Choosing Pigments, Machines and Cartridges for Every PMU Procedure

Permanent makeup is not one universal technique. It is a professional field that includes eyebrow enhancement, lip blush, permanent eyeliner, freckles, beauty marks, scalp micropigmentation and advanced applications such as areola micropigmentation. Each area requires a different approach to colour selection, machine control, cartridge configuration and aftercare.

A professional result begins with a detailed assessment. The artist considers the client’s natural colouring, skin tone, undertone, existing pigmentation, desired intensity and the way the selected colour may develop after the initial procedure. Pigment, machine and cartridge must work together as one controlled system.

This guide explains the principal permanent makeup procedures and shows how trained artists can build a considered working setup with Skin Monarch PMU pigments, professional machines, needle cartridges and professional care products.

The information is intended for trained permanent makeup professionals. Pigment selection, machine parameters, cartridge choice and procedural suitability must always be based on individual assessment, professional education, current manufacturer documentation and applicable local requirements.

What Is Permanent Makeup?

Permanent makeup, commonly abbreviated as PMU, is the professional implantation of specially formulated pigment into the upper layers of the skin. Depending on the area and technique, it may create a soft wash of colour, structured shading, fine hair-like strokes, visual lash density or a more defined cosmetic effect.

Although permanent makeup can remain visible for an extended period, its colour and intensity may gradually change. The final development depends on skin characteristics, pigment composition, technique, sun exposure, skincare habits, lifestyle and the client’s adherence to professional aftercare instructions.

Modern PMU is based on individual enhancement rather than applying the same colour or shape to every client. Before beginning a procedure, an experienced artist considers:

• the client’s natural features and proportions;
• skin tone and undertone;
• the characteristics of the working area;
• natural eyebrow hair, lip colour or lash density;
• previous permanent makeup and remaining colour;
• the desired softness, definition and intensity;
• pigment formula and colour family;
• machine type, stroke and cartridge configuration;
• the client’s ability to follow the recommended care routine.

Main Permanent Makeup Procedures

Procedure	Main Purpose	Typical Visual Effect	Common Approach
Powder Brows	Enhance eyebrow shape and fullness	Soft powdered makeup effect	Layered machine shading
Nano Brows	Reproduce the appearance of eyebrow hairs	Fine machine-created strokes	Single-needle machine work
Lip Blush	Enhance lip colour and visual definition	Translucent blush or fuller colour	Pixel work, lining and shading
Permanent Eyeliner	Define the lash line and eye area	Lash enhancement, classic or shaded liner	Precise lining and controlled shading
Areola Micropigmentation	Visually recreate or balance areola colour and form	Natural tonal dimension	Layered colour blending
Freckles and Beauty Marks	Add small decorative facial details	Soft, irregular points	Fine single-needle placement
Scalp Micropigmentation	Create the visual impression of hair density	Small follicle-like impressions	Controlled point placement

Eyebrow Permanent Makeup Procedures

Eyebrow PMU can create anything from subtle density between natural hairs to a carefully structured makeup effect. The most appropriate technique depends on the client’s existing eyebrow hair, skin characteristics, previous PMU and preferred level of definition.

Powder Brows

Powder brows are created with a PMU machine using controlled movements to build a veil of pigment. The result can range from light, airy shading to a more polished makeup effect. This technique may be considered for clients with sparse areas, uneven density or a preference for clearly shaped brows.

The artist adjusts saturation throughout the shape. A softer front helps prevent a heavy appearance, while greater density through the body and tail provides structure.

Ombré Brows

Ombré brows are a variation of powder brows in which intensity changes across the shape. The front is generally lighter and more transparent, while the body and tail receive greater definition. The transition should appear gradual rather than divided into visibly separate sections.

Nano Brows and Machine Hair Strokes

Nano brows use a PMU machine and a fine cartridge to create lines that resemble individual eyebrow hairs. The artist controls the spacing, curvature and direction of each stroke to follow the client’s natural hair pattern.

