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Hello, I tried making my own BB cream, but it separated. The texture wasn't smooth, and when applied to the skin, it looked completely separated into water and powder. The...

Cosmetics Cream Formula Review High Powder Content Phase Separation Suspending Agent
Posted by tinnaponn
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Why did my gel formulation using Carbomer 940 fail to thicken when using deionized water from a gas station, even though it worked previously with distilled water from MySkinRecipes?

Cosmetics Electrolytes Gel Gel Formation Ingredient Interaction Water Quality
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I have a cream formulation and would like to make the following modifications and ask related questions: * Can I add `Pumpkin Renew` 5% to the formula by replacing the water...

Cosmetics Cold Process Formulation Cream Emulsifier Phase Separation Skin Brightening
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I am trying to create a matte liquid lipstick but am facing issues with oil separation, a non-matte/oily finish, and unclear color payoff. My current formula includes Hectorite...

Cosmetics Dispersion Liquid Lipstick Matt Finish Stability Texture
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I am trying to reverse-engineer a commercial sleeping mask formula to make it myself. I found some ingredient information that seems inconsistent with the data on the...

Cosmetics Clumping Gelling Agent Ingredient Alternatives Ingredient Identification Sleeping Mask
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# Sunscreen Formulation using Water-Capsule (50g) I am creating a 50g batch of sunscreen using Water-Capsule as the emulsifier with the following formulation: **Oil Phase:** *...

Cosmetics Mixing Procedure Oily Skin Sunscreen Formulation Sweat Resistance Water-in-Oil
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I am making a serum formulation using 11% `Silky Serum Base`, but the texture is too liquid. How can I make it thicker? My formulation includes a water phase and I want the...

Cosmetics Serum Serum Formulation Texture Texture Modification Thickener
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I have a store-bought cream that already contains Alpha Arbutin. I believe the amount is small. 1. Can I add more Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) to this cream? 2. What are the...

Cosmetics Concentration Cream Ingredient Addition Skin Brightening Skin Irritation
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I want to mix Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate with Aloe Vera Gel base in a 1:1 ratio. Is this possible, and what will the resulting texture be like? If it is too liquid, how can...

Cosmetics Gel Mixing Procedure Texture Thickener Viscosity
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I have two main areas of questions regarding cosmetic formulations: **1. Melasma Treatment Cream Formulation:** * Can ODA White Plus (Octadecenedioic Acid) 2% and MSH White...

Cosmetics Melasma Treatment Skin Irritation Solubility Sunscreen Formulation Waterproof
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Cosmetics General Question
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Could you please provide a formulation and mixing instructions for a gel containing the following ingredients, aiming for a final pH between 5.5 and 6.5: * Distilled Water *...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Gel Mixing Procedure Preservation Stability
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I am formulating a gel for acne scar treatment using `Pro Polymer` at 2% and Vitamin C. 1. Is this formulation suitable for treating acne scars? 2. Can AHA or BHA be used for...

Cosmetics Acne Scars Compatibility Formulation Adjustment Gel Treatment Options
Posted by ideepindesign
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I mixed ODA-White Plus (1.5g) and Activated Resorcinol (2.5g) into 50g of Olay cream, resulting in concentrations of approximately 2.9% and 4.8% respectively. After using this...

Cosmetics Cream DIY Formulation High Concentration Skin Brightening Skin Irritation
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When formulating with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and Resveratrol, is it possible to include nano silver? Will the nano silver affect the stability of Vitamin C and...

Cosmetics Chelating Agent Compatibility Ingredient Interaction Stability Stability Testing
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I am developing a sunscreen formulation and want to achieve SPF 30 / PA+++. I am concerned about the texture and white cast, especially if using high concentrations of physical...

Cosmetics Cream Sun Protection Sunscreen Formulation Texture White Cast Reduction
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I want to create a leave-on toner using Witch Hazel and Glycolic Acid powder at a concentration of 10%. How can I formulate this and incorporate moisturizing and soothing...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Exfoliation Soothing Effect Toner pH Adjustment
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Can `LipidSoft Lite` be added to a formula containing `Pro Polymer`? I understand that `Pro Polymer` helps emulsify oil in the formula, and `LipidSoft` is considered an oil....

Cosmetics Compatibility Emollient Formulation Adjustment Stickiness Texture
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Can you provide information on `Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate`, a Vitamin C derivative? How does its stability and efficacy compare to `L-ascorbic acid`? Also, is `Indian...

Cosmetics Effectiveness Ingredient Availability Ingredient Comparison Skin Brightening Stability
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I am formulating an all-in-one night serum with Mandelic Acid (7-8%) for combination skin with acne scars and clogged pores, aiming for a pH of 3-3.5. I would like to know the...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Compatibility Scar Treatment Serum pH Suitability
Posted by plutopon.ntk
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