ANNAROSA Triple Moisture Ampoule with Hyaluronate 1.8ml x 20ea | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “ampoule” and expect a sticky, heavy finish. The INCI shows a base of Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin and 1,2-Hexanediol, with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract behind it. We would use it as a targeted step before a finishing cream 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

• Ampoule, 1.8ml x 20ea.
• Glycerin, Betaine and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is listed.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin and 1,2-Hexanediol, so this is a water-based ampoule. 18 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer and Xanthan Gum give a smooth, gel-like slip rather than a heavy film.

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

Soothing side. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract adds a calming, comforting feel.

Ferments. Snail Secretion Filtrate is listed as supporting ingredients.

Care points. Snail Secretion Filtrate 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, 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 box closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the box 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: open one vial per client and do not keep an opened vial for later use.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Blue 1 (CI 42090)

FAQ

What size is it?
1.8ml x 20ea.

Does it contain fragrance?
No fragrance is listed in the INCI. Patch test on the inner arm before first use.

Is any ingredient animal-derived?
Snail Secretion Filtrate 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 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.