Machine strokes should not be placed in identical parallel rows. Their direction must change naturally from the front through the body and into the tail. The final pattern should complement the existing hairs rather than compete with them.

Combination Brows

Combination brows bring together machine-created strokes and soft shading. Strokes introduce texture, while powder work adds fullness in areas where lines alone would not create sufficient density. The shading should support the stroke pattern without covering it.

Understanding Skin Monarch Eyebrow Pigment Collections

Skin Monarch offers two main eyebrow colour systems: the 5 ml Avant-Garde Line and the more concentrated 10 ml Expression Line. Both collections are designed for professional eyebrow procedures, but they serve slightly different working preferences.

Avant-Garde Line Eyebrow Pigments

The Avant-Garde Line combines inorganic and organic colour components and is designed for controlled implantation across techniques such as pixel brows, ombré shading, machine hair strokes and microblading. Its 5 ml format is useful for artists who want to build a broad palette of different undertones without purchasing a larger volume of every shade.

The line covers light blonde, medium brown, dark brown, warmer and cooler colour directions. Instead of choosing one “universal brown”, artists can select a pigment that corresponds more closely with the client’s hair, skin undertone and desired intensity.

Expression Line Eyebrow Pigments

The Expression Line is supplied in 10 ml bottles and has a more concentrated formula for artists who want richer saturation and a larger professional working volume. It includes coordinated colours for natural light-to-medium brows, classic browns and deeper definition.

This collection is particularly practical for established artists who perform eyebrow procedures regularly and need a compact working system rather than a large number of unrelated individual shades.

How Skin Monarch Eyebrow Pigments Can Be Grouped

Light and Blonde Eyebrow Results

Light shades are intended for clients with blonde or light-to-medium hair and for artists who want to avoid creating an eyebrow that appears too dark or dominant. These colours may also be used to soften a darker mixture when permitted by current manufacturer guidance.

Laluna is a bright blonde direction for light-to-medium blonde hair, visual highlights and suitable colour mixtures. Cascada provides a cooler dark-blonde option for medium-to-dark blonde hair. Other lighter and balanced tones from the two collections can be selected according to the client’s natural eyebrow density and undertone.

Blonde does not automatically mean warm. Some blonde clients require a golden or neutral direction, while others need a cooler taupe-like result. The artist should assess the client in natural light and consider how much colour intensity is appropriate for the face.

Natural Medium Browns

Medium browns are the core of a professional eyebrow palette. They are useful for clients who want visible definition without the depth of a dark brown or brown-black pigment.

Shades such as Olympo, Adelara, Marbella, Salvador, Bahanna and suitable colours from the Expression Line can form part of this group. They allow the artist to choose between warmer, neutral and cooler brown directions instead of relying on one colour for every brunette client.

Medium brown pigments are commonly considered for powder brows, ombré brows and combination techniques. The final choice depends on the client’s hair depth, undertone and desired contrast.

Deep and Cool Brown Definition

Deep eyebrow colours are intended for clients with naturally dark hair or those who require greater visual definition. They must be selected carefully, particularly on lighter skin, because a concentrated dark colour can easily dominate the face.

Jacobean is a cool dark brown designed for medium-brown to black hair. Carbine also provides a cool dark-brown direction, while Bronxy is a brown-black shade that may be used for eyebrows and selected eyeliner work.

These deeper colours may suit defined powder brows, darker nano strokes or selected colour mixtures. They should not be used automatically simply because the client has dark hair. Skin tone, existing pigment and preferred softness remain equally important.

Expression Line Colours for Regular Studio Work

The Expression eyebrow collection includes Farito, Noro, Doso, Gino, Tego and Bono. Rather than presenting them as isolated products, they work best as a coordinated studio palette covering different depths and undertones.

Noro and Gino are prominent choices within the collection for professional brow work. Bono offers a neutral colour direction with a yellow undertone, while the remaining shades allow the artist to move between different brown intensities and individual colour requirements.

