S-Cure Essence with Hyaluronate & Centella 250ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “essence” and expect a heavy, sticky finish. The INCI shows a base of Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane and Butylene Glycol, with Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract behind them. We would use it as a light layering step after cleansing 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

• Essence, 250ml backbar bottle.
• Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract are listed.
• Ceramide NP is listed.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane and Butylene Glycol, so this is a water-based essence. 35 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol and Polysorbate 60 give a light, silky slip rather than a heavy film.

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

Soothing side. Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil add a calming, comforting feel.

Barrier-minded. Ceramide NP supports a cushioned, protected feel.

Ferments. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is listed as supporting ingredients.

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: 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 essence layer right after cleansing, 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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dimethyl Sulfone, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ceramide NP, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract

FAQ

What size is it?
250ml, 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?
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil 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 a light layering step after cleansing she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.