VOLAYON Hyaloten Hyaluronic Acid Cream with Hyaluronate & Centella 150ml | Pro Backbar

Does a hydrating cream have to feel heavy? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “cream” and expect a thick, occlusive finish. The INCI shows a base of Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Sorbitan Stearate, with Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Squalane behind them. We would use it as the final cushioning step of a facial for dry-feeling 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, 150ml backbar jar.
• Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Centella Asiatica Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract are listed.
• Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Ceramide NP are listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Sorbitan Stearate, so this is a water-based cream. 42 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Cetearyl Alcohol give a light, silky slip rather than a heavy film.

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

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

Barrier-minded. Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Ceramide NP support a cushioned, protected feel.

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

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a light hydrating step that goes under my masks.”
• “By the afternoon my face feels dehydrated.”

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): Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, BHT, CI 19140, CI 42090

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?
Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate 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 light hydrating step that goes under my masks.” 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.