The best way to use the Expression Line is to compare the colours together during consultation, identify the required depth and undertone, and then decide whether one pigment or a controlled mixture is more appropriate.

Correctors and Pigment Modifiers

Correctors are concentrated colour-theory tools, not everyday eyebrow colours. They are intended for trained artists who understand the relationship between the existing unwanted colour and the corrective tone.

• Foxy provides a warm corrective direction when an eyebrow mixture requires additional warmth.
• Khaki is a muted light green corrector developed for pink-to-red eyebrow pigmentation and suitable lighter colour situations.
• Olive is a muted dark green corrector intended for stronger red eyebrow pigmentation, particularly where greater brown depth is required.

Khaki and Olive should not be selected interchangeably. Their different depth makes them relevant to different types of existing colour and client colouring. Correctors must be used in a controlled amount because they can significantly change the final mixture.

Skin Monarch Avant-Garde Line Dilution is designed for use with Avant-Garde eyebrow and lip pigments. It can adjust consistency, reduce saturation and support softer, more translucent results without introducing an unrelated liquid into the pigment system.

Skin Monarch Pure Glycerin and Skin Monarch Nano Solvent are additional professional supporting products. Their use should follow current manufacturer guidance and correspond with the selected pigment formula.

Lip Blush and Permanent Lip Colour

Lip PMU can enhance natural colour, improve the visual clarity of the contour and create anything from a transparent blush to a fuller cosmetic effect. The goal is not simply to draw a strong border around the mouth. Modern lip procedures rely on careful mapping, colour analysis and controlled transitions.

Soft Lip Blush

Soft lip blush creates a translucent veil of colour. It is intended for clients who want a subtle result rather than the appearance of opaque lipstick. The contour and inner lip colour should blend smoothly without a harsh border.

Aquarelle Lips

Aquarelle techniques focus on light, transparent colour distribution. They are suited to clients who want their lips to appear fresher while retaining a natural finish. Neutral and soft pink shades are frequently considered for this type of result.

Full Lip Colour

Full lip colour uses greater saturation to create a more visible cosmetic effect. The artist distributes colour throughout the lips while maintaining an even transition and respecting the natural lip structure.

Ombré Lips

Ombré lips use changes in saturation to create dimension. Depending on the intended style, the contour or selected areas may receive greater depth while the colour transitions toward a softer centre.

Lip Colour Neutralisation

Neutralisation is an advanced colour process used when the natural lips have pronounced cool, brown, grey or uneven areas. The client’s preferred final colour may not be the correct first colour to apply. A warmer corrective direction may be required before moving toward the target shade.

Neutralisation must be planned through in-person assessment and professional colour theory. The artist should clearly explain that colour development varies and that more than one session may be required.

Understanding Skin Monarch Lip Pigment Collections

Avant-Garde Line Lip Pigments

The 5 ml Avant-Garde Line provides a varied professional palette of natural pinks, muted roses, pale neutral colours, stronger cool pinks, red-browns and warm reds. Its compact format allows artists to keep several colour directions available for personalised lip mixtures.

This collection is particularly useful for artists who want to create subtle lip blush, natural contours and customised colours without relying on a single shade for every client.

Expression Line Lip Pigments

The 10 ml Expression Line uses a more concentrated formula and is designed for artists who perform lip procedures regularly. It supports aquarelle, lip blush, ombré and full-colour techniques, depending on the selected shade and professional application.

The collection includes colours such as Meissa, Morela, Maia, Aurora, Rasalla, Colarine, Elara, Carinne, Roxane, Helene, Estella, Oriona, Tuscana, Aquele and Alure. These colours should be viewed as a coordinated palette of warm, cool, natural and expressive options rather than a list of unrelated products.

How Skin Monarch Lip Pigments Can Be Grouped

Natural and Barely-There Lip Blush

This group is intended for clients who want understated colour, softer contours and an everyday result. The shades generally sit within natural pink, pale rose and neutral families.

