VOLAYON Lateenix Brightening Cream with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 150ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “cream” and expect a thick, occlusive finish. The INCI shows a base of Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, with Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Ascorbic Acid behind them. We would use it as the final cushioning step of a facial 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

• Cream, 150ml backbar jar.
• Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid and Glutathione are listed.
• Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Peptides listed: sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1 and sh-Polypeptide-9.
• Centella Asiatica Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract are listed.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, so this is a water-based cream. 43 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Texture. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Cetearyl Alcohol give a cushioned slip rather than a heavy film.

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

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

Soothing side. Centella Asiatica Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract add a calming, comforting feel.

Supple look. sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9 and sh-Polypeptide-11 are listed for skin that looks less firm. We describe them as listed and do not rank them.

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 jar closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the jar when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: the last step before the client leaves the chair, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: use a clean spatula for every client and keep the jar closed between services.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Paraffin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated C12-18 Triglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cera Alba, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11

FAQ

What size is it?
150ml, a backbar jar.

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

What are the main ingredients?
Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid and Glutathione 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 the final cushioning step of a facial she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.