Ebanel 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream, Pain Relief Burn Itch Numb Cream, Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic with Allantoin, Vitamin E for Local and Anorectal Uses, Hemorrhoid Treatment, 1.35 Oz

I was APPALLED at how very tiny this jar is but it had great reviews so I thought I may as well give it a chance. My heart sunk as I remembered the review that instructed to spread it on "like frosting on a cake." I also thought of all the reviews that suggested two coats. Since I was planning on using it to give myself a Brazilian (sugaring, not waxing), I wasn't taking any chances. I imagined that I would use up most of the tiny bottle, considering that I had already made the attempt twice (without numbing cream) and failed miserably. It even occurred to me that I wouldn't be saving all that much (over salon prices) if I couldn't get it all done on the first try and would need to do the whole thing all over again! It works! It works like a miracle! I spread it on, not thick at all but thick enough to make sure it got to the skin (I did trim first but well, you know). I remembered the reviews that said not to rub it in too much, just leave it on the surface, so I did. I couldn't figure out how to cover it with plastic though so I got a large plastic bag (similar to a garbage bag) and cut out leg holes. I wore that for 20 minutes and went to put on another coat. I was already numb! I couldn't feel a thing but even so, I wanted the 2nd coat, hoping it would reach a deeper level and to make sure I was as numb as possible. Again, I put my plastic bag back on and waited until I washed that off about 15 minutes later and was TOTALLY numb! I'm happy to report that I completed the ENTIRE job and barely used about 1/8 of the bottle! I do have a few strays and a couple of small patches left but that's no fault of the numbing cream, sugaring is hard! I could have easily gotten a new glob of sugar and kept going but I figured that was enough for one day (it's not good to keep going over and over the same area) and I'm not afraid anymore! I wouldn't need to numb the whole area to do the rest anyway, just a few patches; in fact, I likely wouldn't need it at all for the small amount left. I was numb for a good 40 minutes after, when the cooling cream I bought for the occasion started to kick in. Now I'm not saying it was pain-free, it was still painful, but a MILLION times better than my first two attempts! I was originally looking for numbing cream for derma-rolling and I wanted to try it on my face first but once I got my sugaring recipe right, I just couldn't wait to get it done! Sorry to write a book here but I just couldn't be happier! It costs about $80 to have a Brazilian sugaring at the salon and I did my own for less than $5! Sure, I could use a few touch-ups, but I'll be doing that in my own time, by myself, for pennies! I spent about $2.50 for the amount of numbing cream I used, a tiny amount of Finipil Lait 50 (antiseptic cream that cools, soothes, moisturizes, protects against infection, reduces ingrown hairs, and according to some reviewers, slows hair regrowth), a small amount of my sugaring mixture (2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup fake lemon juice, 1/4 cup water- simmered until it turns the color of dark ale), one rubber glove from a pack of 10 pairs from the Dollar Tree, and a large Goodwill bag! I WILL be buying this again! I'll update when I get around to derma-rolling for those of you buying this for that purpose but if your intent is having a Brazilian, do it! UPDATE: I never got around to doing those last few little patches (it wasn't a vanity thing, it was a comfort thing and they didn't bother me) but I've redone the whole thing again today. I wondered if two coats were really necessary, or if the plastic was really necessary, but I didn't want to sit around naked to test it so this time I used a Walmart bag to cover my crotch and put on some big granny-panties to hold it in place under my pajama pants. In some places I was nearly numb after 20 minutes, but in others, not so much. I opted for the 2nd coat and repeated the process. I waited almost 20 mins and was pleasantly numb. Sure, it still hurt like hell, but I was able to get through an ENTIRE self-Brazilian sugaring wax! Since the hairs were shorter and hadn't completely grown in yet (it wasn't as thick), I'm almost bare now! I didn't want to keep going over parts that don't matter much (the upper line that always bleeds) so I still have a few strays there but again, that's because of my sugaring method, not this numbing cream. I will DEFINITELY keep buying this! Now that I've figured out a cheap way to do away with pubic hair, I will NEVER go back to the irritation of dealing with it. See my review for Finipil Lait 50 if you're interested in using that in combination with this.