Inora is a natural pink designed for subtle, almost invisible contours and faded-looking lips. Versala provides a light neutral fill, while Sephora is a discreet and adaptable colour for naturally elegant results. Walette has a neutral rose base and is particularly suitable for pale pink effects.

These colours are useful for soft lip blush and aquarelle styles. They can also serve as starting points for clients who want refinement without a strong cosmetic appearance.

Muted Rose and Refined Pink Results

Muted rose shades offer more visible colour than the most neutral options but remain sophisticated and wearable. They suit clients who want fresh lips without moving into very bright pink or red territory.

Adora is a gently muted rose that can complement cool complexions and selected fair warm skin tones. Sirene is a soft pink-red suitable for fresh-looking lips and lighter personalised mixtures. Selected Expression Line colours can be used within the same tonal family when a more concentrated working formula is preferred.

Cool and Expressive Pink Results

Cool pink pigments are intended for clients who want a clearer or more expressive pink direction. They require careful assessment because an already cool natural lip tone may not always benefit from additional cool colour.

Borra provides a stronger cool-toned result than Adora. Brighter colours such as Lolli may be considered when the client wants a lively pink effect. These shades can also be mixed with softer colours to adjust intensity.

Warm Reds and Colour-Refreshing Directions

Warm red pigments are useful for expressive lip results and selected colour-adjustment work. They can add warmth to lips that appear dull or overly cool, but their use must be based on professional colour assessment.

Cardinal is a strong warm red created for vivid colour and warming work. Within the Expression Line, warm-undertone shades such as Colarine, Elara, Oriona and Tuscana provide additional options for aquarelle, lip blush and full-colour procedures.

A warm pigment does not automatically mean that it should be applied undiluted or used as the final target colour. It may form one part of a planned mixture or staged colour process.

Red-Brown and Deeper Lip Definition

Red-brown shades provide greater visual depth and may be considered for sophisticated contours, deeper lip blush and clients who prefer a more defined colour.

Odesse is a muted red-brown pigment with a warm-neutral character. It can create expressive contours and elegant shading without relying on a bright primary red.

Deeper shades should be distributed carefully so the contour does not appear disconnected from the inner lip colour. They may be softened with a compatible neutral or rose pigment when the planned result requires less intensity.

Lightening and Professional Mixing Colours

Some shades are particularly useful for modifying mixtures rather than being selected only as standalone colours. Alessa is a light rosewood direction that can be used to lighten suitable darker lip mixtures. Sirene, Sephora, Versala and Walette may also support softer customised combinations.

Mixing should remain within compatible pigment systems and follow current manufacturer guidance. Artists should document the exact colour combination used for each client.

Permanent Eyeliner and Lash-Line Enhancement

Permanent eyeliner enhances the visual definition of the eyes. It may be extremely subtle or more decorative, but every design must be adapted to the eye shape, eyelid characteristics and natural lash line.

Lash-Line Enhancement

Lash-line enhancement places pigment close to the natural lash roots to create the appearance of greater lash density. It is the most discreet eyeliner option and suits clients who want definition without an obvious cosmetic line.

Classic Permanent Eyeliner

Classic eyeliner creates a more visible line along the upper eyelid. Its width and outer shape should be designed individually rather than copied from one standard template.

Shaded Eyeliner

Shaded eyeliner combines a defined lash line with a softer upper edge. The result may resemble a subtle smoky liner or eyeshadow effect. Pigment distribution must be controlled so the shading remains balanced.

Skin Monarch Eyeliner Colour Options

Avant-Garde Line Eyeliner Pigment True Black is a very deep black created for professional eyeliner procedures. It is intended for intense lash enhancement and defined liner work.

Bronxy is a brown-black pigment that may be considered for softer eyebrow or eyeliner results when pure black would appear too intense. Carbine also provides a cool dark-brown direction for selected eyebrow and eyeliner work.

Using a dedicated black, brown-black or dark brown allows the artist to adapt eyeliner intensity to the client. Black should not automatically be selected for every eye shape or desired style.

