MEDIPAIR Collagen Veil Cream Mist with Peptides & Sodium DNA 80ml | Pro Backbar

Is a peptide-led mist worth a place on the backbar? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “mist” and expect a plain spray of water. The INCI shows a base of Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Squalane, with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Copper Tripeptide-1 behind them. We would use it as a refreshing finishing step or a mid-treatment top-up for mature-looking skin. Read the list below the way a supplier would: what is there, in what order, and what that suggests about the feel on the skin.

At a glance

• Mist, 80ml backbar bottle.
• Panthenol, Glycerin and Methylpropanediol are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.
• Squalane is listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Squalane, so this is a water-based mist. 52 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil give a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

Comfort. Panthenol, Glycerin and Methylpropanediol add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Supple look. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Tripeptide-1 are listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

Barrier-minded. Squalane supports a cushioned, protected feel.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed; Sodium DNA is animal-derived. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a facial that ends with a step she can feel.”
• “Fine lines show more around my eyes in the evening.”

Less suited: clients with sensitivity to human- or animal-derived ingredients, clients who avoid fragrance, reactive or irritated skin and clients straight after a procedure. For that last group, follow your own aftercare protocol.

In the treatment room

• Storage: keep the bottle closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the bottle when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: a finishing mist at the end of the service, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean nozzle, wipe it between clients and keep the cap on.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Collagen Extract, Glucose, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Sodium DNA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance

FAQ

What size is it?
80ml, a backbar bottle.

Does it contain fragrance?
Yes. Fragrance or fragrance allergens are listed in the INCI.

Is any ingredient animal-derived?
Sodium DNA is listed in the INCI. Check that it is permitted in your market.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a facial that ends with a step she can feel.” does not need a product name. She needs a refreshing finishing step or a mid-treatment top-up she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.