A temporary tattoo goes on in about five minutes and fades on its own after ten to fourteen days. That covers a wedding, a bachelorette party, a festival, a trip or the start of a new school year — long enough for the design to last the whole event, short enough to leave nothing behind. Put it on in the morning and forget about it.
If you'd rather try a design before you book a tattoo artist, our long-lasting temporary tattoos collection is built with that in mind.
How Long Does a Temporary Tattoo Last?
Ten to fourteen days on the forearm, shoulder, back, calf or ankle. Less on the hands and feet, where skin renews faster and you wash your hands all day. Once dry, the ink is waterproof: showers, pools and the ocean won't remove it. Scrubs and rich creams are what wear it down.
How Do You Remove It Early?
Use vegetable oil, coconut oil or an oil-based makeup remover: apply it to the design, then rub gently. Give it a minute. Skip alcohol, which irritates reactive skin. Handy when you want a design for one specific weekend and clear skin by Monday.
Which Ink and Which Size?
The ink is plant-based and vegan, PPD-free and henna-free. It sits on the surface of the skin: no needle, no healing, no appointment.
2 to 5 cm — wrist, ankle, nape of the neck, behind the ear. For fine lines.
5 to 12 cm — forearm, calf, shoulder blade. The most popular size.
12 to 25 cm — back, side, thigh, sleeve. For designs with detail to show.
Temporary or semi-permanent: is it the same thing?
For us, yes. Both words describe the same product: an ink that sits in the dead outer layer of the skin and wears off with it. "Temporary" is the everyday word; "semi-permanent" is what many people search for when they want a tattoo that lasts 10 to 14 days.
Does it come off in water?
No. Once the ink is dry, showers, pools and the ocean won't remove it. Only an oil rubbed on the area takes it off.
Can you apply several at once?
Yes, as long as you leave a few centimeters between designs so each one dries without bleeding into the next.
What if the design I want is sold out?
Its product page stays online: leave your email there and we'll let you know when it's back in stock. No payment, no commitment.
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A temporary tattoo is a non-permanent tattoo applied without a needle, using a damp cloth to transfer the design onto your skin. The plant-based, vegan ink gives a look close to a real permanent tattoo. It lasts 10 to 14 days depending on placement. No pain, no appointment, no commitment.
How do you apply a temporary tattoo?
Clean and dry the area well. Place the tattoo face down on your skin, press a damp cloth firmly on it for 30 seconds, then peel the paper off gently. It takes about 5 minutes. Wait 24 hours before your first shower so it lasts longer.
How long it lasts by placement
Back, thigh, shoulder: the full 10 to 14 days. Arm, forearm, ankle: close to that range. Wrist, fingers, feet: shorter, because these areas rub and get washed more. To make it last: keep oily products off the area, don't rub it with your towel, and avoid long baths.
1-Month or 6-Month Temporary Tattoos: Do They Exist?
Searches for 6 month temporary tattoo or 1 month temporary tattoo point to different techniques. No needle-free tattoo lasts for months. Anything sold as "1 month" or "6 months" involves a professional injecting ink into the dermis with a needle. InkToday temporary tattoos are needle-free: they last 10 to 14 days and come off with oil.
Custom Temporary Tattoos
Looking for a specific design? InkToday also makes custom temporary tattoos. Send your artwork, choose the size and get a tattoo made just for you. Great for bachelorette parties, weddings, events or gifts. See our custom tattoos.
A temporary tattoo is a non-permanent design applied without a needle, using a damp-cloth transfer. The plant-based, vegan ink colors the top layer of the skin for a look close to a real tattoo. It lasts 10 to 14 days.
How long does a temporary tattoo last?
10 to 14 days, depending on placement and your routine. Low-friction areas get the full 14 days. High-friction areas (wrist, fingers) fade sooner.
How do you apply a temporary tattoo?
Clean, dry skin. Design face down. Damp cloth for 30 seconds. Peel the paper off gently. About 5 minutes in all. Wait 24 hours before your first shower.
How do you remove a temporary tattoo?
Olive or coconut oil, 2 to 3 minutes, a cotton pad. Or tape. Left alone, it fades naturally in 10 to 14 days.
How much does a temporary tattoo cost?
It depends on the size and the design. Each product page shows the price in your local currency.
Does a temporary tattoo hurt?
No. It goes on with a damp-cloth transfer, no needle. It's painless going on, while you wear it and when you take it off.
Is a temporary tattoo waterproof?
Yes. After 24 hours, it holds up to showers and light workouts. Avoid long soaks (pool, bath), which make it fade faster.
Is there a temporary tattoo that lasts 1 month?
No. Anything sold as "1 month" involves a professional injecting ink with a needle. InkToday needle-free temporary tattoos last 10 to 14 days.
What are the risks of a temporary tattoo?
InkToday ink is plant-based and vegan, with no black henna and no PPD. If your skin reacts easily, test a small area first. Avoid market or beach tattoos when you don't know what's in them.
Is a fake tattoo the same as a temporary tattoo?
Yes. Both terms describe the same thing: a non-permanent, needle-free tattoo that lasts 10 to 14 days. People use them interchangeably, and InkToday designs fit both.
