VOLAYON Lateenix Toner with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 500ml | Pro Backbar

Can a toner for uneven-looking skin stay gentle? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “toner” and expect a thin, watery product with little to say. The INCI shows a base of Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Niacinamide, with Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Glutathione behind them. We would use it as a prep and refresh step after cleansing for dull, uneven-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

• Toner, 500ml backbar bottle.
• Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Glutathione are listed.
• Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Allantoin and Centella Asiatica Extract are listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Niacinamide, so this is a water-based toner. 35 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

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

Tone-focused. Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Glutathione are familiar choices for skin that looks uneven or dull.

Soothing side. Allantoin and Centella Asiatica Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Supple look. Adenosine is listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

Ferments. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is listed as supporting ingredients.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a brighter-looking finish to the facial.”
• “My complexion looks tired by the evening.”

Less suited: 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 prep step after cleansing, before the main treatment, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use cotton pads or a clean pump for each client and keep the bottle closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sparassis Crispa Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Fragrance, Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Glutathione, Sodium Phosphate, Yellow 5 (CI 19140)

FAQ

What size is it?
500ml, a backbar bottle.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Glutathione 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 brighter-looking finish to the facial.” does not need a product name. She needs a prep and refresh step after cleansing she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.