Areola Micropigmentation

Areola micropigmentation is an advanced professional application used to visually recreate, enhance or balance the appearance of an areola. It may involve colour restoration, visual symmetry or a dimensional effect created through layered tones.

This field requires specialist education beyond standard brow, lip and eyeliner training. The artist must understand anatomy, colour construction, light, shadow and the additional responsibilities associated with advanced pigmentation.

Building a Natural Areola Colour

A natural areola is rarely one completely uniform colour. It may include a soft base, warmer and cooler areas, deeper details and small variations around the edge. Therefore, an advanced artist may require several coordinated shades rather than one flat colour.

A professional colour plan may include:

• a soft pink or neutral base;
• a muted rose or red-brown colour for depth;
• a suitable brown for dimensional detail;
• a lighter colour for visual highlights;
• a carefully selected corrector when colour theory indicates that an adjustment is necessary.

Which Skin Monarch Pigments May Provide Relevant Colour Directions?

Skin Monarch does not currently present a separate pigment collection officially classified as an areola line. Therefore, lip, eyebrow and corrective pigments must not automatically be described as dedicated areola pigments.

However, several existing colours provide useful tonal references for trained specialists who first verify the current manufacturer documentation and intended professional application:

• natural pinks such as Inora;
• pale neutral rose colours such as Walette;
• discreet adaptable colours such as Sephora;
• muted rose directions such as Adora;
• soft pink-red colours such as Sirene;
• red-brown depth such as Odesse;
• suitable medium eyebrow browns for dimensional detail;
• compatible lighter pigments for controlled colour adjustment.

These products are presented as possible colour-building references, not confirmation that every shade is officially approved for areola procedures. The specialist must verify the formula, ingredients, regulatory status and intended application before use.

Freckles, Beauty Marks and Scalp Micropigmentation

Freckles and Beauty Marks

Freckle PMU aims to reproduce the irregular distribution of natural freckles. A convincing result requires variation in size, spacing and intensity. Identical dots placed at equal distances may appear artificial.

Selected light or medium eyebrow pigments may offer relevant colour directions when their undertone corresponds with the client. A dark pigment should not be selected simply because it is immediately visible. The final settled appearance must remain the primary consideration.

Scalp Micropigmentation

Scalp micropigmentation creates small impressions that visually resemble hair follicles. It may be used to produce the appearance of greater density or a closely shaved hair pattern.

SMP is a separate specialist discipline. Pigment tone, point size and spacing must correspond with the client’s hair colour, scalp tone and existing growth pattern. The current Skin Monarch PMU pigment collection is primarily organised around eyebrows, lips and eyeliner, so a pigment should only be used for SMP when its current documentation supports that application.

Dedicated Skin Monarch PMU Machines

Skin Monarch VENUS Vol.2 Wireless PMU Machine

VENUS Vol.2 is the most adjustable wireless PMU option in the current Skin Monarch collection. Its 2.0–3.5 mm stroke range and four working modes allow trained artists to adapt the machine to fine details, shading and different PMU procedures.

• Adjustable 2.0–3.5 mm stroke.
• Regular, Intermittent, Gradual and Dot modes.
• Coreless motor reaching up to 11,500 RPM.
• Two 850 mAh batteries.
• Up to approximately ten hours of combined operating time.
• Approximately 1.5-hour charging time.
• 98 g aircraft-grade aluminium body.
• Universal cartridge compatibility.

The adjustable stroke makes VENUS Vol.2 suitable for artists who perform several PMU styles and want to adapt the machine response instead of using one fixed stroke for every procedure.

Skin Monarch Royal Power 400 Machine

Royal Power 400 is a dedicated professional PMU system. It is used with corresponding Royal Power 400 cartridges, which include configurations for fine detail, lining and shading across different permanent makeup techniques.

This system is better positioned as a complete professional PMU platform rather than a general tattoo machine.

