Powder brows, lip blush and eyeliner all place pigment just under the surface of the skin. Each is semi-permanent: the colour softens over time and is refreshed rather than replaced. What separates them is the area treated, how long the skin needs to settle, and how often the result is topped up.
Every appointment starts with an individual design consultation. We map the shape, choose a tone for your skin, explain which technique suits the goal, and write the plan down before any pigment is opened. Hygiene steps are documented as well: single-use cartridges, disinfection records, a patch test and a signed consent form.
No outcome is guaranteed. Healing, skin type, lifestyle and aftercare all change how pigment settles, which is why the first touch-up is booked at six to eight weeks instead of being left open.
Compare techniques side by side03 Technique comparison
Suitability, downtime, touch-up timing and aftercare for each procedure. The figures describe typical healing; results vary by skin, lifestyle and how aftercare is followed.
| Criteria | Powder brows | Lip blush | Eyeliner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitability | Sparse, uneven or over-plucked brows that need soft shading. Not advised on very oily skin without a patch test first. | Pale, uneven or low-contrast lip contour. Postponed during a cold sore outbreak. | Definition along the lash line. Not performed with an active eye infection or within two weeks of a lash lift. |
| Session length | 2 to 3 hours, including design mapping and consent records. | 2.5 to 3.5 hours, with colour selection agreed in advance. | 1.5 to 2 hours, with the lash line measured before pigment is chosen. |
| Downtime | 5 to 7 days of visible flaking and deepening before the shade settles. | 4 to 6 days of swelling, then up to two weeks for colour to soften. | 3 to 5 days of mild puffiness; most clients return to work the next day. |
| Touch-up | 6 to 8 weeks after healing, then a refresh after 12 to 18 months. | 6 to 8 weeks after healing, then a refresh after 18 to 24 months. | 6 to 8 weeks after healing, then a refresh after 18 to 24 months. |
| Aftercare | Keep dry for 7 days; no gym, sauna or swimming for 5 days; daily SPF once healed. | No acidic food for 48 hours, no lipstick or kissing for 5 days, cold compress for swelling. | No mascara or contact lenses for 48 hours, no swimming for 7 days, no eye makeup while healing. |
Every booking begins with an individual design consultation and a written plan. Request a consultation or read the full duration and aftercare notes before choosing.
04 · Longevity and care
Cosmetic tattoo is semi-permanent. The ranges below come from our own records and are planning figures, not guarantees.
| Technique | Typical result | Touch-up |
|---|---|---|
| Powder brows | 12–18 months | 6–8 weeks |
| Lip blush | 18–24 months | 6–8 weeks |
| Eyeliner | 18–24 months | 6–8 weeks |
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Next step
A design consultation runs about 45 minutes. You bring reference images, we map pigment shade and shape to your skin tone, and you leave with a written plan plus a patch-test date. An appointment is only confirmed after that conversation, never from a chat message.
18+Cosmetic tattoo is booked by adults aged 18 and over only. Photo ID and a signed consent form are required at the appointment, and the patch test must be complete before the first session.