Estela Cica Galactomyces SOS Ampoule with Centella & Galactomyces 100ml | Pro Backbar

Does an “SOS” ampoule have to be a rescue product? We don’t think so.

Most practitioners hear “SOS” and think of a once-in-a-while product. We read the formula as a daily comfort ampoule: galactomyces ferment filtrate, a full set of listed amino acids, centella and its named actives, several forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramide NP. We would use it as a calming finishing step.

At a glance

• Ampoule, 100ml.
• Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is listed near the top.
• Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid and Madecassoside are all listed.
• Five forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramide NP are listed.
• Rosemary and lavender oils and mandarin peel extract are listed.

Reading the formula

Ferment and amino acids. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is listed with a run of amino acids, including glycine, serine and alanine.

Centella set. Centella Asiatica Extract with Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid and Madecassoside give the formula a soothing, plant-led character.

Hydration and comfort. Glycerin, Panthenol, the hyaluronic acid forms and Ceramide NP keep the finish comfortable.

Aromatics. Rosemary leaf oil, lavender oil and mandarin peel extract are listed. Patch test clients who react to essential oils.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “My skin looks tired and a bit stressed after a long week.”
• “I want my facial to finish with something calming.”

Less suited: clients who react to essential oils or citrus, 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.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

FAQ

What size is it?
100ml.

Which centella ingredients are listed?
Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid and Madecassoside.

Does it contain essential oils?
Rosemary leaf oil and lavender oil are listed, with mandarin peel extract.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who looks tired does not need “galactomyces”. She needs a calming finishing step, and a reason to book the next visit. Build a named finishing step into your facial and the rebooking follows.