IMESO Citron Powder-to-Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 15ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “serum” and expect a thick, tacky film. The INCI shows a base of Propanediol, Silica Silylate and Dimethicone, with Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide behind them. We would use it as a targeted serum step under masks or creams 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

• Serum, 15ml backbar bottle.
• Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin and Niacinamide are listed.
• Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Centella Asiatica Meristematic Cell Culture and Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles are listed.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Propanediol, Silica Silylate and Dimethicone, so this is a water-based serum. 30 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer give a light, silky slip rather than a heavy film.

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

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

Soothing side. Centella Asiatica Meristematic Cell Culture and Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles add a calming, comforting feel.

Care points. Titanium Dioxide is a sun-filter or mineral ingredient, which falls under market sunscreen rules. 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, 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 serum 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, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Erythritol, Beta-Glucan, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Meristematic Cell Culture, Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles, Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide

FAQ

What size is it?
15ml, a backbar bottle.

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?
Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Meristematic Cell Culture 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 serum step under masks or creams she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.