ERTY 55 Brightening Ampoule with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 30ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “ampoule” and expect a sticky, heavy finish. The INCI shows a base of Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26 and Pentylene Glycol, with Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid and Alpha-Arbutin behind them. We would use it as a targeted step before a finishing cream 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

• Ampoule, 30ml backbar bottle.
• Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid and Alpha-Arbutin are listed.
• Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Betaine and Panthenol are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26 and Pentylene Glycol, so this is a water-based ampoule. 51 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

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

Supple look. Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 and Copper Tripeptide-1 are listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

Ferments. Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment and Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate are 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 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: decant what you need into a clean, labelled pump bottle and keep the main bottle closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Arginine, Betaine, Panthenol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Propanediol, Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide, Alpha-Arbutin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine HCl, Tripeptide-1, Cyanocobalamin, Riboflavin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Citric Acid, Levulinic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance

FAQ

What size is it?
30ml, 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, Alpha-Arbutin and Tripeptide-1 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 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.