Cosmetic Tattooing

Thoughtfully Designed.Softly Defined.

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Semi-permanent makeup should still feel like you, just a little more balanced, defined and effortless.

At Sunlit Grace Aesthetics, every brow, eyeliner and lip blush treatment is personally designed and performed by Kate, a professionally trained and certified cosmetic tattoo artist. Rather than following one shape, colour or trend, Kate takes the time to consider your natural features, skin tone, existing hair and personal style before creating a result that feels right for you.

Curious by nature and meticulous in her work, Kate continually researches techniques, colour theory, pigment performance and treatment products. Pigments, needles and professional supplies are carefully sourced through Australian suppliers, with strict hygiene and infection-control procedures followed at every appointment.

The result is considered, wearable and never overdone, enhancing what is already yours.

Cosmetic tattooing, also known as PMU, uses pigment to subtly enhance your natural features, whether that means restoring definition to sparse brows, adding a soft line along the lashes, or bringing balance and colour back to the lips. Each treatment is designed around your features, preferences and the level of definition you feel comfortable with.

Every skin holds pigment differently. Skin type, oil production, lifestyle and individual healing can all influence how the colour settles and how much pigment is retained. The same treatment may heal crisp and defined on one person, and softer or more diffused on another. This is a normal part of working with skin, not necessarily a sign that something has gone wrong.

Before your treatment, Kate will explain what is realistically achievable for your skin and how the result is likely to heal over time. The shape, colour and overall direction are discussed and agreed with you before tattooing begins, with time taken to make sure the design feels right for your face, not simply copied from a result created for someone else.

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Pricing

Every price includes the perfecting session (1 touch-up) 4 to 6 weeks later.

30% off30% off every cosmetic tattoo treatment, to celebrate our opening.

Future colour refreshes

The pricing below applies from your third appointment onwards. Your initial treatment and perfecting session are included in the treatment price above.

Within 6 months
$250
6 to 18 months
$350
After 18 months
20% off a new treatment
What we offer

The treatments

Every photo and clip below is a real client, shown with their permission.
01

Nano Brows

Fine hair-like strokes, created one at a time to blend with your natural brow hairs.

Each stroke follows the direction and movement of your existing brow growth. Up close, you see fine strokes rather than a solid block of colour, giving the brows a fuller appearance without making them look heavily filled in.

Nano brows are best suited to brows with some natural hair and skin that can hold a fine, defined stroke. On very oily skin or skin with larger pores, the strokes may soften or blur as they heal. We will go through what to expect on your own skin so you can weigh nano against ombre or a combination brow, and the choice is yours.

Best suited to
Brows with some natural hair; all skin types.
Finish
Natural, hair-like definition.
Oily skin tip
Strokes may soften and fade sooner, so earlier refreshes may be needed. Ask about returning-client pricing.
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Nano Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
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Ombre Brows

Softly shaded brows with a polished, powder-like finish.

Pigment is built gradually, usually lighter through the front and softly deepening towards the body and tail, similar to brow powder applied with a light hand. Because the result does not rely on individual hair strokes remaining crisp, it tends to heal more evenly on skin that struggles to hold fine lines.

Ombre brows are often well suited to oily skin, larger pores or naturally sparse brows. They may also be an option for previously tattooed brows, provided the remaining colour and shape are light enough to work over. If you would still like a few strokes through the front, a combination brow may be a better fit.

Ombre Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Ombre Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
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Combination Brows

Fine hair strokes blended with soft shading for added definition and dimension.

Hair-like strokes are placed through the front of the brow, then blended into soft shading through the body and tail. This keeps some natural texture at the front while giving the rest of the brow enough depth and structure.

Combination brows are a versatile choice for brows that are sparse or uneven in certain areas, or for anyone who wants a fuller, more defined result without the brow appearing completely solid.

Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Combination Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
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Microblading Brows

Hair strokes cut in one at a time with a hand blade rather than a machine.

The strokes are drawn one at a time with a hand tool rather than a machine, which is where the name comes from. Up close the result reads much like nano brows: individual strokes following your own growth, not a block of colour.

What differs is the skin it suits. A blade opens a fine channel, and that channel stays crisp on dry to normal skin. On oily skin or larger pores it softens and fades sooner, so we would point you at nano or ombre instead. Kate will tell you which way your own skin points before anything starts.

Best suited to
Dry to normal skin, with some natural brow hair.
Finish
Fine, crisp strokes.
Oily skin tip
Not the one for oily skin or larger pores: the strokes soften and fade early. Nano or ombre holds better.
Microblading Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Microblading Brows, real client work at Sunlit Grace
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05

Eyeliner Tattoo

Subtle definition placed through the lash line to enhance the eyes.

Pigment is placed between and just above the lashes, helping the lash line appear fuller and gently defining the eyes. From a normal distance, a subtle lash enhancement can look more like naturally dense lashes than traditional eyeliner.

The result can be kept very fine or built slightly stronger, depending on your eye shape and preference. The thickness and shape are mapped with you before treatment, and a wing is only added when requested and suitable for the eye area.

