Just Tattoos
Inkbox Alternative: Semi-Permanent Tattoos That Look Real
Looking for an Inkbox alternative? Just Tattoos makes semi-permanent tattoos that you apply at home. They develop in about 24 hours and most designs last 7–10 days, depending on your skin and placement. No needles, and you can try a design before you commit to it for good.
Why people are searching for Inkbox alternatives
In December 2025, Inkbox's parent company BIC announced it would close the brand; the founders have since been reported to be exploring a buyback. If you used to buy semi-permanent tattoos from companies like Inkbox, or you are shopping for the first time, here is how Just Tattoos works and what to compare across temporary tattoo brands before you choose one.
How Just Tattoos works
- Plant-based ink. Our semi-permanent tattoos use plant-based ink.
- Apply at home. Follow the simple steps on the pack. No studio visit and no needles.
- It develops in about 24 hours. The design starts light and deepens over the first day.
- Lasts 7–10 days. Most designs last 7–10 days, depending on your skin and placement.
- Patch test first. We recommend a patch test on a small area of skin before applying a full design.
Want the full walkthrough? See our How It Works page.
What to look for in an alternative
Whichever brand you pick, these are the questions worth asking. Here is how we answer them, and what to check with any brand.
| What to compare | Just Tattoos | What to check with any brand |
|---|---|---|
| How it develops | Plant-based ink that develops in about 24 hours | How the ink works and how long before you see the final result |
| Typical wear time | Most designs last 7–10 days, depending on skin and placement | The stated wear time, and whether it depends on skin and placement |
| Design range | Hundreds of designs, from tiny finger tattoos to full sleeves | Whether the sizes and styles you want are actually offered |
| Shipping | $4.99 flat, free on orders of $35 or more (US) | Shipping cost, free-shipping threshold and delivery area |
| Returns | Within 14 days for store credit (refunds case by case), no physical return needed | The return window, what you get back, and whether you must send the item back |
Shipping and returns
Shipping is $4.99 flat across the US, and free when your order is $35 or more. If something is not right, you can ask for a return within 14 days. We issue store credit (refunds are handled case by case), and you do not need to send the product back. Details are on our shipping and returns pages.
Popular designs to start with
Not sure where to begin? These collections are a good place to browse:
- Butterfly tattoos
- Snake tattoos
- Floral tattoos
- Fantasy tattoos
- Sleeve tattoos
- Small tattoos
- Finger tattoos
Choosing a design and placement
Because semi-permanent tattoos are temporary, they are a low-pressure way to test a design. Try a small finger or wrist piece if you want a first taste, or go bigger with a forearm or sleeve design once you know what suits you. Wear time varies with skin and placement, so areas that rub against clothing or get washed often may fade sooner than a spot that stays mostly undisturbed.
If you are replacing a favorite design you used to order elsewhere, browse by style instead of searching for an exact match. Butterflies, snakes, florals and fantasy art are some of the most popular places to start, and every collection shows the designs that are currently in stock.
A simple way to decide
- Pick two or three designs you like and check their sizes against where you plan to wear them.
- Do a patch test on a small area of skin before your first full application.
- Check the shipping total: orders of $35 or more ship free, so a couple of small designs can be a good value.
- Keep the return window in mind. You have 14 days to get in touch if something is not right.
Frequently asked questions
Is Just Tattoos like Inkbox?
Both make semi-permanent tattoos that you apply at home without needles. Just Tattoos uses plant-based ink that develops in about 24 hours, and most designs last 7–10 days, depending on skin and placement.
How long do Just Tattoos last?
Most designs last 7–10 days, depending on your skin and where you place them.
How long until the tattoo develops?
About 24 hours after you apply it.
Do you ship outside the US?
Not at the moment. We ship to US addresses only.
Try a design before you commit
Ready to find your next tattoo? Browse all Just Tattoos designs. Curious how semi-permanent compares with other options? Read our guide to tattoo alternatives.