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PAIN IS AN OPTION

NUMBING CREAM

Maximum Comfort. Zero Compromise.

The Proper Tattoo Numbing Cream is designed to make every session smoother, longer, and more comfortable — for artists and clients alike. This fast-acting, deep-penetrating formula numbs the skin in minutes and lasts for hours, helping reduce pain and irritation during tattoos, piercings, and cosmetic procedures.

Crafted with care and precision, it’s strong enough for professionals yet gentle on the skin — leaving no oily residue or interference with ink quality.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Fast-acting and long-lasting numbing effect

  • Reduces pain, redness, and irritation

  • Won’t affect ink or stencil adhesion

  • Easy to apply, smooth, and residue-free

Trusted by artists. Loved by clients. Proven by experience.

$20.00

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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!