Eyeliner Tattoo, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Eyeliner Tattoo, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Eyeliner Tattoo, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Eyeliner Tattoo, real client work at Sunlit Grace
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Lip Blush

Soft, balanced colour designed to enhance your natural lips.

A sheer wash of pigment is placed throughout the lips to even out patchy tone and softly define the natural border. The result is closer to a tinted balm than opaque lipstick: it does not create volume or extend the lips beyond their natural shape.

The colour will look brighter and more intense during the first few days before softening considerably as it heals. Your final result will be influenced by your natural lip tone, so we choose the pigment together with a realistic healed result in mind.

Lip Blush, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Lip Blush, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Lip Blush, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Lip Blush, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Lip Blush, real client work at Sunlit Grace
Lip Blush, real client work at Sunlit Grace
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In the studio

Real results fromSunlit GraceAestheticsclients

Nano brows, close up and from the side
Nano brows, brushed through once the strokes were in
Nano brows, before and after
Combination brows, before and after
5 days on, mid-flake: dark and uneven, which is where it should be
Hair strokes at the front, shading through the tail
Combination brows, one session start to finish
Combination brows on oily skin
Eyeliner, eyes open and closed
Eyeliner, before and after

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Worth knowing

What you may be wondering.

  1. 01

    Two appointments

    Your treatment usually takes place over two appointments. After the initial session, we allow 4 to 6 weeks for the skin to heal and the colour to settle before refining the shape, colour and any areas that need a little more definition.

  2. 02

    The healing stage

    The colour will look darker and more defined at first, then soften as the skin begins to flake and heal. Around day 7, it may appear much lighter or slightly patchy before gradually becoming more visible again. This is part of the healing process, not your final result.

  3. 03

    How long it lasts

    Results typically last around 1 to 2.5 years before a colour refresh may be needed. Longevity varies with the treatment, skin type, lifestyle and how your skin holds pigment.

  4. 04

    Suitability first

    A consultation and health check come first. Certain medical conditions, medications and previous treatments may affect your suitability, so we always check before going ahead.

Pain management.

A topical numbing product is used where appropriate to help keep your treatment comfortable. Individual sensitivity varies, so if you are particularly concerned about discomfort, please contact us before your appointment to discuss your options.

Where suitable, you may be referred to a local compounding pharmacist for an individual consultation. The pharmacist will review your health history and determine whether a personalised option is appropriate for you. Please allow at least 48 hours before your appointment.

Choosing the right brow technique.

The brow style you prefer is important, but your skin also plays a part in what will heal best. Oil production, pore size, skin texture and the skincare products or treatments you use can all affect how pigment settles and whether fine hair strokes remain crisp.

Kate will consider these factors before recommending nano, ombre, combination or microblading brows. Fine strokes need skin that holds a crisp line, whether they are cut by hand or placed by machine; for some skin types soft shading heals more evenly and lasts better. The goal is to create a result that suits both your features and the way your skin holds pigment.

How hair strokes heal on dry skin.

How hair strokes heal on dry skin.

Freshly treated brows appear darker and more defined, then soften considerably during the first week. By around day 14, the colour begins to settle and become more visible again.

This dry-skin client was photographed throughout the healing process, with the final image taken 2 months after her touch-up. Her skin retained the fine strokes particularly well, leaving a soft, natural result once fully healed.

Some images were shared by the client throughout her healing journey, so lighting may vary naturally between stages.

Some images were shared by the client throughout her healing journey, so lighting may vary naturally between stages.

How hair strokes heal on oily skin.

This client from her first session through to her colour boost and five-month healed result. Her skin retained the overall shape and soft definition, while some of the finer hair strokes softened during healing. The colour boost allowed us to refine the areas where her skin retained less pigment.

The final result is naturally softer than the fresh work. The brows have not been retouched in these photographs.

Her existing eyeliner had been implanted too deeply, causing the pigment to spread and fade to a blue-grey tone over time.

Her existing eyeliner had been implanted too deeply, causing the pigment to spread and fade to a blue-grey tone over time.

Why the eyeliner stays shallow.

Pigment placed too deeply can migrate beneath the skin and leave a blurred blue-grey edge, particularly around the inner corner. This is one of the main risks an eyeliner tattoo must avoid, so pigment is placed superficially and close to the lash line.

Eyeliner is always machine work, never a hand tool. A digital PMU machine gives the artist greater control over depth, pressure and pigment placement, and on skin as thin as the eyelid that control is what keeps the pigment where it was put.

The health side

Better read before the day than on it: what a treatment involves, the risks, and how to look after it while it heals. Victoria publishes the official sheets, and we go over the same ground with you in person.

Read them on the Department of Health site
You go home with an aftercare pack.
Aftercare

You go home with an aftercare pack.

Sealed, single-use and put together here for you: everything the first 10 days need, with written instructions and an easy way to reach us if anything looks off.

  • Face shield
  • Sterile saline
  • Cotton buds & pads
  • Repair cream
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