great product took a while to arrive but it is very good

This helps my clients sit for much longer periods while getting tattooed. I've also used while getting a tattoo and it really helps the pain.

Since this only works after the skin is broken, I coupled it with Ubernumb, which I applied in advance per that product's directions. I then brought the H20 with me for the artist to use in place of their regular glide. I had multiple tattoos before without numbing cream, but this was my first rib panel so I wanted to ensure the edge would at least be taken off the pain so I could sit well for longer sessions. First 3-4 hour session for outlining and shading, I actually felt nothing except the artist touching me, some vibration and a bit of pain only in a few spots.

I used both products again for the next 2 sessions and while it definitely helped, I did feel more pain during these color sessions, but I was still able to last through 3-4 hours each time.

My artist loved the H2O so much that she ordered some for herself. I worked perfect for both of us, so win-win. So I highly recommend it. Again, I also used Ubernumb in advance H2O during.
My only complaint with either product is the shelf life is not that long. I used both again for future work after they expired with mixed results so I do wish H2O came in a smaller tub. Otherwise it will expire before you finish the tub unless you're engaged in a large tattoo like aback piece with multiple sequential sessions. It is expensive.

Pros: It worked for me! I am in the process of getting a huge back piece done. So far I've had 2 sessions. It was great for the recovery as well. Whenever I used straight coconut oil my skin would break out. This was better at holding off itching (because of then Lidocaine) and very much helped for weeks after the tattoo. I had heard about people having reactions to it so test it on a small area on the back of your hand or something 1st. I feel like people that have adverse reactions just aren't that used to drugs in general, or get some product with unsafe levels of lidocane in it. My artist has used many numbing products in his day and was happy to try this one for me.

Cons: It doesn't really start to work until the skin is opened. But look, it's a tattoo. If you're not prepared for a little pain what're you even doing? This may be a problem though for super painful areas. In which case I hear beforehand you apply the glide and then cover with plastic wrap. This will keep it from evaporating and ready to go faster. Again, this makes your skin absorb more so be cautious and remove at any signs of feeling "weird".

I am a 40yo male, 5'9" and 170#. I have no problem keeping this stuff applied for weeks. Great for right after a shower, especially in drier states when you tattoo is almost immediately on fire when dry.

This stuff is absolutely incredible!
No it's not designed to completely take away all of the pain the... However, it dulls it to the point even on the most sensitive areas where you no longer have any problem enduring the pain that you do have!

Additionally, the tattoo that I got last week in Antigua Guatemala has hit that point to where it's peeling like crazy and itching like mad! Obviously, I'm not scratching it or messing with it at all. However, it was so bad last night I couldn't sleep... So on a whim I put a thick layer H2Ocean nothing Tattoo Glide on the itching tattoo... Within about 20 minutes the itching almost completely subsided and I was able to get some sleep!

I will be in H2Ocean customer for life!