Your linework is clean. Your light should prove it.
Stop fighting shadows over your canvas. The CosmoGlo XL wraps shadow-free, tri-tone light around your client at up to six feet tall, so you see true ink color on every pass and film every session from your point of view.
★★★★★ 4.6 from 290 reviews on the XL
You can't pack ink you can't see
Clip lamps and shop overheads throw your own shadow across the stencil, wash out true ink color, and force you to hunch, twist, and reposition all session long.
Shadows on the canvas
Every time you lean in, your head and hands block your own light. You end up chasing angles instead of pulling lines, and long sessions get longer.
Color you can't trust
Warm shop bulbs and harsh work lamps distort ink tones. What looks saturated in the chair can heal patchy, and touch-ups eat your calendar for free.
Your body takes the hit
Bad light means bad posture. Hunching closer to see costs your back and your eyes, session after session, year after year.
From shop light to studio light in three steps
Get the XL
Built for tattoo work: extends to nearly six feet, tri-tone LEDs (warm, daylight, cool), and a diffuser that cuts glare on fresh ink.
Slide it under your setup
The flat steel base slips under your tattoo bed or chair. No tripod legs in your station, no cords across the walkway, folds flat when you're done.
Work and film in full light
Two 360° rotating joints put light exactly where you're working, and the phone clip captures POV process reels of exactly what your eyes see.
Where does another year of bad light leave you?
Keep the clip lamp, and...
- Sessions run long while you chase your own shadow
- Free touch-ups for color that healed different than it looked
- Back and eye strain that compounds every year
- Portfolio photos that undersell your actual skill
Or light your canvas like the pros
- See true ink color on every pass, first session to last
- Better posture with overhead light, so you work longer comfortably
- Gallery-quality photos and POV reels that fill your books
- Equipment clients notice the second they sit down
The CosmoGlo XL
★★★★★ 4.6 · 290 reviews- Patented shadow-free halo, extends to nearly 6 feet
- Tri-tone LEDs: warm, daylight, and cool, with anti-glare diffuser
- Two 360° rotating joints for full positioning around the bed
- Flat steel base slides under your tattoo bed or chair
- Phone clip included for POV process content
- Black, white, gold, or matte beige, with optional wheels
Artists who upgraded their station
"I typically worked with two ring lights on each side of my client, which meant cords in my way and constant tripping. The CosmoGlo is sleek and eliminated the need for extra lighting equipment. It won't topple over onto my client."
Taylor R. Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, JadedBrows"Nothing compares to the CosmoGlo. The shadowless illumination is a total game changer, and the adjustable arm lets you position it exactly where you need it, perfect for precision work in beauty, tattoos, brows, and lashes."
Rachael M. Precision Artist"With the heavy base I don't need to worry about my lamp moving around or getting knocked over. The all-around light coverage makes my life 10x easier. No shadows any longer, making my timing faster."
Elise K. Gold XL OwnerTattoo lighting questions, answered
What kind of lighting is best for tattooing and photographing tattoos?
LEDs. Look for bright, crisp light with no heat output. The CosmoGlo XL adds a diffused shield and three tone options (warm, daylight, cool) so you can check ink under different temperatures and photograph healed and fresh work accurately.
Why the XL instead of the Original?
The XL was designed for standing services and work around a tattoo bed or recliner. It extends to nearly six feet, offers tri-tone color temperature control, and has an extra-large base for stability. The Original is built for flat-table work like lashes and facials.
What comes with my light?
Every XL includes the phone clip attachment for overhead and POV filming, a 1 year manufacturer warranty, a 30-day return policy, and lifelong access to the CosmoGlo support team.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Afterpay, PayPal 4Pay, and Shop Pay installments are available at checkout, so you can put the light to work while you pay it off.
Light your canvas. Fill your books.
The patented, American-made light trusted in 35,000+ studios and featured in Inked Magazine.