An honest guide
Does it hurt?
Start here. Each guide below covers one treatment: what most people feel, what changes it, and how to prepare. To see every treatment on one page, use the side-by-side comparison.
Before you book
Honest comfort, treatment by treatment
How much a treatment hurts is personal — it varies with the treatment itself, the area being worked on, and your own sensitivity. Numbing is preparation for comfort, not part of the treatment, and most practitioners apply their own as standard, so it's always worth a quick word with yours first. Compare treatments below, then go deeper on the one you're booked in for.
Key facts
- What numbing does
- Topical numbing is a cosmetic preparation applied before treatment to support comfort.
- What comfort depends on
- The treatment, the area, your skin, and how the product is applied.
- Formats
- Cream, gel and spray — matched to the area and appointment.
- Before you use it
- Patch test about 24 hours before first use and follow your practitioner's guidance.
Find your treatment
- MicroneedlingA light scratching or prickling — what changes it, by depth and area.
- Laser hair removalA quick elastic-band snap — what changes it, by area and session.
- MicrobladingLight scratching and some pressure; how much varies from person to person.
- Lip blushUncomfortable rather than painful — a scratching, tickling sensation.
- WaxingA brief, sharp sting as the strip is removed — it fades quickly.
- ElectrolysisA brief heat or stinging at each hair, more noticeable on sensitive areas.
- Every treatment, side by sideShort answers for each treatment on one page, with the format and strength we'd reach for.
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.
Common questions
Will I feel anything during my treatment?
Yes, you may feel pressure or movement. Senseless is a cosmetic preparation that supports comfort during many aesthetic treatments; your practitioner can tell you what to expect from yours.
Which treatments is it used before?
It's used before procedures such as microneedling, laser and semi-permanent makeup. Match the format and strength to the area and appointment — the Senseless Selector helps you choose.
How can I make a treatment more comfortable?
Apply to clean skin, patch test about 24 hours beforehand, and follow the product instructions and your practitioner's advice. Choosing the right strength for the appointment helps too.
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