Ebanel5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream, Pain Relief Burn Itch Numb Cream, Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic with Allantoin, Vitamin E for Local and Anorectal Uses, Hemorrhoid Treatment, 1.35 Oz

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.

I read some reviews and was worried it wouldn’t work but decided to try out for myself and I’m glad I did. Kept this cream on for a Brazilian and it definitely did the trick. Left it on for at least 2hrs and was numb. I felt no pain at all yay!

Great product! I have had in office treatments before where I have been numbed with medical lidocaine and this was just as effective. I used with my Dr. Pen for Microneedling on my face/neck and could barely feel a thing. I will be repurchasing when I run out :-)

trash, didnt hold up through my leg tattoo at all would not buy and hardly numbed

I use this for microneedling. It is a smaller tub than expected but I'm finding it lasts a long time even with me using it generously. I have used this without gloves and was able to wash off the cream off of my hands before my fingers went completely numb, even after rubbing it in for a few minutes - however I suggest using gloves to avoid worrying about it. I've watched a lot of videos on microneedling and this seems to be the consensus on what numbing cream to use, even by aestheticians. I really do use a generous amount to ensure I get numb enough. After rubbing it in for about two minutes I let it sit for another 8-10. Bringing my skin ready to be micorneedled within 10-12 minutes. I start with my forehead since that is the spiciest place to microneedle in my opinion and I don't feel a thing with this cream. I had an aesthetician microneedle me in office before without using a numbing cream and I can attest that it is worth the small investment to avoid the discomfort. Some people use plastic wrap cut into sections to help keep the numbing cream moist and active while they are microneedling parts of their face. I have found I don't need to. I put enough on that it stays damp until the 10-12 minute mark and then I wipe it off with a wipe, wash my face, rub down with alcohol, apply serum, and get to microneedling. I won't microneedle again without using this cream now that I've found how easy it is to use. It stays numb for a good 15 minutes and that's enough time for me to use my microneedling pen all over my face and neck.

I microneedle and I usually can't go over my face the recommend amount of times because It hurts to much for me yes, take away my women card lol. I put this on kinda thick,I mean I could still see it I didn't rub it in and I didn't go hog wild either. Left it on about a half hour. Wow!! I didn't even feel the needles! I actually had to look because I thought I'd forgot to put then on ! Besides being a little hard to wash off before I go to work..this stuff is awesome!!