Skin Monarch Prince Touch 250 Machine

Prince Touch 250 is a compact professional permanent makeup system with a lightweight pen and dedicated accessories. Its cartridge range includes round liners, round shaders, flat, slope and mesotherapy configurations.

The machine can support eyebrow, lip and eyeliner work when paired with the appropriate Prince Touch cartridge and a professionally selected technique.

Skin Monarch Duke PMU Machine Set

The Duke PMU Machine Set combines a compatible machine pen and power system for professional permanent makeup work. It is relevant to artists who prefer a coordinated wired setup rather than battery operation.

Skin Monarch Baron 360 Power Device + Pen

The Baron 360 Power Device and Pen combination is prominently positioned for professional PMU artists. It provides a complete wired working system and is also used as the core equipment in the Skin Monarch PMU Starter Kit NR.1.

Multipurpose PMU Machines

Skin Monarch FLEX Wireless PMU Machine

FLEX is designed primarily for professional PMU techniques but can also support selected small body tattoo applications. Its fixed 3.0 mm stroke provides a consistent medium-stroke response.

• Fixed 3.0 mm stroke.
• Coreless Swiss motor reaching up to 10,000 RPM.
• Two 900 mAh battery heads.
• Approximately four to five hours of operation per battery.
• RCA head included for wired use.
• Universal cartridge compatibility.
• Approximately 91 g in weight.

Skin Monarch Glam Machine Pen

Glam Machine Pen is a multipurpose RCA pen intended for eyebrows, eyeliner, lips and selected small body tattoos. It uses a fixed 3.0 mm stroke and is compatible with universal cartridges.

Glam is suitable for artists who prefer a traditional power supply and stable wired setup. It can be paired with the Duke power supply in a coordinated kit.

Skin Monarch Baron 360 Machine Pen

Baron 360 is a professional rotary pen designed for precision PMU and tattooing. It is available with RCA or DC connections and can be used with the compatible Baron power system and cartridge range.

Skin Monarch Duke Machine Pen

Duke Machine Pen is a multipurpose rotary pen intended for permanent makeup and selected small body tattoo applications. It should be distinguished from the Duke power supply, which is a separate device.

Power Supplies and Machine Accessories

The Skin Monarch DUKE Tattoo Power Supply is a power unit rather than a tattoo machine. Despite its product name, its 3–12 V range is compatible with many PMU handles and tattoo machines, including the Skin Monarch Baron 360 Machine Pen.

Dedicated connection accessories include the Baron 360 Machine Clip Cord, Prince Touch 250 Machine Clip Cord and Prince Touch 250 Machine Pedal Switch. Artists should confirm the required connection type before purchasing a machine, power supply or cable.

Understanding Skin Monarch Cartridge Systems

Luxury PMU Cartridges

Skin Monarch Luxury PMU Cartridges are available in round liner, round shader and curved magnum configurations. The range includes multiple needle diameters, R-Cap and D-Cap options and different tapers.

Fine round liners can support hair strokes, pixels, eyeliner and lip contour work. Round shaders and curved magnums offer broader pigment distribution for suitable shading techniques. Each cartridge includes a backflow membrane and is supplied sterile in individual packaging.

Flexy and Venus PMU Cartridges

Flexy PMU Cartridges provide multiple configurations for professional eyebrow, lip and eyeliner work. Venus PMU Cartridges are made for professional PMU and include fine round liners suitable for detail, lining and controlled pixel work.

The Venus range covers 1RL, 3RL and 5RL options in several diameters. The Venus Sample Box allows artists to compare selected configurations before choosing a full box.

Baron 360 Cartridges

Baron 360 cartridges include RL, RS and Magnum options. R-Type caps provide a closer construction for lining, pixels, hair strokes, eyeliner and lip contour work. D-Type caps provide more space around the needle and are positioned for suitable shading techniques.

