MPC Velvet Serum with Caviar Extract & Hyaluronic Acid 50ml | Pro Backbar

Does a velvet serum need a luxury story? We read the INCI before the name.

Most practitioners see caviar and bird nest on a serum and expect a premium story. The INCI shows a hydrating gel-serum: glycerin and butylene glycol, five hyaluronate forms, centella and asiaticoside, then caviar extract, swiftlet nest extract and a peptide run. We would use it as a comfort-focused serum before a finishing cream.

At a glance

• Serum, 50ml.
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed.
• Caviar Extract and Swiftlet Nest Extract are listed (animal-derived).
• Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Propolis Extract and Licorice Root Extract are listed.
• Fragrance and several fragrance allergens are listed.

Reading the formula

Hydration. Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone and the five hyaluronate forms give a plump-looking, moisture-rich finish.

Animal-derived extracts. Caviar Extract and Swiftlet Nest Extract sit early in the list. They are not suitable for clients who avoid animal-derived ingredients.

Plant side. Centella, Portulaca Oleracea, Green Tea, Licorice, Ginger, Schisandra, Willow Bark and Chamomile extracts add a botanical accent.

Peptides. Soybean peptide, sh-Oligopeptide-1 and -2, sh-Polypeptide-1 and -22 and Hydrolyzed Collagen are listed. We describe them as listed.

Care points. Fragrance, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone are listed. Butylphenyl Methylpropional is restricted in some markets, so check yours.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “My skin looks dull and feels dry after cleansing.”
• “I want a serum that feels smooth under a cream.”

Less suited: clients who avoid fragrance or fragrance allergens, clients who avoid animal-derived ingredients, 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.
• Backbar handling: decant into a clean, labelled pump bottle for daily use and keep the main bottle closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Caviar Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Peptide, Swiftlet Nest Extract, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-22, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Propolis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propolis Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

FAQ

What size is it?
50ml.

Does it contain animal-derived ingredients?
Caviar Extract and Swiftlet Nest Extract are listed in the INCI.

Does it contain fragrance allergens?
Yes. Fragrance, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone are listed.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who looks dull and feels dry after cleansing does not need “caviar”. She needs a smooth, comfortable serum step under her finishing cream, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.