18 Inside-Out Tattoos That Literally Reveal Your Feelings

Looking for a fun way to wear your feelings? I stumbled on a bunch of Inside Out tattoos recently, and they’re such a sweet, clever way to let your inner world show up on the outside — literally. Whether you’re vibing with Joy, feel seen by Sadness, or want a tiny rainbow unicorn to remind you to take life a little less seriously, there’s something here for every mood.

The whole Inside Out crew — colorful and chaotic

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Okay, picture this: every emotion from Inside Out 2 piled into a reed wagon cart with Joy steering like she was born to do it. Joy’s laughing, Sadness is doing her thing with the tears, Fear is wide-eyed and panicked, Disgust is giving major side-eye, and Anger is full-on fiery. It’s loud, bright, and playful — a literal parade of feelings that somehow feels like a small, chaotic family reunion.

A tattoo that gets what anxiety feels like

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This one’s quietly intense: an orange Anxiety with big, frog-like eyes clutching a striped sweater like it’s squeezing the air out of her. Sweat beads, and a swirling blue whirlpool behind her amps up the whole feeling of being trapped in your head. It’s a great reminder that anxiety is real, important, and worth paying attention to — not something to just brush aside.

Bing Bong — heartbreaking and adorable

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If you want me to cry, show me a Bing Bong tattoo. This upper-arm piece captures him — the cotton-candy, cat/elephant/dolphin mashup — so tenderly. He’s one of those characters that reminds you to keep the child inside you alive, even as memories fade. I’m not crying, you are.

Little portraits of Riley’s emotions — cute and compact

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This one arranges Sadness, Anger, Joy, Fear, and Disgust in their signature styles — each with the exact face you expect. It’s small, charming, and perfect if you want the whole emotional crew without committing to a giant back piece. Sweet, clear, and a little bit sassy.

Joy yanking Sadness — the push and pull of feelings

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I love the quiet storytelling here: Joy smiling and tugging at Sadness, who’s curled up on the floor. It’s a gentle nod to how emotions are connected — joy doesn’t erase sadness, and sadness doesn’t make joy any less important. They hang out together, messy and real.

A darker, spooky take on the mind

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This full-back piece goes moody and dramatic in black and gray. Fear, Anger, and Disgust wander the mind while Joy and Sadness carry a Core Memory through tunnels — and then they pop out of a skull’s eye sockets. Creepy? Yes. Gorgeous? Also yes. It’s like a reminder that our emotions are powerful, sometimes dark, and deeply intertwined with who we are.

Sadness like a rainy little cloud

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Simple sketch vibes: Sadness sitting on a fuzzy cloud that rains. The minimal approach makes the moment feel soft and quiet — sadness as a cleansing, gentle thing rather than something only to be feared. It’s calming in a weirdly comforting way.

Rainbow Unicorn — tiny, sparkly, and casually sipping coffee

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An ankle tattoo of the Rainbow Unicorn standing on its hind legs with a little coffee cup? Sign me up. Glittery mane, tiny heart — it’s whimsical and chill, the perfect reminder to carry a little magic (and caffeine) through the day.

Joy and Anger, side by side

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This back piece puts Joy and Anger back-to-back against a warm yellow-orange oval. Seeing their contrast so clearly — sunshiny optimism opposite fiery intensity — is such a cool visual for balance: both are necessary, both are real.

Fear in a houndstooth vest — charmingly nervous

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Fear’s classic look — wide eyes, hunched, houndstooth vest — set against a pink cloud with floating orbs and stars. It’s playful and a little sparkly, and it quietly reminds you that fear’s job is to keep you safe, not to stop you from living.

Disney-style silhouettes across the shoulder

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A shoulder-blade piece made of colorful silhouettes for Disgust, Sadness, Joy, Anger, and Fear. It’s clean, iconic, and a subtle way to carry all your emotions with you, kind of like wearing a little emotional toolkit.

Disgust in watercolor — dramatic and fashionable

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Disgust rendered in green watercolor, complete with makeup and her signature dress — very dramatic, very stylish. The watercolor splash makes it feel lively and playful, perfect for someone who wants sass and elegance in one tiny package.

Joy and Bing Bong being pure delight

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Joy and Bing Bong dancing and juggling Core Memory balls, full of color and movement. Underneath, the line “I'm gonna make sure that tomorrow is another great day” anchors the piece in optimism — a little mantra you can carry around when you need a boost.

Sadness holding a heart — tender vulnerability

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Sadness cradling a pink heart — simple, soft, and heavy with meaning. It’s a reminder that sadness helps us feel deeply and heal, and that vulnerability can be beautiful.

Inside Out 2 — the expanded emotional cast

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This piece includes the OG five emotions plus four new ones from Inside Out 2: Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui. It’s a cool visual for how feelings get more complicated as we grow — stress, comparison, awkwardness, and existential blah all have a place in our story.

Anger in black and gray — still absolutely on fire

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A monochrome Anger with flames bursting from his head — moody, dramatic, and intense. The black-and-gray palette gives it weight while still capturing that explosive energy.

Joy and Sadness with a glowing Core Memory

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Joy and Sadness sitting on wooden crates, sharing a moment over a glowing Core Memory ball — sweet and heartwarming. It’s a lovely little scene about wonder, connection, and how memories light us up.

The team in motion — wagon, rage, and a lot of running

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This leg piece shows the crew in a red wagon: Anger pushing with a fury that’s literally powering the cart, Fear sprinting to keep up — it’s active, playful, and perfectly captures each emotion’s role in the chaos of being human.

Wrap-Up

All of these tattoos are such creative ways to celebrate the messy, beautiful range of feelings we carry. Whether you want something tiny and whimsical or big and dramatic, there’s an Inside Out design that’ll speak to the way you feel. If any of these make you want to book a consult or just stare at them for a while, same — come tell me which one you’d get!