Eclat du teint Lucent Brightening Cream with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 50ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “cream” and expect a thick, occlusive finish. The INCI shows a base of Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Tranexamic Acid, with Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide and Bakuchiol behind them. We would use it as the final cushioning step of a facial 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

• Cream, 50ml backbar jar.
• Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide are listed.
• Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Squalane is listed.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Tranexamic Acid, so this is a water-based cream. 32 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil give a light, silky slip rather than a heavy film.

Comfort. Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Tone-focused. Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide are familiar choices for skin that looks uneven or dull.

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

Barrier-minded. Squalane supports a cushioned, protected feel.

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: 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bakuchiol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, PEG-40 Stearate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Carbomer, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

FAQ

What size is it?
50ml, 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?
Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide 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 brighter-looking finish to the facial.” 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.