Ephemeral Tattoo
Ephemeral Tattoo offers made-to-fade tattoo ink that lasts about 1-2 years, bridging the gap between temporary and permanent tattoos. The vegan, semi-permanent ink is formulated with medical-grade polymers and batch-certified color additives that the body naturally absorbs over time. Its Gen 3 formulation achieves 90% fade within 2 years, available through approved artist partners or direct ink purchases for studios.
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Funding
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Product
Problem
People who want tattoos often face a binary choice: temporary tattoos that fade within days or permanent tattoos that require expensive, painful laser removal if they change their minds. This prevents many individuals from getting tattoos at all, or locks them into lifelong decisions they may later regret.
Solution
Ephemeral provides made-to-fade tattoo ink that lasts about 1-2 years, bridging the gap between temporary and permanent tattoos. The ink is formulated with medical-grade polymers and batch-certified color additives, commonly used in medical and cosmetic applications, that the body naturally absorbs over time. Customers can get the tattoo applied by approved artist partners in participating cities or studios can purchase the ink directly. The current Gen 3 formulation represents a significant improvement, with 90% of tattoos now fading within 2 years, making it a reliable alternative for those seeking self-expression without the lifetime commitment.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individuals seeking tattoos without permanent commitment, as well as professional tattoo artists and studios who want to offer made-to-fade options to their clients.
Features
- Made-to-fade ink formulated with medical-grade polymers and batch-certified color additives that the body naturally absorbs
- Vegan, semi-permanent ink that lasts much longer than temporary tattoos without requiring laser removal
- Gen 3 formulation with 90% of tattoos fading within 2 years
- Available through a network of approved tattoo artist partners in multiple cities
- Direct ink purchase option for professional tattoo studios
- Backed by 10+ years of research and development and trusted by 20,000 customers