I got laser hair removal (lower arms and legs) 10 years ago and it was absolutely excruciating. I barely made it through the 9 sessions. I got the prescription numbing cream they offered me once but it didn’t seem to do anything. Fast forward to now and I finally decided to get my full legs, arms and under arms done but I couldn’t stomach the thought of the pain like before. I ordered this hoping but not counting on it doing anything. WOW, was I surprised! I’ve now used it for two sessions, the first time for legs and the second time for arms and underarms. It ABSOLUTELY changed the game both times. The bottle is small but it was enough for round one of legs and round one of arms and underarms with enough left over to probably do round two of arms and underarms. The first time I used it I applied a first coat (rubbed it in) fresh out of the shower about an hour and a half before my appointment and then a second thicker coat and plastic wrapped my legs. I wiped it off right before I left for the appointment and it definitely took the edge off. I still felt it, but it took the pain from a 6 or 7 to a 3 or 4. The second time (arms and underarms) I put the cream on 2.5 hours before the appointment (I was a little worried it was too soon) but it actually worked even better I think. I did a layer and rubbed it in like I was putting on lotion and then added a thicker coat, but I didn’t rub it all the way in and I didn’t plastic wrap it. Shortly before I left for my appointment I added a little more and then right before treatment I wiped it off. I felt very little pain this time and my arms still feel somewhat numb 4 hours later. I’m SO pleased I found this cream and I’ll buy as many bottles as I need to get through treatment.

This is absolutely amazing!! I was nervous after reading reviews I've tried other tattoo numbing creams and non have worked. I knew id need some with them going by my wrist and elbow. I think I want a million more tattoos if I get more of this. You can feel the sensation of the tattoo but 0 pain just little uncomfortable in spots. I put it on and wrapped my arm 45mins before really easy application used have container for my lower forearm. So it's lasted 12:15-4:30pm so far and it's still very numb! It looks like I've had the tattoo for a good bit no red or swelling at all and I normally swell bad and bleed and I didn't with this! 1000% recommended.

I used this cream for a large back piece that runs through the middle and lower part of my back, including my spine. About two hours before my appointment, I had my girlfriend apply a thick layer and cover it with plastic wrap. The cream worked extremely well at first. I honestly didn’t feel much of the line work for about the first hour and a half. Instead of pain, I mostly felt vibration and pressure from the machine. Anyone who has been tattooed on their spine or lower back knows that’s impressive. After about an hour and a half to two hours, the numbing started wearing off and the tattoo sensation came back pretty quickly. The shading wasn’t nearly as bad as the line work, but I eventually tapped out about halfway through what was expected to be a 5–6 hour session. I’ll need a second session to finish the remaining 1–2 hours of shading. Overall, I’d definitely use this product again. It gave me a very comfortable start to one of the most painful areas to tattoo and easily provided about 1.5–2 hours of solid numbing. I’ll be using it again for the final session to finish the piece. I don’t think the spray works if you finished line work because the shading is sort of new skin. Just buy the cream and break up your tattoo sessions if you need to.

It's a mixed bag for me, on one hand the cream did work and it was not super thick and grease-y which helped my artist wipe it off easily. The cream did it's job and took the edge off, I did not feel anything but the big CON was that it did not last too long. Around 2 hours max but started wearing off around the 1.5ish hour mark. My process was as follows...I exfoliated everyday for a week leading up to the tattoo, I shaved at the shop, wiped it off with alcohol and placed a thick layer. I rubbed a thin layer into the skin to make sure it really gets in there and then laid a thick layer on top and saran wrapped it. I let it sit for a about 1hr 15ish mins, making sure to keep it warm so the pores open up. By then it was a slight shade of red but that's pretty normal. I would say when you do a test spot (as with any new cream) keep track of how long it lasts, but minimum let it sit for an hr.

