Eclat du teint Ocean Waterful Moisture Cream with Hyaluronate & Aloe 100ml | Pro Backbar

Does a hydrating cream have to feel heavy? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “cream” and expect a thick, occlusive finish. The INCI shows a base of Sea Water, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, with Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract behind them. We would use it as the final cushioning step of a facial for dry-feeling 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

• Cream, 100ml backbar jar.
• Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract are listed.
• Squalane and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter are listed.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Sea Water, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, so this is a water-based cream. 40 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Squalane give a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

Comfort. Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Soothing side. Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Barrier-minded. Squalane and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter support a cushioned, protected feel.

Ferments. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate and Lactococcus Ferment Lysate are listed as supporting ingredients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a light hydrating step that goes under my masks.”
• “By the afternoon my face feels dehydrated.”

Less suited: 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 jar closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the jar when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: the last step before the client leaves the chair, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean spatula for every client and keep the jar closed between services.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Sea Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Arginine, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, BHT

FAQ

What size is it?
100ml, a backbar jar.

Does it contain fragrance?
No fragrance is listed in the INCI. Patch test on the inner arm before first use.

What are the main ingredients?
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract and Glycerin are listed. The full ingredient list is shown on this page.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a light hydrating step that goes under my masks.” does not need a product name. She needs the final cushioning step of a facial she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.