EST. 2023 · ROCHESTER → LONDON
FORMULA REV. 04.2 · LOT 0926

Armor
for
your art.

Tattoo aftercare from the future. A clear gel that transforms into a breathable second skin — no adhesives, no allergic reactions, no plastic wrap. Now available in the UK.

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01 · GEL PHASE 02 · CURE 90 SEC 03 · SECOND SKIN Ink Beetle Derm Gel 8oz Tub Ink Beetle official seal
Format
250 ml tub
Adhesives
0.00 zero
Pro artists
60+ worldwide
Rating
4.7 /5 · 97 reviews
Now shipping UK Free over £45 Endorsed by Paul Booth 100% vegan No adhesives — no reactions Trusted in 12+ countries Now shipping UK Free over £45 Endorsed by Paul Booth 100% vegan No adhesives — no reactions Trusted in 12+ countries
The problem

You survived the chair. Don't let the wrap ruin the art.

Cling film traps bacteria. Petroleum ointments clog pores. And one in three people react to the adhesives in films like Saniderm — turning fresh ink into red, raised, itchy regret. We thought aftercare deserved a redesign.

01 / Allergies
1 in 3

people develop a reaction to the adhesive in transparent tattoo films. Ink Beetle uses zero adhesives.

02 / Healing
3–4 days

average healing window reported by pro artists running Ink Beetle as the sole aftercare protocol.

Live · Gel-to-Skin transition Ink Beetle Gel forming second skin
T+90sFLEX · BREATHABLEPEEL · CLEAN
The product

One bottle. A second skin in 90 seconds.

Ink Beetle Derm Gel borrows from the chemistry of soft contact lenses to create a flexible, oxygen-permeable barrier that moves with you. Spread it thin. Watch it cure. Wear it for hours. Wash it off — no pulling, no residue, no drama.

Sealed shield

Blocks dirt and bacteria during the critical 72-hour window.

Zero adhesives

No sticky pull-off, no rashes, no latex. Just gel that becomes skin.

Breathes with you

Oxygen-permeable so your tattoo heals the way it's supposed to.

Plant-based

Shea, aloe, cacao, rosemary, lavender. 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

A three-step protocol — and you're done.

FILE · IB-PROTOCOL-V4
DURATION · 3–4 DAYS
APPLICATIONS · 4–6
STEP / 01
05min

Let it rest

Wait five to ten minutes after the session. Let the tattoo clot and the surface dry. Don't rush this part.

STEP / 02
90sec

Apply the gel

Spread a thin, even layer across the whole tattoo. Watch it cure into a breathable barrier in about a minute and a half.

STEP / 03
24hr

Wash & repeat

Rinse off gently in the shower up to a day later. Reapply once daily for three to four days for full results.

The formula

Six ingredients.
One quiet revolution.

A plant-based core stabilised with a clear, skin-safe polymer. Clinical performance, no clinical feel.

Ink Beetle tub
Shea Butter
moisture · barrier
Aloe
calming · anti-inflam
Rosemary
antioxidant
Lavender Oil
soothing aroma
Cacao Butter
elasticity
PVA Polymer
the barrier

Backed by the artists you already follow.

60+ PRO ARTISTS
12+ COUNTRIES
1,000+ STUDIOS
USA · New Jersey Paul Booth
Paul Booth ★★★★★

"The best alternative to traditional Derm products I've ever put on a client's tattoo."

30+ YRSLAST RITES
Germany · Berlin Iron Mommi
Iron Mommi ★★★★★

"Incredible aftercare. I won't use anything else on my clients — full stop."

FINE LINEEU TOUR
USA · Los Angeles Sosa
Sosa ★★★★★

"Game changing. It just works — and the clients actually use it because it doesn't feel like medicine."

BLACK & GREYPRO TEAM
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Endorsement · 001
"I've seen every aftercare on the market in thirty years. This is the first one I trust without a wrap."
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SeanO Verified
28 Jan 2026
★★★★★

The best aftercare I've used, full stop.

Doesn't live up to the hype — beats it. No fuss cutting transparent skins, no greasy mess, no peeling adhesive. You put it on, let it dry, and forget it's there. Healing is well above schedule.

Helena R. Verified
14 Mar 2026
★★★★★

Finally something my skin doesn't fight.

I react to every transparent film on the market. Ink Beetle is the first thing I've worn for a full session without the rash. My artist now uses it on every client.

D. Marshall Verified
02 Apr 2026
★★★★★

Worth the price. Easily.

One 8 oz tub got me through a full sleeve session and the touch-up. Healed faster than my last three pieces combined. The wash-off is the cleanest part of the whole process.

M. Okafor Verified
19 Apr 2026
★★★★☆

Strange smell at first — but it works.

Smell of the lavender is heavier than I expected, fades after a few minutes. The barrier itself is magic. Felt nothing on it overnight, woke up with a happy tattoo.

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Heal it
like a pro.

One 8 oz tub. Enough for three to four full pieces. Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee — if it doesn't outperform whatever you're using, we'll refund every penny.

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