PRIME

Tattoo Preparation Serum
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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30mL | 1.0 fl oz $185

PRIME is a high performance serum that transforms your skin into a refined, high-definition canvas. Powered by Ink-Safe™ technology, it reinforces the skin barrier and eliminates needle drag, ensuring effortless glide, sharper lines, and superior pigment saturation.

All our products are independently lab tested.

Benefits
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Canvas Preparation


Helps ready skin as a smooth, balanced surface for tattoo artistry.

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Needle Glide Support


Designed to aid seamless, controlled needle movement during application.

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Hydration Boost


Lightweight serum that helps keep skin supple and comfortable before tattooing.

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Barrier Support


Formulated to help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier ahead of inking.

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Ink-Safe™ Technology

Created specifically for tattooed skin, helping support ink grip and precision linework.

APPLICATION

Apply a thin even layer twice daily to the intended tattoo area.

Use for 21 days leading up to your session and discontinue at least 12 hours before tattooing. Minimise sun exposure to the treated area during this preparation period.

Once your session is complete and the tattoo covering has been removed, begin using LOCK to help support ink grip and recovery.

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

NO U.S. TARIFFS

As a thank you for the support of our U.S. customers, we’ve chosen to pay the full cost of U.S. import tariffs on your behalf, and these will not be applied at checkout.

SHIPPING & TAXES

All Australian and U.S. orders receive FREE shipping.

We offer free shipping on all orders over USD$200 (or the equivalent in your local currency) for most other countries.

Any applicable sales tax, VAT, or duties required by law will be clearly shown at checkout before you confirm your order.

SKINGRAPHICA PRIME pre-tattoo skin preparation
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SKINGRAPHICA PRIME pre-tattoo skin preparation, boxed

A lightweight pre-tattoo serum with Ink-Safe™ technology. It helps condition and hydrate the skin, supporting a smooth, balanced surface ahead of tattooing.

SKINGRAPHICA PRIME pre-tattoo skin preparation
SKINGRAPHICA PRIME pre-tattoo skin preparation

A lightweight pre-tattoo serum with Ink-Safe™ technology. It helps condition and hydrate the skin, supporting a smooth, balanced surface ahead of tattooing.

LOCK is a post-tattoo complex with Ink-Safe™ Technology. Applied after covering removal, it helps maintain hydration, comfort, and surface balance through recovery.

SKINGRAPHICA LOCK post-tattoo ink recovery complex
SKINGRAPHICA LOCK post-tattoo ink recovery complex

LOCK is a post-tattoo complex with Ink-Safe™ Technology. Applied after covering removal, it helps maintain hydration, comfort, and surface balance through recovery.

SHIELD is a daily SPF 15 protection cream with Ink-Safe™ Technology. It helps defend tattooed skin from UV, blue light, and environmental stressors.

SKINGRAPHICA SHIELD daily tattoo protection with SPF 15
SKINGRAPHICA SHIELD daily tattoo protection with SPF 15

SHIELD is a daily SPF 15 protection cream with Ink-Safe™ Technology. It helps defend tattooed skin from UV, blue light, and environmental stressors.

LUME is a dual-action emulsion with Ink-Safe™ Technology. It helps refresh the appearance of aged or faded tattoos, providing an instant boost in vibrancy while supporting gradual visible improvement with continued use.

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LUME is a dual-action emulsion with Ink-Safe™ Technology. It helps refresh the appearance of aged or faded tattoos, providing an instant boost in vibrancy while supporting gradual visible improvement with continued use.

Key benefits

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    Canvas Preparation

    Creates an optimal foundation by helping balance texture, hydration, and tone, leaving the skin smooth and resilient. This ensures tattoo artists work on a stable, primed surface that supports cleaner lines, greater control, and artwork that appears sharper from the first pass.

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    Needle Glide Support

    Formulated to condition the skin so needles move with less drag and friction. This allows artists greater precision, consistency, and comfort throughout the tattoo process, minimising disruption to the skin while enhancing the overall quality of the linework.

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    Hydration Boost

    Delivers deep, lightweight hydration with humectants that draw and retain moisture. Well-hydrated skin remains more pliable, less prone to micro-tearing, and easier to work with, creating a supple canvas that supports both artistry and comfort during long sessions.

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    Barrier Support

    Strengthens the skin’s natural defence layer in advance of tattooing, helping it withstand the demands of extended inking. By fortifying barrier function, it reduces vulnerability to irritation and supports a healthier, more resilient canvas for long-lasting artistry.

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    Ink-Safe™ Technology

    Engineered exclusively for tattooed skin, ensuring actives work in harmony with ink. Supports enhanced pigment grip, cleaner lines, and even shading, helping tattoos take more effectively from the outset without introducing actives that may compromise pigment hold or clarity.

Applying SKINGRAPHICA PRIME to skin before a tattoo
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How to apply

Apply a thin even layer twice daily to the intended tattoo area.

Use for 21 days leading up to your session and discontinue at least 12 hours before tattooing. Minimise sun exposure to the treated area during this preparation period.

Once your session is complete and the covering has been removed, begin using LOCK to help support ink grip and recovery.


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  • Hero ingredients

    Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP)

    Known for strengthening the skin’s natural barrier, helping to create a smooth, resilient canvas ready for tattooing.

    Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

    Renowned for its hydrating and soothing properties, keeping skin supple and comfortable before ink is applied.

    Ectoin

    A natural cell protector that helps skin resist environmental stress, supporting balance and stability ahead of tattoo work.

    Inulin & Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Prebiotics)

    Work to support the skin’s natural microbiome, promoting harmony and reducing imbalance that can affect tattoo readiness.

    Banksia Serrata Extract

    An Australian botanical rich in protective compounds, helping prepare skin with antioxidant support and natural vitality.

    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

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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 9 reviews
100%would recommend this product
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  • LW
    Leon W.
    Verified Buyer
    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.

  • BD
    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.
    Verified Reviewer
    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
    Verified Reviewer
    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!