Often interchange traditional tattoos with semi-permanent eyeliner tattoos. While the process may be similar in technique, there are some main differences that keep them separate, these differences include: • Eyeliner tattoo which is applied to only the first layers of the skin, as time goes on, the color begins to fade till it is shown as a barely their complexion. Traditional tattooing is different, as the tattoo ink is deposited much deeper into the skin, providing a much more permanent tone. • Semi-permanent for eyeliner tattoos mean they only last on average about 12 to 18 months, often our patients will get a yearly touch up which is required if they want to continue to keep the eyeliner look fresh. • Semi-permanent eyeliner tattoos are less painful than traditional tattoos, as they only go a few layers deep on the skin, while traditional tattooing goes much deeper. • Cosmetic tattoo ink, like found in eyeliner tattoos contain less metal base in them, this component is what allows the traditional tattoo ink to adhere permanently.