A glass pipette releasing a drop of milky PRIME serum, the lightweight pre-tattoo texture — The textureMeasured to the drop by a precision glass pipette and never touched by fingers. Two drops, twice a day.

Salt crust, water and milky serum, for the ectoin and ceramides in PRIME — The ingredientsSalt crystals, for ectoin. With ceramides it strengthens skin, so the needle glides and lines sit sharp.

01 Prepare · 21 days before your appointment

PRIME

Name: PRIME
Brand: SKINGRAPHICA
SKU: 270001
Price: 1050.0 DKK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

Tattoo Preparation Serum

5.0 · 9 reviews

1.050 kr30 mL · 1.0 fl oz

Prepares the skin to take ink, for sharper lines and fuller colour. Ectoin and a skin-identical ceramide complex reinforce the barrier and support clean needle glide.

90% of artists reported improved needle glide and a smoother working surface.See the study

Ideal for fine line, realism and densely detailed work, where clean needle glide and even saturation show in every line.

Complimentary shipping over 1.350 kr. VAT and duties included.
Delivery across our European markets in 5 to 7 business days.
Dermatologist approved, clinically proven and independently lab tested.
Glass bottle, precision glass pipette. Measured to the drop, untouched by fingers. Why it matters
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The 14 days of healing come next

PRIME and LOCK together are the SYSTEM, curated for your next tattoo.

How to use

Twice daily on the area to be tattooed, for the 21 days before your appointment. Stop at least 12 hours before the needle.

Minimise sun exposure while you prepare. Once the covering comes off, begin LOCK.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Inulin, Ectoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Banksia Serrata (Banksia) Flower Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate

Delivery and returns

Complimentary shipping over 1.350 kr. VAT and duties are included in every price. Shipped from Australia to more than 20 countries, with import duties covered on every order and U.S. tariffs covered too. We do not currently deliver to Italy or Spain. Every order is tracked from our door to yours.

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What it does

What PRIME does for your tattoo.

Canvas preparation

Readies skin as a smooth, balanced surface for the artist.

Needle glide

Supports clean, controlled needle movement.

Barrier support

Helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier ahead of the needle.

Hydration

A lightweight serum that keeps skin supple and comfortable before tattooing.

Ink-Safe™ technology

Created for tattooed skin, supporting ink grip and precise line work.

A tattoo artist preparing hand-poke tools

Artist and consumer study

90%

of artists reported improved needle glide and a smoother working surface.

Study with 45 participants, 25 tattooed consumers and 20 professional tattoo artists, across Australia, the United States, New Zealand and Sweden, using PRIME as directed for the 21 days before tattooing.

85%

of artists saw cleaner, sharper lines on prepared skin.

80%

of artists saw better pigment saturation and uptake.

95%

of artists would use PRIME again before tattooing.

96%

of consumers said their skin felt smoother after 21 days.

Your protocol

Where PRIME sits in your protocol.

The first stage. PRIME begins 21 days before your appointment and stops 12 hours before the needle.

Plan your protocol

21 days beforePreparePRIME

Day 0AppointmentYour artist

14 days of healingRecoverLOCK

Once healedProtectSHIELD

Years laterRestoreLUME

A pale pink salt crystal with a bead of milky serum, for the ectoin in PRIME

The science

The actives behind PRIME.

A precise formulation, built around actives with a proven role in caring for tattooed skin.

Ectoin

A protective molecule first found in organisms that survive extreme conditions. It shields skin cells under stress and holds water in the surface.

Ceramide NP, AP and EOP

Skin-identical lipids, with cholesterol and phytosphingosine, that rebuild the barrier before the needle.

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide and inulin

Prebiotics that keep the skin microbiome balanced ahead of your appointment.

Two drops of milky PRIME serum beside its glass pipette, the twice daily dose

How to use

The 21 days before your appointment.

Apply twice daily to the area to be tattooed, beginning 21 days before your appointment. Stop at least 12 hours before the needle.

Care note

Minimise sun exposure while you prepare. Once the covering comes off, begin LOCK.

The SKINGRAPHICA^® standard

Engineered for tattooed skin. Proven on it.

Trusted by the world’s highest ranked artists and studios. Every formulation pairs Ink-Safe™ technology with proven actives, made in Australia.

Dermatologist approved

Suitable for sensitive and freshly tattooed skin.

Clinically proven

Well tolerated on repeated use, including sensitive skin.

Independently lab tested

Every formulation, before it ever reaches skin.

Ink-Safe™ technology

Cares for skin and protects the pigment.

Reviews

Chosen by the world’s finest artists. Worn by the collectors of their work.

5.09 reviews · 100% would recommend

Product quality5.0

Product performance5.0

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 9 reviews

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Leon W.
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I recommend this product
Who are you? Customer
Product Standouts Fast Acting, Dramatic Results, Design & Packaging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Skin is silky smooth and tattoo will fly over it
Skin treatment was great in less than a week I started feeling the difference of the prime.
Tattooist said it was the god of skin care and tattoo went really well, with less pain relative to others.
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Chelsea
I recommend this product
Who are you? Customer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Prep
Really nice to apply, goes super far and gets your skin prepped for the big day.
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Brian D.
I recommend this product
Who are you? Customer
Product Standouts Dramatic Results, Great Texture, Dermatologist Approved, Active Ingredients, Clinically Tested
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Product
My artist recommended PRIME before my last session, and I used it for three weeks leading up to the appointment. I was amazed by the results. My skin felt smoother and more balanced, allowing the needle to glide more easily. The ink appeared more vibrant and settled more evenly after using PRIME daily in the weeks before my session.
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Vaughan M.
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I recommend this product
Who are you? Professional Tattoo Artist
Product Standouts Superior Healing, Dermatologist Approved, Active Ingredients, Design & Packaging, Dramatic Results
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The perfect prep
Really happy with this product and how well it prept my clients skin that have been using it, the skin just feels so much more hydrated and consistent, especially those that see more sun it makes working with different skin types feel a lot more consistent throughout the entire tattooing process, highly recommend it!
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Gav
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I recommend this product
Who are you? Customer
Product Standouts Dramatic Results, Great Texture, Superior Healing, Active Ingredients, Dermatologist Approved
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Made my arm the perfect canvas!
After 10+ laser removal sessions, my biggest concern starting a full sleeve was scar tissue & skin quality. Used PRIME before my first session & had zero issues through 7+ hours of tattooing. Skin was in great condition — even the artist commented on it. Can’t recommend PRIME enough!
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