Advanced — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Advanced Strength Gel
Precise facial format, the usual microneedling pick.
For microneedling
Numbing cream for microneedling, matched to the session.
Microneedling is a longer appointment that works across the whole face, so it asks more of your preparation than most treatments. Gel suits it well: precise, made for the face, and it stays where you place it. Cream works too. Advanced is the strength most sessions call for. Here's how to choose.
Numbing for microneedling, by strength
Advanced — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Advanced Strength Cream
If you prefer a cream.
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Professional Strength Gel
For the most intensive sessions.
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Professional Strength Cream
Intensive sessions, cream format.
30g · £55.99
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Professional Ultimate
£117.86
Why microneedling asks more of your prep
A full-face microneedling session covers a broad area for a sustained stretch, not a single quick point. A precise format that stays put suits that kind of session, and the length of it is why many book Advanced. Match the preparation to the session you're actually booked for.
The Senseless Scale
Match your numbing cream for microneedling to the session
None of the three is "better" than another — each is formulated for a different kind of session. For microneedling, most people start at Advanced.
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Clinical
Clinical — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
For shorter, lighter sessions and smaller areas.
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Advanced
Advanced — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
For longer sessions and more sensitive areas.
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Professional
Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Our practitioner tier — a formula developed specifically for professional use, for the longest and most sustained sessions.
If you're between two, the lower one is usually the sensible start, and you can move up next time.
The Senseless Selector
Not sure which to choose?
Answer three quick questions — treatment, skin and session length — and we'll point you to the format and strength we'd reach for.
Gel or cream for microneedling?
Gel applies precisely to the face and stays where you put it. Cream works the same way if you prefer its feel or already use it. Spray is built for body areas. Same strengths across every format — choose by preference or your practitioner's protocol.
Before you buy: the bit most sellers skip
Most microneedling clinics apply their own numbing as standard — it's part of the treatment. If yours does, you may not need to bring your own, and arriving already prepared without checking can get in the way of the session. Self-applied preparation matters most where the practitioner doesn't provide it, or where you want extra on top. A quick message before you book settles it.
What makes it Senseless
- UK-formulated
- Formulated in the United Kingdom by Matrix Health Group Ltd — developed and assessed here.
- CPSR assessed
- Every formula is safety-assessed under a Cosmetic Product Safety Report before it's sold.
- Made for the appointment
- Built around procedures like microneedling — not adapted from generic numbing.
Numbing for microneedling — common questions.
Which strength should I use for microneedling?
Most people use Advanced — microneedling runs longer and covers more skin than a quick appointment. Clinical suits shorter or first sessions; Professional the most intensive work. If you're between two, start with the lower one.
Gel or cream for microneedling?
Either. Gel is the usual pick — precise on the face and it stays where you place it; cream is the equal alternative if you prefer it. Same strengths across both.
Does microneedling hurt?
Most people find it manageable. How it feels varies with the depth, the area, and your own sensitivity. Your practitioner can talk you through what to expect for your treatment.
How long before microneedling do I apply it?
Leave it on ahead of your appointment; specific timing varies, and cover the area if the window is longer — follow the product guidance and your practitioner. Apply a visible layer that sits on the surface rather than being rubbed in.
Do I need to patch test?
Yes — patch test 24 hours before on the inside of your wrist or behind your ear, and don't use it if you see any reaction. Apply to clean, unbroken skin.
Is it safe across the whole face?
Senseless is made for facial preparation before aesthetic appointments. Follow your practitioner's guidance for the specific zones treated in your session.