TL;DR

The best numbing cream is the Zensa Numbing Cream. It works quickly, keeps you pain-free for hours, and won’t irritate sensitive or broken skin. We also love the more affordable CVS Health Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream, which provides effective pain relief for only $11.

What We Like

Powerful and long-lasting

Approved by estheticians

Doesn’t cause irritation

What to Consider

Small amount for the price

Key Ingredients: Lidocaine 5%, vitamin E | Type: Cream | Size: 1 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

If you’re looking for an all-around excellent numbing cream that can be used for all cosmetic services (including laser hair removal), we recommend this pick from Zensa. It comes recommended by aestheticians and piercers, who love its long-lasting, effective formula that doesn’t irritate. It can also be used on broken skin, so it’s safe to reapply post-piercing without damaging it. Aside from the active ingredient lidocaine, it has vitamin E in the formula to promote healing and limit inflammation. While it’s somewhat pricey for a small amount of product, the potent formula that can be used for various treatments makes it worth it.

What We Like

Maximum strength, fast-acting formula

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