Fake tattoos that look real: wear the design before you commit
An InkToday fake tattoo is not a shiny sticker. It is a water-activated transfer: the vegan ink darkens on your skin over 24 to 36 hours, then dries matte. It reads like a fresh tattoo, lasts 10 to 14 days and fades gradually. It is the easiest way to test a design, a placement or a size before you book a tattoo artist, or to wear one for a party, a festival or a trip.
Which fake tattoo should you pick?
The collection holds 200+ designs. Start from what you are looking for:
Wash the area with soap and water, skip any lotion, and dry it well.
Cut out the design, remove the clear film and place the inked side on your skin.
Press a damp cloth over the whole paper for 20 to 30 seconds without moving it.
Peel the paper off from one corner: the design stays on your skin.
Let it dry for 10 to 15 minutes without rubbing. It then darkens over 24 to 36 hours.
The full step-by-step guide with a video is on our how to apply page.
How long does a fake tattoo last, and how do you take it off?
Expect 10 to 14 days on average. Spots that rub and get washed a lot, like hands and fingers, fade sooner than a forearm or a calf. To take it off early, rub gently with vegetable oil, coconut oil or an oil-based makeup remover, then wash with soap.
Fake tattoo FAQ
Do fake tattoos look real?
InkToday fake tattoos do once they have developed. The ink darkens over 24 to 36 hours and dries matte, with none of the shine of a sticker tattoo. Up close the lines read like a fresh tattoo, and the design fades gradually instead of cracking.
How long does a fake tattoo last?
An InkToday fake tattoo lasts 10 to 14 days on average. Placement matters: hands and fingers rub and get washed often, so they fade sooner than a forearm, calf or foot. Moisturizing the skin daily helps it last longer.
How do you put on a fake tattoo?
Clean and dry the skin, cut out the design, remove the clear film and place the inked side on your skin. Press a damp cloth over the whole paper for 20 to 30 seconds, peel the paper off from one corner, then let it dry for 10 to 15 minutes without rubbing.
How do you remove a fake tattoo?
Rub the area gently with vegetable oil, coconut oil or an oil-based makeup remover, then wash with soap and water. Repeat if needed. Left alone, the design fades by itself in 10 to 14 days as your skin renews.
Are fake tattoos waterproof?
Yes. Once developed, the design is waterproof and holds up to water, soap and lotion. For the first few hours, avoid rubbing it and pat the area dry after a shower. Long baths and scrubbing make it fade faster.
Why does my fake tattoo look light at first?
That is normal: InkToday ink develops gradually. The design looks light right after you apply it, then darkens over 24 to 36 hours to its final color. For an event, put it on one or two days before.
Do you sell fake tattoo sleeves?
Yes. Our full arm sleeves cover the arm in one transfer, with designs such as Polynesian, Maori, dragon and koi, wolf and lotus with snakes. A sleeve costs $24.
How much do fake tattoos cost?
Designs start at $10, sleeves cost $24, and US shipping is free from $35.
Every InkToday design is ordered online and goes on at home in a few minutes.
