What numbing is best for microblading? | QM Makeup Guide

2025-06-15
Discover the best numbing options for microblading, including types, safety, application, and effectiveness to ensure a comfortable semi-permanent makeup experience.

What Numbing Is Best for Microblading?

1. What Types of Numbing Agents Are Commonly Used in Microblading?

The most common numbing agents used in microblading are topical anesthetic creams and gels containing lidocaine, tetracaine, or a combination of both. Lidocaine offers fast-acting numbing, while tetracaine provides longer-lasting effects. Some professionals use a blend of lidocaine, tetracaine, and epinephrine to minimize bleeding and prolong numbing.

2. How Effective Are Topical Numbing Creams for Microblading?

Topical anesthetics are generally effective in reducing discomfort during microblading but effectiveness varies by concentration and skin type. Typically, creams like Emla (lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%) or other professional formulations achieve satisfactory numbness within 20-30 minutes of application.

3. Are There Any Safety Concerns When Using Numbing Agents for Microblading?

Yes, safety is paramount. It is important to use numbing agents approved for cosmetic use and avoid those with high systemic toxicity. Overuse can lead to skin irritation or rare allergic reactions. Always conduct a patch test beforehand and consult with a licensed professional. Avoid using anything not intended for cosmetic procedures.

4. How Should Numbing Products Be Applied During Microblading?

Professionals usually apply a thick layer of the numbing cream onto clean skin before the procedure, covered with plastic wrap to enhance absorption. After 20-30 minutes, the cream is removed prior to microblading. Some artists reapply a small amount during the procedure if necessary to maintain client comfort.

5. Can Numbing Affect the Healing or Pigment Retention in Microblading?

Generally, proper use of topical anesthetics does not negatively affect healing or pigment retention. However, excessive application or the use of anesthetics with vasoconstrictors could theoretically impact blood flow, so it's important to follow recommended usage guidelines. Using professional-grade products and following aftercare advice helps ensure optimal results.

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Tattoo pigment
Will the pigments turn red, orange, blue, or purple when deposited into the skin?

They won't. Because we use high-quality ingredients and focus on color balance, lightfastness, and pigment concentration, our shades only lighten slightly as they heal. They will never change color.

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Do you provide any other package for pre-inked mapping string?

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Micro Blade
What size needle for microblading eyebrows? U-curved needle or a slope needle?

Slope Needle: The tip of a tilting needle usually presents a beveled angle. This shape is suitable for detailed line and contour work and is commonly used for contour and fine areas of tattoos, but may require some skill to ensure smoothness and consistency of the line.

U-curved Needle: U-curved needles have a U-curved tip and usually consist of multiple needles. The U-curved needle design distributes ink more evenly across the skin. It is more suitable for color filling and shading effects and gradient effects on large areas, and can cover a larger area in a short period of time. However, you need to control the pressure and speed to avoid uneven color.

To summarize, the choice of needle depends mainly on the design of the eyebrows semi permanent makeup and the desired effect.

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Which is better, numbing cream or numbing essence?

In terms of penetration speed, numbing essence penetrates the skin faster than numbing cream and takes effect faster, but it has higher requirements for the operator and needs to avoid the numbing liquid from flowing into the eyes. For new beginners and semi permanent eye makeup tattoo treatment, we recommend using numbing cream.

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