Ebanel 5 Lidocaine Numbing Cream Pain Relief Burn Itch Numb Cream Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic with Allantoin Vitamin

I was APPALLED at how very tiny this jar is but it had great reviews so I thought I may as well give it a chance. My heart sunk as I remembered the review that instructed to spread it on "like frosting on a cake." I also thought of all the reviews that suggested two coats. Since I was planning on using it to give myself a Brazilian (sugaring, not waxing), I wasn't taking any chances. I imagined that I would use up most of the tiny bottle, considering that I had already made the attempt twice (without numbing cream) and failed miserably. It even occurred to me that I wouldn't be saving all that much (over salon prices) if I couldn't get it all done on the first try and would need to do the whole thing all over again! It works! It works like a miracle! I spread it on, not thick at all but thick enough to make sure it got to the skin (I did trim first but well, you know). I remembered the reviews that said not to rub it in too much, just leave it on the surface, so I did. I couldn't figure out how to cover it with plastic though so I got a large plastic bag (similar to a garbage bag) and cut out leg holes. I wore that for 20 minutes and went to put on another coat. I was already numb! I couldn't feel a thing but even so, I wanted the 2nd coat, hoping it would reach a deeper level and to make sure I was as numb as possible. Again, I put my plastic bag back on and waited until I washed that off about 15 minutes later and was TOTALLY numb! I'm happy to report that I completed the ENTIRE job and barely used about 1/8 of the bottle! I do have a few strays and a couple of small patches left but that's no fault of the numbing cream, sugaring is hard! I could have easily gotten a new glob of sugar and kept going but I figured that was enough for one day (it's not good to keep going over and over the same area) and I'm not afraid anymore! I wouldn't need to numb the whole area to do the rest anyway, just a few patches; in fact, I likely wouldn't need it at all for the small amount left. I was numb for a good 40 minutes after, when the cooling cream I bought for the occasion started to kick in. Now I'm not saying it was pain-free, it was still painful, but a MILLION times better than my first two attempts! I was originally looking for numbing cream for derma-rolling and I wanted to try it on my face first but once I got my sugaring recipe right, I just couldn't wait to get it done! Sorry to write a book here but I just couldn't be happier! It costs about $80 to have a Brazilian sugaring at the salon and I did my own for less than $5! Sure, I could use a few touch-ups, but I'll be doing that in my own time, by myself, for pennies! I spent about $2.50 for the amount of numbing cream I used, a tiny amount of Finipil Lait 50 (antiseptic cream that cools, soothes, moisturizes, protects against infection, reduces ingrown hairs, and according to some reviewers, slows hair regrowth), a small amount of my sugaring mixture (2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup fake lemon juice, 1/4 cup water- simmered until it turns the color of dark ale), one rubber glove from a pack of 10 pairs from the Dollar Tree, and a large Goodwill bag! I WILL be buying this again! I'll update when I get around to derma-rolling for those of you buying this for that purpose but if your intent is having a Brazilian, do it! UPDATE: I never got around to doing those last few little patches (it wasn't a vanity thing, it was a comfort thing and they didn't bother me) but I've redone the whole thing again today. I wondered if two coats were really necessary, or if the plastic was really necessary, but I didn't want to sit around naked to test it so this time I used a Walmart bag to cover my crotch and put on some big granny-panties to hold it in place under my pajama pants. In some places I was nearly numb after 20 minutes, but in others, not so much. I opted for the 2nd coat and repeated the process. I waited almost 20 mins and was pleasantly numb. Sure, it still hurt like hell, but I was able to get through an ENTIRE self-Brazilian sugaring wax! Since the hairs were shorter and hadn't completely grown in yet (it wasn't as thick), I'm almost bare now! I didn't want to keep going over parts that don't matter much (the upper line that always bleeds) so I still have a few strays there but again, that's because of my sugaring method, not this numbing cream. I will DEFINITELY keep buying this! Now that I've figured out a cheap way to do away with pubic hair, I will NEVER go back to the irritation of dealing with it. See my review for Finipil Lait 50 if you're interested in using that in combination with this. Read more

This cream starts working at around the 10 minute mark, and the numbness builds up gradually until you almost can’t feel anything. When the effect starts wearing off, the skin feels a little cold and tingly, but nothing uncomfortable. I originally bought it because I’m a total coward when it comes to pain and I was getting a half sleeve tattoo. It worked perfectly. I sat for hours without any issues. Later I thought, “Why not use it for facial waxing?” and honestly… it worked just as well. Zero pain, zero irritation, and it didn’t react badly with wax or other products. It absorbs quickly depending on how thick you apply it. Once it dries, it leaves a thin shiny film on the skin that wipes off easily with a damp cloth. It basically has no smell and didn’t irritate my sensitive skin at all. What I love is how fast it works and how well it numbs. The only thing I don’t love is the price it’s a small amount of product for what it costs, but since it works so well, I’d still repurchase it over and over again. Read more

I was a bit nervous because I see mixed reviews on this product. But I used it for the purpose of getting lip fillers.I applied the numbing cream about 30 minutes before my appointment. And then applied Saran wrap around the lips just to make sure it really sunk in and it worked great for me. I was pretty numb by the time I got to the appointment. It made the lip filler a lot more tolerable. This was my first time getting it, so I was a bit scared, so I needed a little extra something. And I feel like this helped me a lot. In full transparency, I didn't go completely numb. But numb enough so that I was able to tolerate the pain, and all I felt was small pinches, so I will definitely be using this again. For my next appointment. Read more

This product is genuinely amazing!! I used this for a Brazilian wax and Yes there is still some stinging but it last for 5 seconds after you pull the strip and after you feel no pain and it is NOTHING compared to unnumbed waxes. I do have a pretty high pain tolerance in every area except my lower regions I am extremely extremely sensitive and even plucking one hair with tweezers is absolute torture but this helped me wax with not one tear shed. You do have to leave the product on your skin for 30-40 minutes to feel the effects( or should I say not feel them lol) I would give this product 5 stars but my only issue is that it did not keep the effect all the way through my wax. Granted I am a scaredy cat and it takes a while for me to hype myself up to rip the strip off(not due to the pain I just can't physically get myself to do it with no hesitation for some reason) so it might just be because my waxes are longer than most or it might be user error (not using enough product or not wrapping in saran wrap) but either way I will be buying the product again it is definitely worth the money and despite the small packaging you do not need huge globs every time and I can say this will more than likely last me 8-10 waxes if not more before running out even if I do use more product the next time I wax Read more

I have been using another brand of numbing cream for my tattoos for quite a while so I wanted to try this one on myself to see how it compared. I applied a generous amount and covered the area for about twenty minutes before starting my tattoo session. At first it worked really well and the area felt comfortably numb which made the beginning of the tattoo process much easier. After some time the numbing started to wear off and the sensation came back sooner than I expected. By the middle of the session the area was already feeling more sensitive again. I think this cream works best for smaller tattoos or short sessions because the effect does not last very long. I like that it is easy to apply has no strong smell and includes ingredients like allantoin and vitamin E which help calm and protect the skin. Overall it works but the numbing effect fades faster than I hoped. Read more