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I have developed two formulas for a daytime facial cream/serum and would like advice on their effectiveness for skin smoothing, even tone, hydration, reducing acne marks, and...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Preservation Serum Skin Brightening Stability
Posted by star_2533
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My sunscreen formula is causing flaking (pilling) on the skin. Can you provide a revised formula, perhaps a Water-in-Oil type, that adheres better and prevents this issue? I'd...

Cosmetics Pilling Stability Sunscreen Formulation Texture Water-in-Oil
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I am making a gel using Pro Polymer (Acrylate Crosspolymer), but the texture is not smooth and has small lumps. How can I achieve a smooth gel?

Cosmetics Clumping Gel Gelling Agent Mixing Procedure Texture
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I want to create a pressed powder foundation with a silicone texture, similar to Babalah powder. The desired properties are long-lasting, waterproof, oil-controlling,...

Cosmetics Binder Foundation Pressed Powder Stability Texture
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I previously used Hyaluronic Acid Standard and Hyaluronic Acid Nano powders in my formula. I want to replace both with **Double Hyaluron Liquid**. What is the recommended usage...

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Serum Stability Texture pH Adjustment
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I would like to request formula suggestions for the following: 1. **Melasma / Dark Spot Reduction Formula** * Distilled Water: 87% * Tranexamic Acid (Trans-White™): 3% *...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Hyperpigmentation Ingredient Alternatives Serum Wrinkle Reduction
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What is the current stock status of Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized) and Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin)?

Cosmetics Oil Product Availability
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I have a cream formulation with the following ingredients, categorized into water and oil phases: **Water Phase:** * 1. Distilled Water * 2. Azelaic Acid * 4. Tranexamic Acid *...

Cosmetics Cream Mixing Procedure Skin Brightening Stability Thickener
Posted by rika_run
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1. For a glycerin soap base, what is the appropriate percentage to use for the following ingredients to achieve suitability and effectiveness? * Sodium Lactate * Sodium PCA *...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Custom Formulation Melt and Pour Soap Base Skin Brightening Usage Percentage
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Is storing finished cosmetic products such as creams and serums in sealed foil bags a suitable method for preservation, considering the need to protect them from light, air,...

Cosmetics Cream Packaging Preservation Serum Storage Conditions
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I am interested in making perfume. Will the following two ingredients be available for sale? * Love Spell (Victoria Secret) * Flora Fix™

Cosmetics Fragrance Formulation Perfume Product Availability Raw Material
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Based on the information that some terpenes/terpenoids can act as skin penetration enhancers, I would like to clarify: Does `Centella Asiatica Extract` (specifically...

Cosmetics Ingredient Function Natural Extract Oil-based Formulation Penetration Enhancer Skin Absorption
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I have two questions regarding my formulation: 1. Can I heat **Full & Lift** with **Shea Butter** at 50-60°C for 5-10 minutes? Will **Full & Lift** degrade at this temperature?...

Cosmetics Cream Phase Separation Solubility Solubilizer Sunscreen Formulation
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I want to create an anti-wrinkle gel or cream for sensitive/combination skin, including the eye area. My proposed ingredients are: * Water * Hydroxyethyl Cellulose * Allantoin...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Compatibility Eye Care Formulation Adjustment Sensitive Skin
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1. Can sterile water be used instead of distilled water? Does sterile water have a high `TDS` value? 2. Should color adjustment be included in the percentage calculation of a formula?

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Color Adjustment Formulation Adjustment Purity Water Quality
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Why are the prices for some items different between the myskinrecipes and bescents websites? For example, for the 10ml size: * Tea Tree Oil: myskinrecipes (129฿) vs bescents...

Cosmetics Essential Oil Fragrance Oil Pricing Product Availability
Posted by plutopon.ntk
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For combination skin with large pores, wrinkles, clogged acne, inflamed acne, dullness, and uneven skin tone, please recommend ingredients from the website's categories,...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Custom Formulation Ingredient Selection Skin Brightening Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by joobjang_sp
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I would like to create a matte liquid lip product similar to NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream. I have a few questions regarding the formulation: 1. Is **Cyclomethicone** suitable for...

Cosmetics Formulation Examples Liquid Lipstick Matt Finish Oil Gellant Silicone
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Is it necessary to include `Silicone Blender` (`Dimethicone`/peg-10/15 crosspolymer) to help emulsify/stabilize a primer formulation that uses `Silicone Gel` (Vinyl Dimethicone...

Cosmetics Phase Separation Primer Silicone-based Formulation Stability
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How can I determine the expiration date or shelf life for homemade cream, and what factors should I consider, especially compared to commercially produced creams?

Cosmetics Cream DIY Formulation Preservation Shelf Life Stability
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