Add perfume to the desired place and wait to dry off. This will add extra adhesiveness to the skin so that the design will stick to it better. It doesn't matter what perfume you use. If it has a trace of alcohol in it, it will work great.
Apply a clear acrylic sealer or tattoo sealant over the tattoo using a sponge or brush. Let it dry completely. This won't make it truly permanent but can extend its lifespan. If you have skin-safe ink (like certain markers or pens), you can carefully trace over the temporary tattoo.
To make it last longer you can use a setting spray or final seal but depending on where it is on your body you can just lightly spray it with hair spray. Keep in mind though the longer you have it on and it starts to fade a bit and have small imperfections it will look more realistic.
However, make sure it's a quick spritz—you don't want to drench the tattoo. How to Make a Temporary Tattoo Last Longer With Perfume: Similar to hairspray, a light spritz of perfume can make the tattoo last a bit longer.
You have a temporary tattoo that will last up to two weeks! Apply Vaseline regularly to help it last even longer.
Coat the drawing in baby powder.
Pour a generous amount of baby powder into your hand, and thoroughly coat the sharpie drawing with the powder. Rub it into the drawing; it shouldn't bleed or smear. Wipe off any excess powder that doesn't stick to your skin.
After the first week, use an unscented lotion like Curel (Or Tattoo Rain's Body Lotion) until skin returns to its pre-tattoo condition. Keep perfumes, scented lotions, hairspray, bug spray, and makeup away from your tattoo while healing.
Spray a Thin, Even Coat: Lightly spray the hairspray over the temporary tattoo. Ensure not to saturate the area; a thin, even coat is sufficient. Let It Dry: Allow the hairspray to dry on the tattooed area. It acts as a protective sealant, helping to lock the tattoo in place.
Inkbox has the most long-lasting temporary tattoos. Unlike other brands that apply in seconds, you have to leave this one on for an hour. Over the next 24-36 hours, the ink penetrates the collagen and protein in your skin and darkens to really set in (the ink is vegan and cruelty-free).
Rub on Tea Gel or Essential Oils
They can help make your temporary tattoo look real by fighting off bacteria or skin rashes. If your skin negatively reacts to your tattoo, it will not look real, so using tea gel will help your ink look its best.
Oil-Based Makeup Remover. An extremely common method for removing temporary tattoos is oil-based products that are typically used to remove makeup. "Temporary tattoos are designed to be waterproof, thus oil is effective at breaking down the tattoo," explains dermatologist, Onyeka Obioha, MD.
If you don't have baby powder, you can also try sprinkling flour, cornstarch, or baking soda on your design. Try liquid bandage: Liquid bandage can help seal your temporary tattoo and can be applied to temporary tattoos that transfer onto the skin as well as those drawn on with temporary tattoo pens.
Over 24-36 hours, your tattoo will darken into a tattoo-like shade - it's all part of the Inkbox magic!
The best alternatives to Inkbox are Momentary Ink, Tattly, and Picattoo.
The AAD states that petroleum-based products, like petroleum jelly itself, can actually cause your tattoo ink to fade.
Using warm water isn't necessary. But it's a nice touch to make you more comfortable during the tattoo application. Make sure you get the tattoo fully wet with that damp cloth and press it against your skin for a full thirty seconds.
Temporary tattoos are made with water-based ink, which means that they're repelled by skin's natural oils. Carefully clean the area of skin you want to tattoo using soap and water. Pat the area dry with a paper towel so the tattoo will adhere to your skin. If you're very sweaty, rubbing alcohol can help cut the grease.
“[The face tattoos do] maybe come from a place of insecurity, to where I don't like how I look, so I'm going to put something cool on there so I can look at myself and say, 'You look cool, kid,' and have a modicum of self-confidence, when it comes to my appearance.”