Clinical — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Clinical Strength Spray
35ml · £15.99
Numbing spray
Numbing spray, matched to the appointment.
Senseless numbing spray comes in three strengths, Clinical, Advanced and Professional, each in 35ml. It is made for the areas a cream can't cover evenly — larger tattoos, body waxing and laser zones — where applying a layer by hand is slow and uneven. The strength you need depends on the session: how large the area is, how sensitive it is, how demanding the work. Here's how to choose.
Buy numbing spray by strength
Advanced — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Advanced Strength Spray
35ml · £20.99
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Professional — comfort level on the Senseless Scale, not a measure of strength.
Professional Strength Spray
35ml · £24.99
Before your appointment
Quick and even to apply on clean, unbroken skin, with no layer to work in by hand. Use it ahead of your appointment, and follow your practitioner's guidance on timing.
The Senseless Scale
Which strength of numbing spray do I need?
Spray is the format for reach — large or contoured areas you can cover quickly and evenly without working a cream in by hand. Within it, the strength is the choice that matters. None is "better" than another; each is formulated for a different kind of session.
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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.
Most sessions don't need the practitioner tier. Match it to the session you're actually having — if you're between two, the lighter one is usually the sensible start, and you can choose differently 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.
Format check
Is spray the right format?
Spray is the one to reach for on large or awkward-to-reach areas — where spreading an even layer of cream by hand is slow or impractical. Two cases where another format fits better:
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What is numbing spray used for?
Spray suits large or awkward-to-reach areas you can cover quickly and evenly, without working a layer in by hand. The procedures it's most often chosen for:
- TattooingLarger pieces — a limb, a back piece or a sleeve.
- Waxing (body)Covers legs, back, bikini and brazilian zones fast and evenly.
- Laser (body)Even coverage across larger treatment areas a cream is slow to spread.
- PiercingsEar and body piercings — check with your piercer first.
- Large or contoured areasAnywhere spreading a cream by hand is slow or uneven.
- Before your appointmentApply ahead of your appointment on clean, unbroken skin, and follow your practitioner's guidance.
- Choosing by strength, answered
For precise or facial work, gel holds where you place it — and for broad, simpler areas, cream is the default. Match the format to the work.
Built for the procedure, not the average
A generic numbing product handles every situation the same — the same thing for a small touch-up and a large body area. Aesthetic appointments aren't the same, so Senseless isn't built that way. The Senseless System pairs three strengths with three formats, each formulated for what a kind of appointment actually asks for. Spray exists because some areas are too large or awkward to cover well any other way. You choose by the session in front of you, not by whatever's labelled "strongest".
Who makes Senseless numbing spray?
- UK-formulated
- Every Senseless spray is 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
- Designed around larger-area work — tattooing a limb or a back piece, body waxing and laser zones — not adapted from generic numbing.
Numbing spray — common questions.
When should I use spray instead of cream or gel?
Reach for spray on large or awkward-to-reach areas — where spreading an even layer of cream by hand is slow or impractical. Cream suits broad coverage on simpler areas; gel suits precise facial work; spray suits reach and larger zones.
Which spray strength should I choose?
Match it to the session, not to price. Clinical for shorter, routine appointments and smaller areas; Advanced for longer or more sensitive work and larger areas; Professional for the most demanding sessions. If you're between two, start with the lower one.
Is spray stronger than cream or gel?
Strength isn't set by the format — it's the tier you choose (Clinical, Advanced, Professional), and every format comes in all three. Pick the format for the area. The spray suits larger or broader areas and goes on fast, on clean, unbroken skin, ahead of your appointment.
How do I apply numbing spray evenly?
Hold it a short, consistent distance from the skin and cover the area in even passes; leave it on for the window your practitioner sets before your appointment — follow the product guidance and your practitioner.
How much area does one bottle cover?
The 35ml bottle is sized for repeat use. How far it goes depends on the size of the area you're covering and how many sessions you're preparing for.
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. Follow the product instructions, and check with your practitioner if you have sensitive skin.
Can I use numbing spray before a tattoo or piercing?
Yes — Senseless spray is formulated for use before tattooing and piercing, as well as body waxing and laser. It suits larger tattoo areas, such as a limb or a back piece; for a small, precise area, gel stays where you place it. Apply it ahead of the session to clean, unbroken skin, and check with your artist or piercer first — many have their own preferences.
Can I re-apply the spray during a longer appointment?
Senseless is for use before your appointment: apply to clean, unbroken skin. For a longer appointment, ask your practitioner how they plan the session.
Can I use numbing spray before body treatments?
Spray suits larger or broader areas — body laser, waxing and similar zones — where its even, hands-off coverage is easier to apply than a cream. For small, precise facial work, many people prefer a cream or gel. Most clinics apply their own numbing as standard, though — so check with your practitioner before your appointment, as they may prefer to prepare the skin themselves.
What's in it?
Each formula is a UK cosmetic formulated by Matrix Health Group Ltd, with the full ingredients (INCI) listed on the pack.