Which PMU needles do artists reorder most? We ranked our cartridge sales from January to October 2026. One pattern is clear: the single needle round liner dominates, and 0.30 mm 1RL long taper is by far the most ordered configuration. Here are the cartridges professionals chose most often at PMU Master Boutique.
1. THEM No.10 0.30/1RLLT
Our best-selling cartridge of 2026, with a clear lead. THEM designed it for high precision shading and colour work. According to the manufacturer it has an ultra thin 4 mm body for full visibility, a narrow spout that reduces pigment consumption, a quiet 70 dB run, double soldering for stable needle movement and a built in needle stabilizer for better control.
2. THEM No.12 0.33/1RLLT and 1RLMT
The slightly thicker 0.33 mm version of the same single needle, in long taper (LT) and medium taper (MT). Artists who want a little more pigment per pass, for example for powder brows or lip work, often choose 0.33 next to the 0.30.
Shop THEM No.12 0.33/1RLLT or THEM No.12 0.33/1RLMT
3. Mast Ocean Heart 0.30/1RL
The most popular Mast cartridge: a single round liner with a 0.30 mm needle and a 5 mm taper, typically used for fine lines, hair strokes, eyeliner and detail work. The membrane system helps prevent pigment backflow, and every cartridge is sterile and individually packed. Sold in boxes of 20, which makes it a strong value choice for busy studios.
Shop Mast Ocean Heart 0.30/1RL
4. Viper VC0.30/1RLLT
A long taper single needle for PMU and SMP. Viper cartridges use the Viper Stability System and a sealed internal membrane against backflow, are made from surgical grade stainless steel and medical grade plastic, and are EO gas sterilised and individually packed. Boxes of 20.
Why 0.30 1RL long taper?
A single needle with a long taper places pigment precisely with little trauma, which suits the most requested PMU work today: powder brows, hair strokes and fine eyeliner. Want to understand diameters, tapers and configurations in detail? Read our guide to PMU cartridges and needle configurations.
Find your cartridge
Browse all PMU needle cartridges or shop by brand: THEM, Mast and Viper. Check that the cartridge fits your PMU machine, and ask us on WhatsApp if you are not sure. Studios and academies get an automatic discount with our PRO programme.
