VOLAYON Lateenix Mask with Niacinamide & Hyaluronate 200ml | Pro Backbar

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

Most practitioners hear “mask” and expect a basic rinse-off wash. The INCI shows a base of Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate and Propanediol, with Niacinamide, Arbutin and Glutathione behind them. We would use it as a treatment mask step in the 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

• Mask, 200ml backbar bottle.
• Niacinamide, Arbutin and Glutathione are listed.
• Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate are listed for hydration.
• Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract are listed.
• Exfoliating ingredients listed: Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate and Propanediol, so this is a water-based mask. 46 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

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

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

Tone-focused. Niacinamide, Arbutin and Glutathione are familiar choices for skin that looks uneven or dull.

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

Smoothing. Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid give a refining, smoothing feel. Follow the usual cautions for exfoliating ingredients.

Care points. Fragrance (or fragrance allergens) is listed; Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid are exfoliating or active ingredients; Titanium Dioxide is a sun-filter or mineral ingredient, which falls under market sunscreen rules. 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 need a sunscreen outside the labelled use, clients with a damaged skin surface or recent exfoliation, clients who avoid fragrance and reactive or irritated skin. 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 mask step with a fixed contact time on the menu, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: apply with a clean spatula for each client and keep the container closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Carbomer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Chlorphenesin, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arbutin, Polysorbate 80, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Fragrance, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Menadione, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxypropylcyclodextrin, Red 33 (CI 17200), Glutathione

FAQ

What size is it?
200ml, a backbar bottle.

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

Does it contain exfoliating ingredients?
Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid are listed in the INCI. Patch test and follow the brand guidance.

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 treatment mask step in the facial she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.