TKTX HISTORY

August 2, 2016

Written By Kelly Chan

August 2, 2016

Written By Kelly Chan

If you're looking for pain-relieving creams, you’ll quickly come across TKTX. This cream is widely promoted and sold on various e-commerce platforms.

TKTX cream has been on the market since 1996, meaning that for over 29 years (as of 2025), it has addressed the need for numbing ointments in the tattoo industry. Since then, it has become one of the most popular numbing products among tattoo enthusiasts.

Initially, TKTX 20% was introduced, followed by progressively stronger versions: TKTX 35%, TKTX 38%, TKTX 39%, and finally TKTX 40%. With seven different colors, varying sizes, and significant price differences, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when choosing the right product.

The China-based supplier provides some basic identifiers to distinguish genuine products:

EAN number: 2100623

Hologram-sealed packaging

The manufacturer operates an online webshop, where the cream’s strength and effectiveness are indicated by tube colors.

Key Considerations When Choosing TKTX

The green TKTX has the highest active ingredient concentration: 5% lidocaine, 5% prilocaine, and 1% epinephrine.

The other five creams have the same active ingredients but are labeled with different percentages. Why?

The difference lies in the carrier composition. While the active ingredients are nearly identical in strength, the cream base varies in absorption properties. Since people have different skin types (and even varying skin characteristics across their bodies), TKTX offers different carrier formulations, distinguished by color coding.

Which TKTX Cream Should You Use?

The best choice depends on your skin type and pain tolerance. Over the years, the green and red variants have emerged as all-rounders. However, it’s advisable to test two different colors to find the most effective option for you.

For a step-by-step guide on how to apply TKTX correctly, refer to the official instructions.

Why Is TKTX So Popular?

All TKTX products deliver strong numbing effects, outperforming many over-the-counter alternatives. This effectiveness has led to consistently positive reviews from satisfied users.