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I received a tester of **Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free Toner** (Order #009204), and the cap had black stains and dust. I have cleaned it myself, but I wanted to provide feedback to...

Cosmetics Customer Feedback Packaging Quality Control Tester Product Toner
Posted by namosnoc
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Regarding a list of ingredients including Pep-Coll, Argireline, Adenosine complex, Apple stemcell, Soy Extxact, Bata glucan, Dmae, and L-Tyrosine: 1. Which of these ingredients...

Cosmetics Effectiveness Ingredient Comparison Penetration Enhancer Skin Brightening Transdermal Application
Posted by n.sitang
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What material are the amber plastic bottles made of, and are they suitable for packaging Vitamin C serum and other acids like Citric Acid and Glycolic Acid (up to 50% concentration)?

Cosmetics Acidic Formulation Compatibility Packaging Serum
Posted by kaibrown919
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I have two questions regarding formulation: 1. Normally, a transdermal base is used at 80-90%, but due to its stickiness, can I use a lower percentage? And can I use other...

Cosmetics Bar Soap Heat Stability Skin Absorption Texture Modification Transdermal Application
Posted by nuyo_boom
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How to use the following ingredients? Specifically, can they be mixed with water or applied directly, and what are the recommended usage percentages and methods? * Galactomyces...

Cosmetics Direct Application Eye Irritation Hair Treatment Mixing Procedure Usage Percentage
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Regarding the `STtabilized Vitamin C` product, the description states that no other substances should be added as it affects stability. However, the gel texture is very thick...

Cosmetics Dilution Serum Stability Viscosity
Posted by xperiapkay2311
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I tried mixing Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) to make a clear gel, but the gel only formed at the bottom. How should I properly mix HEC to get a uniform gel texture?

Cosmetics Gel Gel Formation Mixing Procedure Stability Texture
Posted by plutopon.ntk
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Why doesn't fragrance oil completely dissolve in pure mineral oil (such as baby oil), causing separation? How can this separation issue be resolved to create a clear, uniform solution?

Cosmetics Fragrance Oil Phase Separation Solubility Solubilizer
Posted by nbinnima
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I am developing a whitening and anti-aging serum using Silky Serum Base. I have the following formula structure and questions: **Formula Structure:** * **Part A:** * Silky...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Serum Skin Brightening Stability Texture
Posted by tarnthip_b
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Based on the previous suggestion of using Sugar Gel (Sucrose Ester) to create an oil gel that turns milky when it hits water, I want to confirm: * Will the formula be clear and...

Cosmetics Emulsification Emulsifier Massage Oil Milky Texture Oil
Posted by jai.79
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Based on the topic "Salicylic Acid 2% Toner", I have two questions regarding the formulation: 1. Is the following mixing procedure for the toner correct? * Combine 1. Salicylic...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsifier Mixing Procedure Texture Modification Toner
Posted by chaveba.cat
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What is the lightest and fastest absorbing natural oil?

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Natural Ingredients Oil Skin Absorption Texture
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I am developing a water-based gel formula with the following ingredients: * Green Tea Extract (Hi-EGCG™) 5% * Calendula Extract * Cucumber Extract * Disodium EDTA * Xanthan Gum...

Cosmetics Compatibility Gel Natural Ingredients Skin Barrier Repair pH Adjustment
Posted by tanik_fu
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I have Glycolic Acid 70% (25g syringe) that I bought a while ago but haven't used. I remember there was a ratio guide, but I can't find it now. I would like to ask: 1. What is...

Cosmetics Concentration Dilution Ingredient Ratio Usage Percentage
Posted by tonghiha9448732
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I have questions regarding cosmetic formulation: 1. How can I improve the spreadability and reduce the stickiness of my formulation? Would adding 5% Ethoxydiglycol be more...

Cosmetics Clogged Pores Formulation Adjustment Skin Absorption Spreadability Stickiness
Posted by aragesear_champ
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How to formulate a cream with a butter-like texture using `Glyceryl Stearate SE` via the Hot Process method? What are the necessary steps and key ingredients?

Cosmetics Butter Texture Cosmetic Formulation Cream Emulsifier Hot Process Formulation
Posted by nayphee
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When formulating, if one ingredient (Ingredient A) already contains a preservative (Preservative E) at a certain concentration, and I add Preservative E separately to the final...

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Formulation Adjustment Formulation Complexity Preservation Water-based Formulation
Posted by a_karnsiree
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I am developing a face primer formulation and would like to understand the use of `Hectorite Oil Gel` and `Hectorite Silicone Gel`. 1. Can these Hectorite gels be used in face...

Cosmetics Clogged Pores Gelling Agent Ingredient Suitability Primer Suspending Agent
Posted by skeggiold.film
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Based on my understanding, is the following correct regarding the process of making cosmetic formulations using specific emulsifiers? 1. **Making a cream (Oil-in-Water...

Cosmetics Cream Emulsification Mixing Procedure Serum Water-in-Silicone
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Regarding cream eyeshadow formulation using a silicone base thickened with `Hectorite Silicone Gel™` (which helps suspend pigments in silicone), if only `Hectorite Silicone...

Cosmetics Cream Eyeshadow Dispersion Formulation Adjustment Hardness Texture Modification
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