Erkin Skin Repair Brightening BB Cream with Niacinamide & Centella 40ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “BB cream” and expect a heavy, masking finish. The INCI shows a base of Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, with Niacinamide, Madecassoside and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 behind them. We would use it as a finishing step with light coverage 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

• BB cream, 40ml backbar tube.
• Niacinamide is listed.
• Glycerin is listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Copper Tripeptide-1.
• Madecassoside is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, so this is a water-based BB cream. 45 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride give a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

Comfort. Glycerin adds a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

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

Soothing side. Madecassoside adds a calming, comforting feel.

Supple look. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Adenosine are 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; Titanium Dioxide and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate are sun-filter or mineral ingredients, which fall under market sunscreen rules; colorants are 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 need a sunscreen outside the labelled use, 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 tube closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the tube 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 light finishing step before the client leaves the chair, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: dispense onto a clean palette for each client and keep the cap closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Ethylhexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Fragrance, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Glyceryl Caprylate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Pentylene Glycol, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene

FAQ

What size is it?
40ml, a backbar tube.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Niacinamide, Madecassoside, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 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 finishing step with light coverage she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.