What are Dr. Grandel SOS Ampoules?
Dr. Grandel SOS Ampoules are single-dose calming concentrates from Dr. Grandel, the German professional skincare house based in Augsburg. SOS is part of the brand’s Professional Collection. Each glass ampoule holds 3 ml of a light active-ingredient concentrate. In particular, it is built for skin that is reacting: tight, flushed, wind-burned, freshly treated, or simply stressed.
Because every dose stays sealed until you break the ampoule open, the formula stays at full strength. That is why SOS is a fixture on Dr. Grandel’s professional treatment trolley as well as in home routines.
Key benefits of SOS Ampoules
- Calms visible redness: formulated to help soothe skin that looks flushed, irritated or reactive.
- Supports skin’s recovery: the concentrate is positioned to help skin regenerate after irritation, including after sun, wind or in-salon treatments.
- Comforting texture: the light gel-serum feel absorbs quickly rather than leaving a heavy or sticky finish.
- Ready when needed: the 12-ampoule box means there is always a fresh dose on hand for an unexpected flare-up.
Key ingredients
Skincare formulas use ammonium glycyrrhizate, derived from licorice root, to help calm the look of stressed, reactive skin. In addition, sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan is a soothing, film-forming ingredient that helps the skin feel more comfortable.
Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract and caffeine support the look of a calmer, more even complexion. Finally, zinc gluconate and mannitol round out the calming profile. The formula contains fragrance.
How to use SOS Ampoules
- Cleanse and tone the skin as usual.
- Tap the ampoule so no liquid remains in the head. Then wrap it in a tissue and break it away from you at the marked dot.
- Pour the contents into your palm and press the concentrate onto the face, neck and décolleté. After that, massage in gently with your fingertips.
- Then follow with your usual Dr. Grandel moisturizer.
- Use as a one-off calming treatment when skin feels reactive. Alternatively, use it two to three times a week for 1 to 4 weeks if skin is persistently sensitive.
Use the contents of an ampoule immediately after opening. Do not open the ampoule with bare hands or pat it directly onto the skin; avoid the eye area. For external use only; keep out of reach of children.
Who SOS Ampoules are for
SOS suits skin that flushes easily, feels tight after cleansing, or reacts to weather, treatments or stress. Dr. Grandel formulates it for every skin type, including sensitive and reactive skin. Estheticians also often reach for it right after extractions, peels or device treatments. They use it to help calm the skin before the client leaves the chair.
Retail size vs. professional size
This listing is the 12 x 3 ml professional box, which lowers the cost per ampoule. It also keeps a calming ampoule always on hand for salon back-bar use or frequent flare-ups. A 3 x 3 ml retail box is also available. It suits anyone who wants to try SOS first or only needs it occasionally.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Mannitol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Caffeine, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Alcohol, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Tris (Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 19140 (Yellow 5)
Ingredient list per Dr. Grandel (grandel.com). Formulas can change; always check the list on the package you receive.
