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Fake vs Real TKTX: How to Spot Counterfeit Creams

Fake vs Real TKTX: How to Spot Counterfeit Creams

Protect Your Skin. Protect Your Tattoo. Protect Your Results.

Counterfeit numbing creams are becoming increasingly common, especially popular products like TKTX. While fakes may look similar to the real thing, they often contain unsafe ingredients, deliver poor numbing performance, and can seriously damage your skin.

This guide shows you exactly how to identify genuine TKTX and avoid harmful knock-offs.

Why It’s Important to Avoid Fake TKTX

Fake numbing creams are not just ineffective, they can be dangerous. Counterfeit versions may contain:

  • Unknown chemical substances
  • Incorrect lidocaine/prilocaine percentages
  • Harsh fillers that burn or irritate skin
  • Low-quality packaging materials that allow contamination

Using fake TKTX can lead to allergic reactions, poor healing, chemical burns, or infection.

How to Identify Genuine TKTX Cream

Look Closely at the Packaging

Authentic TKTX products use high-quality printing, clear fonts, and precise colors. Fakes often come with:

  • Blurry graphics
  • Color shades that don’t match official TKTX branding
  • Incorrect box dimensions
  • Misspelled text or poorly aligned labels

Check the Hologram and Authenticity Stickers

Real TKTX typically includes a security sticker, hologram, or embossed branding depending on the version. Counterfeits often skip these features or use cheap imitations.

Verify the Percentage Strength

Legitimate TKTX creams list accurate percentages such as 20%, 25%, 35%, or 40%. Beware of:

  • Versions announcing extremely high or unrealistic percentages
  • Tubes without any strength indicated
  • Ingredients printed in the wrong order or absent altogether

Inspect the Tube Quality

Authentic tubes are made from durable material with:

  • Clean, smooth printing
  • Properly sealed ends
  • A batch number and expiry date printed clearly

Fakes may leak, open easily, or arrive with uneven caps.

Pay Attention to the Price

If the price looks too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Real TKTX has consistent pricing worldwide. Extremely cheap offers usually indicate counterfeit batches made with unsafe chemicals.

Buy Only From Trusted Sellers

The safest way to protect yourself is to purchase directly from verified retailers or the official TKTX distributors. Avoid marketplaces with loose seller verification.

What to Do If You Suspect a Fake

  • Stop using the cream immediately
  • Take photos of the product and packaging
  • Contact your seller and request verification
  • Report the seller if counterfeit is confirmed

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