How To
15 minute application.
Lasts 1-2 weeks.
How To Apply
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Easily applied at home and develops over 24h.
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1. Peel white backing
From the tab, slowly peel the white backing off of the inkbox (the design should be facing you).
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2. Place your tattoo
Place your tattoo sticky-side down. You can only stick it once, so make sure to get it right the first time!
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3. Wipe with alcohol
Open the small wipe packet and wipe it over the blue fabric. Make sure to dampen the entire blue area, avoiding the white edges on your skin.
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4. Zap your cloth
Tear the corner of the cloth bag open. Leave cloth inside bag and microwave for 10 seconds. If the cloth is too hot, let it cool before applying. It should be warm to touch.
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5. Press down on tattoo
Holding the cloth, apply pressure to your tattoo for 15 minutes. Change the position of your hand during this time to distribute pressure evenly. Don’t let the cloth move!
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6. Peel the tattoo
After 15 minutes, peel the inkbox off slowly in the direction your hair grows. If part of the adhesive remains stuck to your skin, peel it off after rinsing.
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7. Gently wash the area
After peeling, wait 5 minutes to let the area dry. Gently rinse your skin with soap and water to remove excess ink. Pat the area dry.
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8. You’re done!
Your tattoo will develop in 24-36 hours. Watch the magic happen!
Our Science, Skin Deep
Inkbox uses a patented semi-permanent tattoo technology, so they look authentic and last long!
Our ink sinks into the top layer of your skin (called the epidermis, if you wanna get technical) and works with its organic compounds to change the color to dark blue or black. Fun fact: the color of your Inkbox actually has a lot to do with your skin’s chemistry! Every body is unique, so the developed color varies. Our plant-based formula is made from skin-safe ingredients and the tattoos are painless to apply (AKA no needles required) and cruelty-free.
That’s why Inkbox falls somewhere in between the temporary tattoos we had as kids, that literally just stick on top of your skin, and permanent tattoos, that penetrate the skin deeper and enter the dermis. Learn more about how Inkbox is different than temporary tattoos here.
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EXPLORE ARTISTSSafety First
Did you know, the active dye compound in our ink can be naturally derived from a plant called Genipa Americana? Tribes in South America have used this plant for body ornamentation for thousands of years!
Our ink doesn’t contain PPD or other harsh chemicals that could be dangerous to your skin. Nonetheless, seeing as our tattoos contain ingredients you may not have put on your skin before, there is a small risk of allergic reaction upon application, or of sensitization through repeated use. If you experience any reaction either during or after using Inkbox, we recommend contacting a medical professional and reporting your reaction to us at hi@inkbox.com. Possible effects include redness, rash, irritation, or in extremely rare cases, scarring.
We strongly recommend against applying inkbox tattoos to sensitive areas such as face, neck, upper chest and genitals (and yes, we do get asked that a fair amount).
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