Ebanel 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream, Pain Relief Burn Itch Numb Cream

If you are about to get a tough spot tattooed—like the back of the arm and directly over the elbow—save yourself the agony and buy this right now. I couldn’t find any local shops nearby that sold reputable numbing creams, so I took a gamble on Amazon based on the great reviews. It is easily the most affordable option on the market, and the manufacturer usually has coupons right on the page. I went on a whim, and it completely changed my tattoo experience. My artist had to go over my elbow 5 to 6 times because my skin wasn't holding the ink well on the first pass. He has tons of experience and explicitly told me he was shocked I wasn’t tensing up, sweating, or reacting at all. I was literally just sitting there comfortably watching a movie. All I felt was the vibration of the machine—absolutely zero pain and barely any pressure. My body didn't even register it. The label says it kicks in within 20–25 minutes, but if you are getting a tattoo, you need to follow this specific process for maximum strength: • Cake it on: Do not just rub it in like lotion. Slather a thick layer over the entire area, almost like cake frosting (aim for about 2 cm thick). • Wrap it up: Seal it tightly with saran wrap. • Trap the heat: Body heat activates this formula and opens your pores so it can deeply penetrate the skin. Once the saran wrap is on, trap the heat by putting on a jacket, sweatpants, or wrapping a towel around it for the hour. • Let it sit for a full hour: Do not touch it or uncover it until a whole hour has passed right before you start. The jar is on the smaller side, so if you are doing a massive thigh piece or a half-sleeve, just buy two. It is incredibly budget-friendly compared to the overpriced alternatives, and it is 100% worth the investment. 10 out of 10 highly recommend. If you follow the steps and give it a full hour with heat, you won't feel a single thing!

I really like this 5% lidocaine cream. It is easy to apply, has a pleasant texture, and absorbs well without leaving an overly greasy feel. In my experience, it significantly helps reduce sensitivity and discomfort in the area where it is applied. The packaging is also practical, and it contains a generous amount of product. So far, I have had excellent results and am satisfied with the purchase.

I was APPALLED at how very tiny this jar is but it had great reviews so I thought I may as well give it a chance. My heart sunk as I remembered the review that instructed to spread it on "like frosting on a cake." I also thought of all the reviews that suggested two coats. Since I was planning on using it to give myself a Brazilian (sugaring, not waxing), I wasn't taking any chances. I imagined that I would use up most of the tiny bottle, considering that I had already made the attempt twice (without numbing cream) and failed miserably. It even occurred to me that I wouldn't be saving all that much (over salon prices) if I couldn't get it all done on the first try and would need to do the whole thing all over again! It works! It works like a miracle! I spread it on, not thick at all but thick enough to make sure it got to the skin (I did trim first but well, you know). I remembered the reviews that said not to rub it in too much, just leave it on the surface, so I did. I couldn't figure out how to cover it with plastic though so I got a large plastic bag (similar to a garbage bag) and cut out leg holes. I wore that for 20 minutes and went to put on another coat. I was already numb! I couldn't feel a thing but even so, I wanted the 2nd coat, hoping it would reach a deeper level and to make sure I was as numb as possible. Again, I put my plastic bag back on and waited until I washed that off about 15 minutes later and was TOTALLY numb! I'm happy to report that I completed the ENTIRE job and barely used about 1/8 of the bottle! I do have a few strays and a couple of small patches left but that's no fault of the numbing cream, sugaring is hard! I could have easily gotten a new glob of sugar and kept going but I figured that was enough for one day (it's not good to keep going over and over the same area) and I'm not afraid anymore! I wouldn't need to numb the whole area to do the rest anyway, just a few patches; in fact, I likely wouldn't need it at all for the small amount left. I was numb for a good 40 minutes after, when the cooling cream I bought for the occasion started to kick in. Now I'm not saying it was pain-free, it was still painful, but a MILLION times better than my first two attempts! I was originally looking for numbing cream for derma-rolling and I wanted to try it on my face first but once I got my sugaring recipe right, I just couldn't wait to get it done! Sorry to write a book here but I just couldn't be happier! It costs about $80 to have a Brazilian sugaring at the salon and I did my own for less than $5! Sure, I could use a few touch-ups, but I'll be doing that in my own time, by myself, for pennies! I spent about $2.50 for the amount of numbing cream I used, a tiny amount of Finipil Lait 50 (antiseptic cream that cools, soothes, moisturizes, protects against infection, reduces ingrown hairs, and according to some reviewers, slows hair regrowth), a small amount of my sugaring mixture (2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup fake lemon juice, 1/4 cup water- simmered until it turns the color of dark ale), one rubber glove from a pack of 10 pairs from the Dollar Tree, and a large Goodwill bag! I WILL be buying this again! I'll update when I get around to derma-rolling for those of you buying this for that purpose but if your intent is having a Brazilian, do it! UPDATE: I never got around to doing those last few little patches (it wasn't a vanity thing, it was a comfort thing and they didn't bother me) but I've redone the whole thing again today. I wondered if two coats were really necessary, or if the plastic was really necessary, but I didn't want to sit around naked to test it so this time I used a Walmart bag to cover my crotch and put on some big granny-panties to hold it in place under my pajama pants. In some places I was nearly numb after 20 minutes, but in others, not so much. I opted for the 2nd coat and repeated the process. I waited almost 20 mins and was pleasantly numb. Sure, it still hurt like hell, but I was able to get through an ENTIRE self-Brazilian sugaring wax! Since the hairs were shorter and hadn't completely grown in yet (it wasn't as thick), I'm almost bare now! I didn't want to keep going over parts that don't matter much (the upper line that always bleeds) so I still have a few strays there but again, that's because of my sugaring method, not this numbing cream. I will DEFINITELY keep buying this! Now that I've figured out a cheap way to do away with pubic hair, I will NEVER go back to the irritation of dealing with it. See my review for Finipil Lait 50 if you're interested in using that in combination with this.

