PRIME

Tattoo Preparation Serum
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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30mL | 1.0 fl oz $165

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

Canvas Preparation


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

Needle Glide Support


Designed to aid seamless, controlled needle movement during application.

Hydration Boost


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

Barrier Support


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

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

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

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

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PRIME - SKINGRAPHICA

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

PRIME - SKINGRAPHICA
PRIME - SKINGRAPHICA

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.

LOCK - SKINGRAPHICA
LOCK - SKINGRAPHICA

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.

SHIELD - SKINGRAPHICA
SHIELD - SKINGRAPHICA

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


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.


  • 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

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
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    Chris
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Who are you? Professional Tattoo Artist
    Product Standouts Superior Healing, Dramatic Results, Design & Packaging
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 hours ago
    I tried prime and I love it!

    I’m genuinely impressed with this product. After using it consistently, the skin feels noticeably better prepared for a tattoo session. It feels stronger and less irritated, easier to get the ink into the skin and makes the tattooing process overall easier for me. Im definitely buying Prime again!! Strong recommendation to all artists or clients of artists wanting the best preparation for the skin. I uploaded 3 tattoos I did using Prime to prepare before the tattoos were made by me. So happy with the results!!

  • JM
    Jai M.
    I recommend this product
    Who are you? Customer
    Product Standouts Fast Acting, Design & Packaging, Superior Healing, Dramatic Results, Dermatologist Approved
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    PRIME. Review after 14 day Trial.

    In preparation for my latest chest piece, I used PRIME over 14 days prior to my tattoo session.

    I was pleasantly surprised with how the elasticity and texture of my skin had improved. Especially when I look at the comparison to previous work where I took no time to prepare in any capacity. I no doubt believe that this greatly improved with the healing of my tattoo.

    Enough so, that my artist actually commented on how nice my skin was and how it made tattooing so much easier.

    Can’t be more happy about this product and excited to use it for the rest of my tattoo journey.

  • CM
    Callum M.
    I recommend this product
    Who are you? Customer
    Product Standouts Dermatologist Approved, Clinically Tested, Active Ingredients, Great Texture, Design & Packaging
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Invest In Your Tattoo

    I’ve been getting a sleeve tattoo done, and both the sleeve and the design are something I haven’t taken lightly. It’s been years in the making — knowing exactly what I wanted and the meaning behind it all. So when it comes to something as important as the design, the quality, and the longevity of the tattoo, it’s an investment in myself. That’s why I wanted to invest in a quality product to help support the process.

    SkinGraphica Product Prime has been excellent. It’s super easy to apply and follow — used twice daily for 21 days leading up to my tattoo, and just 1–2 drops each time was enough to cover my forearm. It absorbs almost instantly, so there’s no greasy or sticky feeling and no residue getting on your clothes.

    Really impressed with the product and would definitely recommend it to anyone serious about looking after their tattoo journey.

  • C
    Chris
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Who are you? Professional Tattoo Artist
    Product Standouts Superior Healing, Design & Packaging, Dramatic Results
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    15 hours ago
    Tried Prime and I love it!

    I’m genuinely impressed with this product. After using it consistently, the skin feels noticeably better prepared for a tattoo session. It feels stronger and less irritated, easier to get the ink into the skin and makes the tattooing process overall easier for me. Im definitely buying Prime again!! Strong recommendation to all artists or clients of artists wanting the best preparation for the skin.