These Temporary Tattoos Actually Look Realistic (2024)

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It goes without saying that getting a new tattoo can be a sizable life decision. Whether you're contemplating a set of matching friendship tatts, some mother-daughter ink, or inscribing your own personal mantra on your arm, it's critical to think through the design, placement, and seriously consider if this is something you'll want on your body forever. Not so sure? If you can't get those delicate wrist tattoos or celeb-inspired looks out of your mind, yet you're not keen on commitment, temporary tattoos are a stellar substitute. No longer just for kids's birthday parties or music festivals, the market is full of hand-drawn designs that look realistic and are easy to apply. From semi-permanent, long-lasting henna tattoos to body markers that can be used to do your own doodles, delicate flowers, DIY glitter tattoo kits that will delight the whole family, custom graphics, and more, these temporary tattoos allow you to wear your creativity on your sleeve...or ankle.

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Anthropologie Inspiring Words Temporary Tattoos

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Use this pack of 20 inspiring mantras to remind yourself to "just breathe," "be brave" or that "everything happens for a reason." The uplifting temporary tattoos come in different fonts that can help you decide whether you like cursive or all capital letters if you're considering getting the real thing.

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Anthropologie Nature Temporary Tattoos

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Get the serenity of nature temporarily inked on your body with this set of 16 black and white hand-drawn designsthat have the delicatelook of beautifulstick and poke tattoos.

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Long Lasting

Natural Henna Temporary Tattoo Freestyle Kit

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Most temporary tattoos—although cute and fun!—will only stay on for a few days. But this freestyle kit (complete with stencils and enough henna to create 20-30 designs) is a more semi- permanent option that will last7-10 days.

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TATTLY Tiny Animal Tin Temporary Tattoo Set

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From tiny ladybugs to a colorful duck, to ablack and white stingray, these Tattlyanimal tattoos come in a neattin with a sponge for easy application.

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TATTLY Tiny Floral Tin Temporary Tattoo Set

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If florals are more up your alley, Tattly also has a temporary tattootin with 10gorgeous blooms designed byartistHelen Dealtry.

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Custom

SmashTat Custom Design Tattoo

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Have a tattoo design in mind and want to do a trial run before committing to permanent ink? This Etsy store lets you submit your graphic designs (as well as names orphrases)and they'll make youa custom temporary tattoothatyou can apply at home.

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Bic BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers

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If you're feeling bold andartistic, or just love to doodle, these Bic markers are specifically designed for drawing on the body (unlike sharpies or pens).This pack of 8 comes with 4 stencils to help give you guidance as you start creating your own designs.

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Inked by Dani Pretty In Pink Pack

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For those who love the color pink, this hand-drawn pack of 20+ designs—from a pink pineapple to a butterfly to hearts and flowers—will delight the eyes.

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PAPERSELF Not So Evil Eyes White Temporary Tattoo

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Known for their temporary tattoos that can double as beauty looks, UK-based Paperself makes these trendy white ink evil eyes,as well as whimsical metallic unicorns that kids will loveanddainty flower frecklesthat are perfectfor a romantic makeup style.

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Inked by Dani Temporary Tattoos Best-Sellers Pack

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Inked by Dani created a pack of temporary tattoos with some of their best-selling designs—including a diamond, heart, birds, infinity sign, moon and stars—so you can give all of them a try before settling on your favorite.

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Inked by Dani Temporary Tattoos Bride To Be

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Perfect for bachelorette parties or bridal showers, bring a pack or two of these temporary tattoos along for a fun group activity.

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Yazhiji 60 Sheets Tiny Waterproof Temporary Tattoos

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This variety pack has 60 sheets full of temporary tattoo designs, including youthful doodles and starry constellations.

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FAO Schwarz DIY Tattoo Glitter Set

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Great for kids and adults, this DIY kit comes with 12 glitter pots, stencils, brushes, rhinestones and a washable marker for an afternoon of fun indoors.

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MILK MAKEUP Tattoo Stamp

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Do you adorethe look of dainty finger tattoos? Milk Makeup makes water resistant temporary tattoo stamps featuring aheart, star, moon, leaf, peace sign, and lightening bolt so you can easily apply it on your face or body in a matter of seconds.

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BODY VIBES In the Flow Variety Pack

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While nottechnically temporary tattoos, these waterproof stickerslast for 72 hours once placed on the body.

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Tattly Lovely Set Tattoos

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Featuring Rifle Paper's signature floral illustrations,each set includes two of each design and is made from veggie-based ink.

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Tattly Dog Days Tattoos

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Also from Rifle Paper, who could resist these whimsical dogs?

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Monica Chon

Monica Chon is the former editorial fellow at Oprah Daily, previously OprahMag.com.

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