Curist 5% Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength Topical Pain Relief - 6 oz (170 g) XL Tube - Numb Quickly & Effectively Numbing Formulation - (1 Pack - 6 oz Tube)

I used this before getting my latest tattoo (a small symbol between my clavicles right below my neck where I'm very bony and knew it would be super painful) and this stuff worked better than expected. I put a thick layer on and let it sit for about 20 minutes, wiping it off right before I walked in to the tattoo shop. Dude, I didn't feel a thing!! Now, this was a small tattoo that only took about 20 minutes to complete, but I was totally numb for the whole process. My tattoo healed beautifully. I will definitely be using this for other tattoos in the future.

I use this lotion to numb for tattoos. It’s not too thick and not too thin. This product isn’t sticky or greasy. Super easy to use. I put a pretty thick layer on then wrap it in Saran Wrap for about 2 hours before my appt. Will keep u numb for about 3 hours. Once it wears off the pain is worse than if u had never had the cream. So make sure the tattoo will take less than 3 hours. Mine wound up taking 6 hours and the pain was almost unbearable. I stuck it out though and got a beautiful tattoo. The longevity is again great for a 3 hour or less tattoo so keep that in mind. There is no greasiness even when u wipe it off. Make sure to check with your tattoo artist that you can numb before hand. If they won’t let you then u need to find a better artist! A good artist will let you numb beforehand. This will not alter the texture of ur skin. So the tattoo is a smooth easy process as if nothing is on your skin. Make sure when u remove the Saran Wrap u don’t wash the cream off you just wipe it off with a towel. I have bought this cream 2 times now. It is a large tube so it’s great for larger pieces. I would suggest going in different days in 3 hour increments. This would be better for the pain control. I have 16 tattoos and have used this 3 times. Sometimes I just like to feel the pain of a normal tattoo lol.

I was skeptical about this product because it clearly stated that it was made for hemorrhoids but I decided to take a chance and use it before my wax appointment. It came sealed and to open the product you’ll need to squeeze the top and turn it like a child safe bottle.Since the reviews on this product were 50/50 on how people used it and whether it works or not, I decided to put on my upper lip and chin area 3x within a 3 hour window. I put the last layer about 30-45 minutes before leaving for my appointment. Goes on white but dries clear and it also leaves you with oily skin. I’m not if the oily skin is due to the fact that I put 3 layers on but It worked great, for me it reduced my wax pain significantly. Now I think I can tolerate the waxing instead of doing it at home.The four stars because it’s made for hemorrhoids. I’ll buy again once I run out or just stock up 😁!!!- Wife on the account

Works well for pain. Lasts about 4-6 hrs. I wish it could be stronger

Great price for a huge tube. Works well. Used on my toes that get torn up from miles of running. Takes the pain away enough so that I can still run.

Excellent provides great relief

Did not work as well as I originally thought it would for my restless leg syndrome, however I have found that if i put this on first then go over it with something like Bio freeze it works well. It does numb by its self, my RLS is extreme.

Easy to use and not smelly. Takes a little longer to work but lasts approximately 4-6 hours.