredients work together to soothe, moisturize, and protect your skin while promoting healing.

  • Tattoo artists love using Proper's formula during tattooing; it’s smooth texture makes it easy to apply, helping reduce redness and inflammation as they work. The same formula is also ideal for clients to use afterward, promoting fast healing and keeping their new tattoo looking vibrant.

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Mark James

My favorite!

I use Proper every day. It keeps my tattoos really bright!

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Jessica Jones

Used this on my last tattoo

I only have two tattoos - I used Proper last and it healed much faster than the first. Thanks Proper!

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Brenda Matthews

Nothing like it

I won’t put anything else on my tattoos. That’s for sure!

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Dom Butler

Proper is the real deal!

I use Proper every day. It keeps my tattoos really bright!