IMESO Citron Vital Complex Ampoule with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 50ml | 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, Glycerin and Niacinamide, with Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture and Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles 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, 50ml backbar bottle.
• Niacinamide is listed.
• Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: rh-Oligopeptide-1 and sh-Polypeptide-1.
• Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture and Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles are listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Niacinamide, so this is a water-based ampoule. 37 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

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

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

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

Supple look. rh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, Adenosine and Sodium DNA are listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

Ferments. Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles is listed as supporting ingredients.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed; Sodium DNA is animal-derived. 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 with sensitivity to human- or animal-derived ingredients, 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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Beta-Glucan, Sodium DNA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, rh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, Fragrance, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

FAQ

What size is it?
50ml, a backbar bottle.

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

Is any ingredient animal-derived?
Sodium DNA is listed in the INCI. Check that it is permitted in your market.

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.