Royal Power 400 and Prince Touch 250 Cartridges

Royal Power 400 cartridges are designed specifically for the Royal Power 400 PMU system. Prince Touch 250 cartridges are also system-specific and include round liner, round shader, flat, slope and mesotherapy configurations.

Artists should not assume that a dedicated cartridge fits every universal pen. Compatibility must be confirmed before use.

Choosing a Cartridge for Each PMU Procedure

Procedure	Potential Configuration	Primary Purpose
Nano Brows	Fine 1RL	Detailed machine-created strokes
Powder and Ombré Brows	RL, small RS or suitable CM	Pixel work and gradual shading
Lip Blush	RL, small RS or suitable CM	Contour, pixels and colour distribution
Permanent Eyeliner	Fine RL and suitable shader	Precise lines and optional shading
Areola Micropigmentation	RL for detail, RS or CM for shading	Tonal layering and visual dimension

These are general cartridge directions rather than universal procedural instructions. The final choice depends on professional training, machine compatibility, skin characteristics, pigment consistency and the intended visual effect.

Professional PMU Preparation

A complete PMU setup requires more than a pigment and machine. The working area should include mapping tools, disposable pigment cups, sterile cartridges, machine barriers, appropriate cleansing products and clearly prepared client care information.

Before beginning, artists should:

• check pigment packaging, batch information and expiry details;
• prepare the selected pigment according to manufacturer guidance;
• pour pigment into a disposable cup instead of dipping into the bottle;
• open sterile cartridges immediately before use;
• use each cartridge for one client and one session only;
• protect the machine, power supply and cables with suitable barriers;
• dispose of used cartridges according to applicable sharps requirements;
• record the exact pigment shades and batch details used.

Skin Monarch Procedure and Aftercare Products

Cleansing Products

Skin Monarch Cleaning Foam 150ml is designed for gentle cleansing around professional PMU and tattoo work. It can be used as part of an organised studio and client care routine.

Skin Monarch Green Soap Concentrate With Mint Aroma 250ml and Skin Monarch Pink Soap Concentrate Bubble Gum Aroma 250ml are concentrated professional cleansing products for preparation and use during suitable procedures. They must be prepared according to current product instructions.

Professional Glide Products

Skin Monarch Process Butter is designed for procedures where an appropriate glide product is required. It should be applied in a controlled amount so it does not interfere with pigment visibility.

Skin Monarch 2 in 1 Process Glide & Aftercare  combines professional glide and post-procedure care functions in one product. Artists should provide clear instructions if it is supplied to a client.

Finishing and Client Care Products

Skin Monarch Perfect Finish After Care Spray offers a convenient spray format for professional finishing care. Skin Monarch Aftercare Jelly  and Skin Monarch VIP Aftercare Balm are compact formats suitable for individual client packs.

Skin Monarch Master Care provides a larger care format, while Skin Monarch Strawberry Lip Balm supports regular lip care when its use corresponds with the artist’s instructions.

Skin Monarch Lip Scrub may be used for suitable lip preparation before an appointment. It should not be applied aggressively or used on freshly pigmented lips.

General Aftercare Principles

Aftercare influences client comfort, colour development and the final settled appearance. Instructions should be adapted to the procedure and products used rather than copied from an unrelated service.

General guidance commonly includes:

• keeping the area clean according to the artist’s instructions;
• using only the recommended care product in the advised amount;
• avoiding unnecessary touching, rubbing or scratching;
• not removing dry surface material manually;
• avoiding swimming, saunas and excessive moisture during the initial period;
• limiting intense exercise when perspiration may affect the area;
• avoiding unapproved cosmetics and active skincare near the area;
• protecting the settled result from excessive sun exposure;
• contacting the artist when clarification is required.

Using more balm is not automatically better. The client should apply the selected product according to the amount and frequency recommended by the artist.

