For microneedling
Numbing cream for microneedling, matched to the session.
Microneedling runs longer than an injection appointment and works across the whole face, so it asks more of your preparation than most treatments. Gel suits it well — precise, facial, and it holds through the sitting — though cream works too. Advanced is the strength most sessions call for. Here's how to choose.
What microneedling asks
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. That's why a precise format that stays put tends to suit it better than a light cream, and why most people land on Advanced rather than the entry strength. 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 everyday aesthetic procedures — longer or more sensitive work.
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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.
Clinical
Shorter, routine appointments, smaller areas, and anyone starting out who wants to begin considered.
Advanced
Longer or more sensitive sessions and larger areas — the one most people settle on for regular aesthetic work.
Professional
The longest, most demanding appointments.
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.
Numbing for microneedling, by strength
Gel or cream for microneedling?
Either works. Gel is the one most people reach for here — it applies precisely to the face and stays where you put it through a longer sitting. Cream is the equal alternative if you prefer its feel or already use it. Spray isn't the format for facial microneedling. Same strengths across both — 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.
- A cosmetic product
- A cosmetic, not a medicine — no prescription needed.
- CPSR assessed
- Every formula is safety-assessed under a Cosmetic Product Safety Report before it's sold.
- Made for aesthetics
- Built around procedures like microneedling — not adapted from generic numbing.
UK cosmetic product, by Matrix Health Group Ltd. Not a medicine.
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 holds through the session; cream is the equal alternative if you prefer it. Same strengths across both.
Does microneedling hurt?
Most people find it manageable. Numbing is a cosmetic preparation, not an anaesthetic. 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?
Allow time for it to take effect before your appointment, 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. Take extra care on sensitive or broken 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.
Is this a medicine?
No. Senseless is a cosmetic product, UK-formulated and CPSR assessed — no prescription needed.