IMESO Mesotox Scalp Ampoule with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 5ml x 5 | Pro Backbar

Is a peptide-led ampoule worth a place on the backbar? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “ampoule” and expect a sticky, heavy finish. The INCI shows a base of Water (Aqua), Glutathione and Hyaluronic Acid, with Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide behind them. We would use it as a targeted step before a finishing cream for mature-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, 5ml x 5.
• Glutathione, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide are listed.
• Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-3 and Copper Tripeptide-1.
• Bisabolol is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water (Aqua), Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside, so this is a water-based ampoule. 20 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

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

Tone-focused. Glutathione, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide are familiar choices for skin that looks uneven or dull.

Soothing side. Bisabolol adds a calming, comforting feel.

Supple look. sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Adenosine are listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a facial that ends with a step she can feel.”
• “Fine lines show more around my eyes in 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 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 (Aqua), Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid, Thioctic Acid, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ferulic Acid, Folic Acid, Halidrys Siliquosa Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1

FAQ

What size is it?
5ml x 5.

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?
Glutathione, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide 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 facial that ends with a step she can feel.” 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.