Building a Procedure-Specific Skin Monarch Setup

Procedure	Pigment Direction	Machine Direction	Cartridge Direction	Care Direction
Powder and Ombré Brows	Avant-Garde or Expression eyebrow colours	VENUS Vol.2, FLEX, Glam or dedicated PMU system	RL, small RS or suitable CM	Cleaning Foam, Aftercare Jelly or VIP Balm
Nano Brows	Individually selected eyebrow colour	VENUS Vol.2 or another controlled PMU pen	Fine 1RL	Cleaning Foam and individual care product
Lip Blush	Natural, rose, warm or expressive lip group	VENUS Vol.2, FLEX, Glam or dedicated PMU system	RL, small RS or suitable CM	Perfect Finish Spray, VIP Balm or suitable lip care
Permanent Eyeliner	True Black, Bronxy or verified dark colour	Controlled professional PMU machine	Fine RL and suitable shading configuration	Procedure-appropriate professional care
Areola Micropigmentation	Verified pink, neutral and brown mixture	Specialist-selected PMU machine	RL for details, RS or CM for shading	Care selected according to specialist protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

How should an eyebrow pigment be selected?

The artist should consider skin tone, undertone, natural eyebrow hair, desired intensity, existing PMU and the colour characteristics of the pigment. Hair colour alone is not sufficient.

What is the difference between the Avant-Garde and Expression Lines?

Avant-Garde pigments are supplied in compact 5 ml bottles and allow artists to build a broad palette. Expression pigments are supplied in 10 ml bottles and use a more concentrated formula intended for regular professional studio work.

What is the difference between powder brows and nano brows?

Powder brows create a shaded makeup effect, while nano brows use fine machine-created lines to resemble individual hairs. Combination brows bring both effects together.

Which lip colours are best for natural-looking results?

Natural pink, pale rose and neutral shades such as Inora, Versala, Sephora and Walette provide useful directions for subtle lip blush. The final choice still depends on the client’s natural lip colour and undertone.

Which lip colours add more warmth?

Warm red and warm-undertone colours such as Cardinal and selected Expression shades may add warmth. They should be selected through professional colour assessment, particularly when working with cool or uneven natural lip tones.

Can Skin Monarch lip pigments be used for areola micropigmentation?

Some shades provide relevant pink, rose and red-brown colour directions, but they are not currently presented as a dedicated areola collection. The specialist must verify the current manufacturer documentation, intended application and individual suitability before use.

Which Skin Monarch machines are specifically intended for PMU?

VENUS Vol.2, Royal Power 400, Prince Touch 250 and the dedicated Duke and Baron PMU sets are positioned for permanent makeup. FLEX, Glam, Baron 360 Machine Pen and Duke Machine Pen can also support selected small tattoo applications.

Is the DUKE Tattoo Power Supply only for tattoo machines?

No. It is a power supply compatible with many PMU handles and tattoo machines. It should not be confused with a machine pen.

What is the difference between an RL and RS cartridge?

A round liner has a tighter needle grouping for concentrated lines or points. A round shader has a more open grouping that distributes pigment across a broader area.

Can PMU cartridges be reused?

No. Sterile PMU cartridges are single-use products. They must be disposed of safely after the session and should never be cleaned or reused.

Why are PMU correctors used?

Correctors help adjust a pigment mixture or respond to an unwanted colour direction. They are concentrated professional tools and require a clear understanding of colour theory.

Why is aftercare important?

Aftercare supports a clean and controlled post-procedure period and influences the final settled appearance. Clients should follow their artist’s instructions and use only recommended products.

Final Thoughts

Professional permanent makeup combines artistic judgement, colour theory and technical control. Brows, lips, eyeliner, areola work and other micropigmentation procedures cannot be approached with the same pigment, machine response or cartridge configuration.

The Skin Monarch collection allows artists to build a coordinated setup around professional pigment systems, dedicated and multipurpose machines, specialised cartridge ranges and professional care products.

The strongest working system is not necessarily the one containing the greatest number of products. It is the one in which every pigment, machine, cartridge and care product has a clearly understood purpose.

Explore Skin Monarch professional PMU supplies and create a studio setup built around precision, versatility and responsible professional practice.