While tattoo ink is deposited deep into the skin, into the dermis, pigments used for permanent makeup are deposited in between the epidermis and dermis. This is the reason why: Tattooing hurts a lot more, PMU is virtually painless with topical anesthetic. Tattoos last a lifetime, while permanent makeup does not.Permanent makeup and tattoos are both forms of body art, but there are a few key differences between the two when it comes to technique, equipment, color, and the healing process.






