The pigment (ink) and the pigment application method used for body tattoo are different and they are designed so that the pigment remains in the skin for as long as possible, if not forever. However, those used in cosmetic tattoo are different in that we don’t actually want it to last forever – just a few years. Almost all of the pigments used in cosmetic tattoo or semi-permanent make up are lower intensity tertiary shades that are gentler and more subtle, and in most cases, don’t contain carbon (or very little) so that it does fade over time. Individual style and make up choices do tend to change over time, and the brows that suited you in your 20s will most likely not suit you in your 50s – therefore the fact that cosmetic tattoo does eventually fade is of benefit.
Not only that, the way the pigment is implanted is a little different in cosmetic tattoo to body art tattoo. Yes, whilst it is like a tattoo, we do not saturate the coloured part to the same degree and boldness as a body art tattoo. The needles are usually a lot smaller and finer, and the work is more delicate and implanted in strokes, pixels, and not saturated as heavily. Therefore, there is more negative space between the pixels of pigment and a less solid look which does look more natural. The exception is eyeliner, which is usually quite saturated/a more defined darker line.
(We can do a more solid effect brow tattoo upon request however – please discuss this with us at your consultation)