I have thin skin and bleed easy so it’s hard for me to find a numbing cream that lasts 2+ hours. I’ve used TKTX, Dr Numb , painless tattoo products and let me tell you this one works better way better than painless tattoo products and Dr. Numb. The TKTX green is the best one it’s hard to get cause it usually comes from china and sometimes you’ll get fake ones but the real deal it would numb me for 6+ hours on different areas of body. The Ebanel 520 is my runner up it numbs good and lasts an average of 1-2 hours and the price is actually great compared to others cause you get 1.35oz for <$20 5% lidocaine which is same as a prescription. I 110% recommend this product. Couple of pointers from an avid user take a very hot quick shower with steam to get your pores opened up before you apply and apply it like this- dab small amounts around area where your getting tattooed. Rub that in like lotion. Then use as much as you have and really ice the cake like 1/8” thick and do not rub it in dab it all over area. Cover with wrap asap and keep it on for at least 2 hrs. It won’t hurt anything the longer you keep it on the deeper it will soak into skin let the tattoo artist clean off the area before tattoo and enjoy a numb experience. If you bleed it will wear off quickly so if your tattoo artist is real heavy handed this product won’t work good for you get the green tktx for absolutely no pain for hours. Don’t waste your money on painless tattoo cream or anything that’s 4%. It won’t work.

Only use this for tattoos if its a small (less than two hours) piece. I have used a few creams and this one works if you put it on an hour and a half early, layer it on thick, and wrap it. but it doesn't last very long. Acolyte numbing cream is probably the the best and last for a full 4 hours and then some. It doesn't smell much and it does wipe off well which is something others (like acolyte) doesn't do as well. It wears off pretty quick to the point where the pain is tolerable but then goes to full pain in a very short amount of time. so its good to ease you in to the pain. Other cream I mentioned kept me feeling literally nothing for about 2 to 2.5 hours and then wore off so slow that by hour 5 it was painful but not very. So in summary I wouldn't use this unless you are getting something very small (less than the size of your palm) for something bigger and something that last longer use Acolyte numbing cream.

When I tell yall this product works like magic!!!!!! I bought this because I was getting a throat tattoo and I usually don’t use numbing cream but for the throat area I was like naw lol I need something to help. I did not feel anything!!! I applied the cream an hour and half before my 2 hour session and the whole time pain level was a zero. 100% recommend this product.

I’m giving this 5 stars for what I used it for. I don’t know about longer durations. I purchased this for my glp1 weekly shot. I’m extremely afraid of needles but had to do it so thought how could I make it as painless as possible. After reviews and prices I chose this one. I read some of the reviews and did as instructed. I put a thick layer and covered in plastic. It says it numbs in 20 mins but I actually left mine on for 30. Wiped it off and did my poke and didn’t even feel it. It was painless. Better than my other option of ecru oil blend. Idk how long the numbing would last. As I said for a single injection with an insulin needle it did just fine. I didn’t notice a smell but I did not hold it to my nose or anything. Would buy again

I used this in hopes of getting through the color fill-in of my tattoo. I applied a very thick layer and then covered the area in plastic wrap 2 hours before my session. Things started off okay with just the occasional bit of pain near the edges. About 45 minutes in and the pain hit all at once. The last 45 minutes, I was doing box breathing to get through. If you’re doing a small piece that will be done in a short amount of time, you’d be fine using this product. If you need something that will last longer for a bigger piece, you could either reapply or have your artist only uncover in sections to keep the product on your skin longer.