Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most — from a working cosmetic tattoo trainer. Every product we stock is tested through Artisan Training Academy (RTO 46085) before it reaches our shelves. Can't find what you need? Get in touch and we'll help you choose.
What are the best cosmetic tattoo pigments and machines?
The honest answer is that “best” depends on the work you do and your experience — but here's what we stock and trust, because we test everything through our training academy before it goes on the shelf:
- Pigments: Our range is built around Amiea — the German-engineered EVO 2 range for brows and the Organicline range for lip blush and eyeliner. They're colour-stable and heal predictably across skin tones, which is exactly why we use them on our own students and clients.
- Machines: For a reliable, accessible wireless machine, the Mast P60 and Dragonhawk Mast Tour are hard to beat and a favourite of newer practitioners. For a premium studio workhorse, the Cheyenne artyst H2 PowerBabe and H1 are industry benchmarks. All of our machines take universal cartridges.
Tell us what you're working on — brows, lip blush, eyeliner or SMP — and your experience level, and we'll point you to the right setup.
Do I need to be qualified to buy cosmetic tattoo supplies? Do you sell to students?
Ink & Beauty Co supplies trained cosmetic tattoo and PMU practitioners — and students enrolled in accredited training — across Australia. Cosmetic tattooing is a skin-penetration procedure, so it should only be performed by someone who has completed recognised training and works to their state's skin-penetration and infection-control requirements.
We're connected to Artisan Training Academy (RTO 46085), which delivers nationally accredited cosmetic tattoo training — so if you're just starting out, we can point you toward training as well as supplies. Licensing and registration requirements vary by state, so check with your local council or health department.
Where can I buy cosmetic tattoo supplies in Australia? Do you deliver or offer pickup?
We ship Australia-wide from our Gold Coast studio, with free delivery on orders over $150. Prefer to collect? We offer local pickup from our Worongary studio at 1/86 Quambone Street, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm — order before 11am for same-day collection. Wherever you are in Australia, order online for fast dispatch or grab it locally.
How much do cosmetic tattoo machines and pigments cost?
Our range covers every stage of your career:
- Machines — from around $250 for a reliable wireless pen (Mast P60 $289.99, Dragonhawk Mast Tour Air $250) up to premium Cheyenne artyst machines ($1,499–$1,999) for established studios.
- Pigments — Amiea professional pigments are $65 each.
- Cartridges, mapping tools and consumables — from just a few dollars.
Plus, enjoy 10% off orders over $50, automatically applied at checkout.
How do I choose the right pigment — organic vs inorganic, and how long does it last?
Two things drive pigment choice: the base, and the client's skin.
- Organic vs inorganic: Organic (carbon-based) pigments are typically brighter and hold well for bold work; inorganic (iron-oxide) pigments are softer and often preferred for natural-looking brows. Most modern PMU pigments — Amiea included — use a hybrid formulation for stability and predictable healing.
- Skin tone and undertone: Match the pigment to the client's Fitzpatrick skin type and undertone (warm vs cool) so it heals true and doesn't shift over time.
- How long it lasts: Cosmetic tattoo generally lasts 1–3 years before a refresh — brows tend to last longer, while lips and eyeliner often need a touch-up sooner — depending on the pigment, the skin, sun exposure and aftercare.
Not sure where to start? Because we test our range through a working training academy, we can help you match pigments to your technique and clientele.