He’s a very good product. I used to buy the other one, but before you change the label and it still works exactly the same.
I used this when I got my hand tattooed it worked fine for the outline but after that it seems to wear off
Waxing
Numbing Cream for Waxing
Numbing cream for waxing works — but whether it's worth using depends on where you're being waxed. For high-sensitivity areas like bikini, brazilian, or underarm, it makes a meaningful difference. For routine leg or arm waxing it's usually overkill.
Where numbing cream actually helps
The areas where it helps most are bikini, Brazilian and underarm — all thin-skinned, nerve-rich, and consistently uncomfortable. For these placements, applying cream 45–60 minutes before your appointment under a light cover changes the experience materially.
For legs, arms, and back, most clients don't need cream — the discomfort is brief and broadly tolerable. If it's your first wax and you're nervous, cream can help with confidence. After the first appointment most clients drop it.
Focus preparation on the treatments that genuinely benefit from it.
Salon vs home waxing
If you're being waxed at a salon, check with them before applying cream. Some salons prefer to handle numbing themselves; others have no objection but want to know in advance so they can adjust their skin preparation.
If you're waxing at home: Do not apply numbing cream to the same area where you're testing wax temperature. Reduced sensation can mask burns. Test wax on an adjacent untreated patch of skin first, every time, regardless of whether you've used numbing cream.
Which product to use
For waxing, choose by the size of the area. Comfort Cream suits larger areas such as bikini, underarm and legs — apply it 45–60 minutes before the appointment. Comfort Gel suits small, targeted areas such as a brow line — apply it 20–30 minutes before.
Numbing Cream is the appropriate format for larger body areas where broader coverage makes a meaningful difference. Numbing cream for waxing in the UK is available without a prescription — all Totally Numb products are cosmetic-grade and available to order online.
Practitioners and studios: The Professional Line offers the same formulations in studio-ready sizing — designed for professional use in tattoo and aesthetic settings.
Frequently asked
Yes for high-sensitivity areas (bikini, brazilian, underarm). For routine leg or arm waxing the benefit is marginal — most clients don't need it.
Cream: 45–60 minutes before the appointment, under a light cling film cover. Gel: 20–30 minutes before. Remove just before you leave so the area can be cleaned at the salon.
Yes — and many clients do. Apply to the external area only, follow product instructions for sensitive skin, and confirm with your therapist in advance.
If thoroughly cleaned off before waxing begins, no. Residual cream on the surface can interfere with grip — your therapist will clean the area before starting.
It depends on the size of the area: cream for larger areas such as bikini, underarm or legs, gel for small, targeted areas such as a brow line.
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