The best custom temporary tattoo depends on one thing: a shiny decal for one day, or a matte ink look that lasts 10 to 14 days. Here is how the main options compare.
By Simon, who runs InkToday · Updated October 2026 · Disclosure: we sell custom tattoos, so we put ourselves in this list. Competitor figures were read on their own pages on 24 October 2026 and can change.
For a group, see our custom bachelorette tattoos; for a face, our custom temporary tattoos from a photo.
The 8 sites at a glance
Five of these eight sites print in semi-permanent ink, which looks matte like a real tattoo and is announced at about 7 to 15 days on skin. The other three print stickers, glossy decals that last a few days. Scroll the table sideways on a phone.
| Site | Type | Minimum | Smallest order | Days on skin | Lead time |
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InkToday product page |
semi-permanent | 1 piece | shown in your currency | 10 to 14 days | made to order, ship date shown at checkout |
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Inkbox source |
semi-permanent, black line only | 1 | $14 (1 × 1 in) | 7 to 14 days (their figure) | 5 to 7 business days to process, plus shipping |
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EasyTatt source |
semi-permanent | 1 design, 3 prints | $48 (3 × 3 cm) | 9 to 15 days (their figure) | 12 to 14 business days of production, plus shipping |
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TemporaryTattoos.com source |
semi-permanent or sticker | 1 (semi-permanent) | $8.99 (1.5 × 1.5 in) | 7 to 14 days (their figure) | ships in 5 to 7 business days |
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InkOMG source |
semi-permanent | 5 | $45.80 (5 × 2 in) | 1 to 2 weeks (their figure) | about 2 to 4 weeks in total |
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Temporalis source |
semi-permanent | 3 | €39 (3 × 3 cm) | 1 to 2 weeks (their figure) | 4 to 5 weeks in total |
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StickerYou source |
sticker | 1 | $15.44 (2 × 2 in) | 3 to 6 days (their figure) | 7 to 12 days for an order placed on 24 Oct, by option |
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Sticker Mule source |
sticker | 5 | $19 (5 × 1 in) | 1 to 3 days (their figure) | 4-day turnaround |
How did we compare them?
We used five criteria, in this order, because they decide whether a custom tattoo can stand in for a real one: days on skin, whether it looks like ink or like a sticker, minimum order, price of the smallest order, and lead time. We did not wear-test every brand side by side, so durations are each brand's own published figure.
Prices are the smallest order shown to a US visitor on 24 October 2026, before shipping. Sizes differ from one brand to the next, so compare the size in brackets too.
1. InkToday: best to test your own real tattoo idea
InkToday prints your own design as a semi-permanent tattoo that looks real and lasts 10 to 14 days, with no minimum order. It is built for one job: seeing a tattoo idea on your skin, at its real size, before you book an artist.
- Your design or photo, printed in a matte blue-black ink, like a fresh tattoo.
- 10 to 14 days on skin, 7 to 10 on fingers and hands. The colour darkens over 24 to 36 hours.
- From 1 piece. The price per piece drops with quantity and is shown in your currency on the product page.
- Made to order. The shipping date is shown before you pay.
- Where others win: no colour (blue-black only), and stickers cost less for a big party batch.
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2. Inkbox Tattoo Designer: best if you already use Inkbox
Inkbox is back with a Tattoo Designer that prints one custom piece with no minimum, in black line only. The smallest piece, 1 × 1 inch, cost $14 on 24 October. Inkbox says its semi-permanent tattoos last 7 to 14 days.
Production takes 5 to 7 business days, plus shipping, though the designer card itself shows 7 to 10 business days. Where InkToday differs: your uploaded art is fitted to the size by a person. More on the brand in what happened to Inkbox.
3. EasyTatt: best for a custom piece if you can wait
EasyTatt sells its Tiny custom semi-permanent tattoo as a pack of one design with two extra prints, $48 for 3 × 3 cm on 24 October. Production takes 12 to 14 business days, then shipping. Its product FAQ gives 9 to 15 days on skin.
4. TemporaryTattoos.com: best for US buyers in a hurry
TemporaryTattoos.com sells a semi-permanent custom tattoo from 1 piece, $8.99 for 1.5 × 1.5 inches, and says it ships in 5 to 7 business days. Its designer gives 7 to 14 days on skin. It also prints full-colour sticker tattoos, which last a few days.
5. InkOMG: best for a small batch of one design
InkOMG's smallest custom semi-permanent product is 5 pieces of 2 × 2 inches for $45.80. It announces about 2 to 4 weeks of total wait and 1 to 2 weeks on skin (their figures).
6. Temporalis: best for a few copies if a month is fine
Temporalis makes custom semi-permanent tattoos from 3 copies, €39 for three 3 × 3 cm pieces. It gives 3 to 4 weeks of production and 4 to 5 weeks in total, for 1 to 2 weeks on skin (their figures). The same page also says 5 to 50 copies.
7 and 8. StickerYou and Sticker Mule: best for parties and brands
Both print glossy decals, not ink. StickerYou sells from 1 piece ($15.44 for 2 × 2 inches) and gives 3 to 6 days on skin. Sticker Mule starts at 5 pieces ($19 for 1 × 1 inch), with a 4-day turnaround and 1 to 3 days on skin.
Great value for a team, a wedding or a kids' party. Not the right tool to judge a real tattoo: the shine and the short life give a wrong idea of the result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best website for custom temporary tattoos?
To test a real tattoo idea on your skin for 10 to 14 days, from a single piece, InkToday. For a batch of glossy stickers for a party or a brand, StickerYou or Sticker Mule cost less per piece and last a few days.
Is there a company that makes custom temporary tattoos that look real?
Yes. Semi-permanent brands such as InkToday, Inkbox, EasyTatt, InkOMG and Temporalis use an ink that colours the surface of the skin and looks matte, like a real tattoo. Sticker brands print a glossy film that looks like a decal.
How much does a custom temporary tattoo cost?
On 24 October 2026, the smallest order ranged from $8.99 for one semi-permanent piece at TemporaryTattoos.com to $48 for an EasyTatt pack of three prints of one design. Each figure is linked to its source in the table above. At InkToday the price per piece drops with quantity and is shown in your currency on the product page.
How long do custom temporary tattoos last?
Sticker tattoos last 1 to 6 days according to their makers. Semi-permanent ones are announced at about 7 to 15 days depending on the brand. InkToday lasts 10 to 14 days, 7 to 10 on fingers and hands.
Can I order just one custom temporary tattoo?
Yes at InkToday, Inkbox, TemporaryTattoos.com (semi-permanent) and StickerYou. EasyTatt sells a pack of three prints of one design. InkOMG starts at 5 pieces, Temporalis at 3 and Sticker Mule at 5.
Can I see my design on my skin before a real tattoo?
Yes, that is what a semi-permanent custom tattoo is for. Wear your own design for 10 to 14 days, check the size and the placement every day, then show the photos to your tattoo artist.
InkToday prints your own design, from a single piece, and lets you live with it for 10 to 14 days. Start your custom temporary tattoos.