Cellboom VitaTree 95 Brightening Ampoule with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate | 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 Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate and Yeast/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, with Niacinamide, rh-Oligopeptide-1 and Adenosine 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, backbar bottle.
• Niacinamide is listed.
• Sodium Hyaluronate is listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: rh-Oligopeptide-1.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract and Yeast/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water ampoule. 8 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Sodium Hyaluronate adds a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

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

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

Ferments. Yeast/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, Yeast/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract and Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract are listed as supporting ingredients.

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: 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): Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, Yeast/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Niacinamide, Adenosine, rh-Oligopeptide-1

FAQ

What size is it?
See the variant options on this page.

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?
Niacinamide, rh-Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate and Adenosine 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 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.