SANTE Azulene Soother Mist with Hyaluronate & Centella 100ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “mist” and expect a plain spray of water. The INCI shows a base of Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Glycereth-26 and 1,2-Hexanediol, with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene and Centella Asiatica Extract behind them. We would use it as a refreshing finishing step or a mid-treatment top-up 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

• Mist, 100ml backbar bottle.
• Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol are listed for hydration.
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Guaiazulene are listed.
• Ceramide NP and Cholesterol are listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol and Glycerin rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water mist. 49 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol and Polyglutamic Acid add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Soothing side. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene and Centella Asiatica Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Barrier-minded. Ceramide NP and Cholesterol support a cushioned, protected feel.

Ferments. Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract is listed as supporting ingredients.

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

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: 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 finishing mist at the end of the service, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean nozzle, wipe it between clients and keep the cap on.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Erythritol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

FAQ

What size is it?
100ml, a backbar bottle.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene and Centella Asiatica Extract 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 refreshing finishing step or a mid-treatment top-up she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.