Erkin Dual Glow EGF Mist Serum with Centella & Peptides 80ml | Pro Backbar

Can a mist for uneven-looking skin stay gentle? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “mist” and expect a plain spray of water. The INCI shows a base of Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate and Butylene Glycol, with Allantoin, sh-Oligopeptide-1 and sh-Polypeptide-1 behind them. We would use it as a refreshing finishing step or a mid-treatment top-up 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

• Mist, 80ml backbar bottle.
• Glycerin and Panthenol are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-16 and sh-Oligopeptide-2.
• Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Allantoin are listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate and Butylene Glycol rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water mist. 36 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

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

Soothing side. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Allantoin add a calming, comforting feel.

Supple look. sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-16, sh-Oligopeptide-2 and sh-Polypeptide-22 are listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

Plant side. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract and Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract add a soft, plant-led accent.

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 brighter-looking finish to the facial.”
• “My complexion looks tired by the evening.”

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): Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Fragrance, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Atelocollagen, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Procollagen, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-16, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-22, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-3, sh-Polypeptide-62, Benzyl Benzoate

FAQ

What size is it?
80ml, a backbar bottle.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Allantoin, sh-Oligopeptide-1 and sh-Polypeptide-1 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 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.