SANTE Azulene Soother Ampoule with Hyaluronate & Centella 100ml | Pro Backbar

What should a calming ampoule actually contain? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “ampoule” and expect a sticky, heavy finish. The INCI shows a base of Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Butylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol, with Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate and Centella Asiatica Extract behind them. We would use it as a targeted step before a finishing cream for skin that feels easily bothered. 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, 100ml backbar bottle.
• Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate and Centella Asiatica Extract are listed.
• Fragrance is listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Aqua, Butylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol rather than water, so this is a dry or low-water ampoule. 39 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride gives a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

Comfort. Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Potassium Hyaluronate add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Soothing side. Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate and Centella Asiatica Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Plant side. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract and Centella Asiatica 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 calming step to end the facial.”
• “My skin feels warm and a bit sensitive after cleansing.”

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 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): Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Carbomer, Sclerotium Gum, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

FAQ

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

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

What are the main ingredients?
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Methylpropanediol and Glycerin 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 calming step to end 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.