- Product Details
- Each Conscious Ink lasts 3-7 days on average (based on proper application, placement area, skin type & activity level).
- Non-toxic. Cosmetic-grade, FDA-certified inks. Vegan.
- Look real! Waterproof. Made USA.
- How Conscious Ink Supports Personal Transformation
- Promotes Mindfulness
- Supports Our Intentions
- Fosters A Positive Mindset
- Disrupts Negative Self-Talk
- Promotes Healthy Habits
- Cultivates Self Awareness
- Reprograms Subconscious
- How to Apply
- Apply in just 30 seconds!
- Unlike some temp tattoos, Conscious Ink appears instantly on the skin. No waiting. No hassle. No fuss.
- TO APPLY: Select area of body that doesn’t get too much wear & tear. Avoid skin creases.
- The forearm is the ideal spot, as you can see it throughout the day!
- Be sure skin is clean, dry & oil/lotion free. We recommend using a little rubbing alcohol to clean/prep skin.
- Remove clear film from tattoo. Place tattoo face down on skin. Press fully wet sponge/cloth firmly over back of tattoo.
- Soak thoroughly all the way to the edges for 30 seconds. Lift paper back slowly. Voila!
- REMOVE INSTANTLY: Use baby oil, hand sanitizer, or transparent tape.
Watch “How To Apply & Manifest” Video below.
- Good Karma Guarantee/Return Policy We're here to make sure you have the best, most affirming experience with us. We're a consciousness company, for Pete's sake! If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, please email us at Questions@ConsciousInk.com. You'll receive a timely response from one of our awesome team members, if not our founder himself. We'll replace the product, or refund your purchase (within 30 days). We want you to be happy! I mean, who would want bad karma?!
- Company Mission Conscious Ink is on a mission to raise consciousness around the world, one body at a time! Does this seem like a lofty goal? We actually see it as very practical, and reasonable. The collective is simply made up of individuals, like you and me. So, if we focus inward, on making shifts within us, we will see the change reflected outwardly. To transform our world, we must first be willing to transform ourselves. Join us. As we raise our own consciousness, we uplift the entire world! .
Love - Swahili Manifestation Tattoo. Love - Swahili Temporary Tattoo Size: 1.5" x 1.5"
- Conscious Ink Manifestation Temporary Tattoos look real!
- Last 2-5 days on average (up to 10 days depending on the skin type and usage).
- Safe, non-toxic, vegan, and made with FDA-certified colorants. Exceed safety standards for the FDA, Canada, and the EU. Made in the USA.
- Includes "Intention Setting" instructions to prepare the soul.
- Responsibly packaged with eco-friendly materials and compostable baggie.
Happy manifesting to you!
The meaning
What an “Upendo” tattoo means
Upendo: love in Swahili, a word that reaches well past romance.
In Swahili, upendo carries a broad, communal sense of love, the kind that holds a family and a village together as much as two people. It speaks of care, unity, and belonging.
Worn on the skin, it keeps that wide, rooted love close, a reminder that the feeling is meant to be shared outward.
- Intention
- Love & community
- Often worn for
- Heritage, family, belonging
- Pairs with
- Love Radically · Love Unconditionally

Who wears it
For the one whose love holds a whole village
This is for the person with East African roots or a communal heart, who understands love as something that binds a whole group together, wider than any single pair.
It makes a meaningful gift for a family celebration, a homecoming, or a friend who carries the language and its wide sense of love.

How to wear it
Wear it where it points outward
The inner wrist or forearm keeps it in view, a daily reminder of the people your love is meant to reach.
Apply it before a gathering or a trip home, or wear it as a steady marker of where you belong.
Clean, dry skin, press for 30 seconds with a damp cloth, then peel the backing, and it looks real for 3 to 7 days. See how to apply.
Made to be worn close, and worn often.
- Non-toxic & vegan
- Lasts 3 to 7 days
- Made in the USA
- Good Karma Guarantee

New to Conscious Ink?
Start with the Starter Kit
If this is your first intention, the Starter Kit is the easiest way in. It bundles our most loved designs so you can live with a few wearable reminders at once, and find the one that answers first.
It is also the best price we offer on ink, which makes it a generous gift.
From our customers
What people say
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"My favorite affirmation to wear around!"
Ashley Hinds -
"looks great and lasted about 4 days"
Anne Moran -
"Beautiful products — and they last!"
Rebecca Stern -
"Perfect tattoo for today’s climate!"
Amanda -
"I actually really dislike the look of overly-inked people, but these are fun and there are times when it's helpful to look down and see an inspiring reminder. It lasts for a week or so-- perfect."
P Knight -
"I enjoy wearing these tattoos, and they are easy to apply and last well over a week. I like the flexibility of temporary tattoos, and this company has great positive messages on their designs."
Mary M
Wears well together
Build your set
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