ERTY 27 Moisturizing Cream with Hyaluronate & Sodium DNA 100ml | Pro Backbar

Does a hydrating cream have to feel heavy? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “cream” and expect a thick, occlusive finish. The INCI shows a base of Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Isododecane, with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract and Sodium DNA behind them. We would use it as the final cushioning step of a facial for dry-feeling 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

• Cream, 100ml backbar jar.
• Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Trehalose are listed for hydration.
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Isododecane, so this is a water-based cream. 31 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer and Stearic Acid give a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

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

Soothing side. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract adds a calming, comforting feel.

Supple look. Sodium DNA is 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; 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 light hydrating step that goes under my masks.”
• “By the afternoon my face feels dehydrated.”

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 jar closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the jar when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: the last step before the client leaves the chair, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean spatula for every client and keep the jar closed between services.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Xylitylglucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Anhydroxylitol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance, Glucose, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium DNA

FAQ

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

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 light hydrating step that goes under my masks.” does not need a product name. She needs the final cushioning step of a facial she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.