ANNAROSA S-Cure Cream with Niacinamide & Centella 150ml | Pro Backbar

What should a calming cream actually contain? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “cream” and expect a thick, occlusive finish. The INCI shows a base of Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol and Hydrogenated Polydecene, with Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Allantoin behind them. We would use it as the final cushioning step of a facial for skin that feels easily bothered. 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, 150ml backbar jar.
• Niacinamide is listed.
• Panthenol and Glycerin are listed for hydration.
• Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Allantoin are listed.
• Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Cholesterol are listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water cream. 49 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane and Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil give a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

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

Tone-focused. Niacinamide is a familiar choice for skin that looks uneven or dull.

Soothing side. Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin and Portulaca Oleracea 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.

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 calming step to end the facial.”
• “My skin feels warm and a bit sensitive after cleansing.”

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 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): Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Panthenol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pinus Pumila Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral

FAQ

What size is it?
150ml, a backbar jar.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Allantoin 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 calming step to end 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.