CELUCA Caviar-52 Highly Concentrated Ampoule with Niacinamide 5ml x 8pcs | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “ampoule” and expect a sticky, heavy finish. The INCI shows a base of Caviar Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water and Niacinamide, with Glutathione, rh-Oligopeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 behind them. We would use it as a targeted step before a finishing cream 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

• Ampoule, 5ml x 8pcs.
• Niacinamide and Glutathione are listed.
• Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: rh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Nonapeptide-1.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Caviar Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Niacinamide and Propanediol rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water ampoule. 31 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Xanthan Gum gives a smooth, gel-like slip rather than a heavy film.

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

Tone-focused. Niacinamide and Glutathione are familiar choices for skin that looks uneven or dull.

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

Ferments. Whey Filtrate is listed as supporting ingredients.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed; Caviar Extract 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 box closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the box 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 named ampoule step between cleansing and the mask, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: open one vial per client and do not keep an opened vial for later use.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Caviar Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Collagen, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Fragrance, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Whey Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Glutathione, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Milk Exosomes, Adenosine, rh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Nonapeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9

FAQ

What size is it?
5ml x 8pcs.

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

Is any ingredient animal-derived?
Caviar Extract 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 targeted step before a finishing cream she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.