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This is the whole catalogue on one page: every design we make, from tiny fine line symbols to pieces big enough to cover a shoulder blade. Our temporary tattoos are printed with jagua ink, which works into the top layer of your skin and develops into a deep blue-black. The result reads as real ink, not as a print sitting on the surface. It stays for one to two weeks.
Narrow it down
Scrolling through all our temporary tattoos is half the fun. Already have an idea? Start from a style, a subject or a size.
- By style. Delicate single-needle looks live in fine line tattoos.
- By subject. Petals and stems in our flower tattoos; wolves, cats and birds among the animal tattoos.
- For two. Matching halves and shared symbols in couple tattoos.
- By size. Small tattoos suit a wrist, a finger or the spot behind your ear, while large tattoos need room: forearm, thigh, upper back.
- Several at once. The tattoo sets group designs that work together.
Placement changes how long the colour holds. Forearm, shoulder, nape and upper back keep it longest. Hands, fingers and feet get washed and rubbed all day, so expect them to fade sooner.
How it works
- Apply it in 2 minutes. Start with clean, dry skin, no cream or oil. Peel off the clear film, press the design on, dab the back with a damp sponge, hold for about 30 seconds, then lift the paper away.
- Leave it be. Straight off the paper it looks pale, almost see-through. That's normal. Keep water and friction away for 8 hours.
- Watch it develop. Over 24 to 36 hours the colour deepens from pale grey to blue-black.
- Wear it. It's waterproof, so showers, swims and training sessions won't lift it. As your skin renews, it fades gradually over one to two weeks.
Got a wedding, a festival or a holiday coming up? Put your tattoo on 1 to 2 days before, so it's fully developed on the day. Our guide on making a temporary tattoo last longer covers moisturiser, sun cream and what to skip. For the breakdown by body area, read how long temporary tattoos last.
Try it before you commit
Thinking about a real tattoo? Temporary tattoos make the easiest trial run: wear the design for a week or two first. You'll find out whether the size is right, how it looks with your usual clothes and whether you still love it on day ten. No needles, and no commitment until you're sure.
Some people searching for fake tattoos are really after something halfway between a transfer and permanent ink. If that's you, this guide explains what that in-between label actually covers.
Your own design, or a gift
Can't find what you have in mind? Send us your idea for a custom temporary tattoo: a name, a date, a sketch, a design for the whole hen party. The minimum order is 3 copies, in standard sizes up to L. Every design is approved before printing, then made in 3 to 4 weeks. Shopping for someone else? With the pick-your-own temporary tattoo gift set, you choose the designs that go inside.
Temporary tattoos: good to know
Is there a temporary tattoo that lasts a month or more?
Not with jagua. The colour develops in the top layer of your skin, and that layer keeps renewing itself, so the design fades after one to two weeks. Hands and feet lose it faster. Want to keep the look going? Order a second copy and apply it once the first has faded.
What's the best temporary tattoo if I want it to look real?
One where the colour is in your skin rather than on it. A printed transfer sits on the surface and catches the light. Jagua develops underneath, so there's no shine and no edge to peel. Pick clean lines, place it somewhere that isn't rubbed all day, and give it the full 36 hours.
What's in the ink?
The colour comes only from jagua, a tropical fruit: genipin is the single colourant in the formula. There's no PPD, and it has nothing to do with 'black henna'. The tattoos comply with EU cosmetics regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and can be worn from age 3. Avoid broken or irritated skin and the eye area. If you're allergic to tropical fruit such as mango, papaya or kiwi, do a patch test 48 hours beforehand. As a precaution, ask your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
How are temporary tattoos made?
Each design is printed in mirror image with jagua ink onto transfer paper, under a clear protective film. You peel off the film, press the ink side to your skin and wet the back. The ink passes into the surface layer of the skin, where the colour develops over the next 24 to 36 hours.
Can I make one at home with regular paper?
Home-printed transfers stay on top of the skin, so they look and wear like a print. To get your own drawing with the jagua finish, order it as a custom design: 3 copies minimum, approved before printing, made in 3 to 4 weeks.
