Aftercare Collective

🖤 RESTOCK UPDATE
500GM ARTIST SERIES GLIDE WITH ARNICA MONTANA.

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, cooking up fresh batches in the lab and we’re happy to say that Marshmallow and Bubblegum Artist Series Tattoo Glide are officially back in stock.

We’ve moved to new sustainable packaging for these that are also much prettier ✨
so thank you for your patience while we got everything poured, labelled and ready to go.

Original Formula and Smoothie Bowl are next on the bench and will be batched over the next week or so.

As always, made slowly, with intention. 🌿

Today, Aftercare Collective turns 4. 🖤

Four years ago, what began as a simple idea and a deep love for skin, healing and tattoos slowly grew into something far bigger than I ever imagined.

Over the last four years, this little brand has been welcomed into studios across Australia, trusted on thousands of tattoos, supported by an incredible Pro Team of artists, and recognised in ways we once only dreamed about.

But beyond any milestone, award or achievement, what we’re most grateful for is the community that has grown around Aftercare Collective.

To every artist who stocks our products, every customer who has chosen us to care for their tattoos, every person who has shared a post, recommended us to a friend, placed an order or simply followed along on this journey thank you!

Building this brand hasn’t always been easy, but it has always been meaningful.

Thank you for believing in what we do and for allowing Aftercare Collective to become part of your healing rituals.

Here’s to four years of care, creativity, community and growth, and to whatever comes next.

With gratitude,

Thelma and the Aftercare Collective Team🖤

P.S. Today is also the final day to pre-order our 4th birthday tee if you’d like to wear this chapter with us xox

Meet Joey Vaiderz,

Melbourne-based black & grey realism tattoo artist and founder of Vaiderz Tattoo Supplies.

With over 12 years in the industry, Joey is known for his dark, high-contrast realism, bold detail and signature touches of red woven throughout his work.

From large-scale custom pieces to detailed black & grey tattoos, his focus is creating artwork that is built to last and impossible to ignore.

Alongside tattooing, Joey has grown Vaiderz into an Australian-owned tattoo supply company trusted by artists across Australia and around the world.

Swipe through to check out some of his work and make sure to give him a follow.

Meet Alessandro Botta.


An ornamental and calligraphy tattoo artist with a beautiful eye for detail, flow and composition.

Alongside tattooing, Alessandro also creates incredible calligraphy mural work, bringing that same precision and movement onto a much larger scale.

He’s currently working from in Melbourne.

Swipe through to see his tattoo and mural work, and if you love his style, go give him a follow and show his page some love.

So happy to have him as part of the Collective 🤍

The Original Formula Artist Pack.

A professional station duo created for tattoo artists who want skin to stay calm, workable, and supported throughout the session.

Our Gentle Numbing Tattoo Foam helps cleanse, cool and comfort the skin during tattooing, while our Original Formula Balm works as a rich plant-based glide to cushion the skin, support smoother passes, and begin the aftercare ritual from the chair.

Designed for artists who care about the skin as much as the artwork.

Made in Australia.
Vegan. Natural. Artist-focused.

For the skin, the ink, and the art. 🖤