This numbing cream is AMAZING. I used it for my inner arm tattoo (the tattoo is pretty big) and it worked for the entire appointment. You should be putting on the cream an hour and a half to two hours before your appointment. If not, it will not work/last long. 10/10 product, definitely will buy again for next tattoo! Also, a tip is to not rub it in, just cake it on and use quite a bit even if you think it’s too much, then wrap it in saran wrap. LEAVE IT ON FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF TO TWO HOURS.

I had laser hair removal done on a the most sensitive part of the body (I'm a guy, so the area you're thinking of but don't want to say out loud is probably correct). When I went in for the test procedure to ensure I wouldn't have any negative reactions (essentially 5 zaps of the laser in the target area), the pain level was a 9 or 10. It was excruciating. I knew there was no way I was going to be able to make it through the full procedure the following week. After reading through lots of reviews for different products on the internet and on Amazon, I settled on this product. And boy am I glad I did. It took the pain level from a 9 or 10 (experienced during the 5 zap test procedure) to a 1 or 2 for the full 30 min procedure. If you want the best results, you gotta take the time to apply it correctly. Here's what I did to achieve amazing results. STEP 1 A few days before my procedure, I applied a few dots of the cream to the target area to test to see if I would have a negative reaction (I have allergies and sensitive skin). I had no negative reaction. Yay! STEP 2 On the morning of my laser hair removal treatment, I took a shower like usual. I avoided using any lotions or moisturizers that could potentially interfere with the absorption of the numbing cream. After my shower I went through my normal morning routine, but left off my underwear and shorts do the treatment area would fully dry out (to help maximize absorption of the numbing cream). STEP 3 About 45 minutes prior to my appointment (before leaving the house), I applied a layer of the numbing cream to the treatment area and massaged it in good (still leaving off the the underwear). STEP 4 I waited 15 minutes (30 minutes prior to appointment time), then applied a heavy and generous coating of the numbing cream to the treatment area. It's almost like putting icing on a cake - use a lot of it. Don't be stingy. I then wrapped the area with saran wrap. This helped keep the numbing cream on the skin and prevented it from rubbing off on my clothes when I put my underwear on. STEP 5 When I arrived at the doctor's office and undressed for my laser hair removal treatment, I removed the saran wrap and used baby wipes to thoroughly remove all remaining numbing cream and clean the treatment area. STEP 6 Time for the lazer! With a stress ball in hand, I was as best prepared as I could be for the pain. But there was NO PAIN! Zap 1 - felt a teeny prick. Zap 2 - felt a teeny prick. ZAP 50 - still just the sensation of a teeny prick. I made it through the entire produce without one single ouch or curse word! OVERALL ASSESSMENT This product works! You just gotta use it correctly. Since it takes 6-8 treatments to fully remove the hair, there is no way I could have made it though one treatment without this product. FOR CONSIDERATION The laser technician did mention to me that the use of numbing creams could potentially affect the efficacy of the laser in removing hair, but that she also has been told that it won't affect it at all. There is no clear scientific evidence either way. What I do know is that I wouldn't have been able to make it through a single treatment without this numbing cream. So if I end up needing an extra treatment or two to fully remove the hair, it's well worth it to me.

This set is a powerful option for temporary pain relief, especially if you need something fast-acting. Both the cream and spray contain 5% lidocaine (maximum OTC strength), which works by numbing the area and blocking nerve signals to reduce pain, itching, or irritation. It’s commonly used for things like minor skin irritation, burns, insect bites, or other localized discomfort, and many people also use it before certain cosmetic or personal care procedures. The combination of cream + spray is convenient, since you can use the cream for targeted areas and the spray for quicker, wider coverage. It tends to work fairly quickly (within a few minutes) and provides noticeable temporary relief, which is the biggest benefit. On the downside, this is a strong product, so it’s important to use it as directed—overuse or sensitive skin can lead to irritation or numbness that feels too intense. Also, results are temporary, so it may need reapplication depending on the situation. Some users may also find the spray slightly tingly or strong on first use. Overall: A very effective numbing solution for short-term relief—great to have on hand, just use carefully and for appropriate situations.