Ephemeral develops made-to-fade tattoo ink that gives people the look and application of a real tattoo without a lifelong commitment. Founded by NYU Tandon School of Engineering Ph.D. researchers in 2014, the company spent seven years developing biodegradable ink before opening its first Brooklyn studio in 2021. Its vegan, bioabsorbable ink now supports tattoos designed to fade within several years, along with FadeMark, a semi-permanent radiotherapy marking product.
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INKED by DaniFounded from artist Dani’s USC senior-year idea, INKED by Dani creates hand-drawn temporary tattoos and nail art as commitment-free wearable art. Each design begins as a pencil sketch by Dani, while the brand’s U.S.-made inks are vegan, non-toxic and cruelty-free, giving people a polished way to try a look before making it permanent.
Hustle ButterFounded by tattoo devotees Richie Bulldog and Seth Love, Hustle Butter makes tattoo-care products for artists and collectors, led by its original body-butter balm launched in 2012. The New York City-born brand developed its petroleum-free formulas to keep sessions cleaner and skin nourished through healing and long-term tattoo care, using vegan, cruelty-free ingredients without parabens or phthalates.NEW YORK, NY
People of SubstancePeople of Substance makes clean body-care products for people with tattoos, including natural balm designed to soothe fresh ink and revive the look of healed artwork. The New York brand treats tattoo aftercare as art preservation, pairing responsibly sourced natural and organic ingredients with stories that explore the people and experiences behind body art. Its products are handmade in the United States on a women-operated production line.NEW YORK, NY
TEMPTUTEMPTU began in 1981 as a small, family-owned professional makeup house and has spent more than three decades working closely with makeup artists at the center of the image industry. Based in New York, it develops professional cosmetics and airbrush equipment for artists whose work appears on screen and stage, as well as in fashion.New York, NY