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Eyelash Cleansing Foam Formula for Use Before and After Eyelash Extensions

I am looking for a formula for an eyelash cleansing foam that is gentle and safe for the eye area. It should be suitable for cleaning eyelashes before applying extensions and...

Cosmetics Eye Care Eyelash Cleansing Foam Eyelash Extensions Foaming Gentle Formulation
Posted by tomatoes.one
2019-09-30
Color Formulation for Matte Lipstick: Achieving Lighter Shades with Intensity

How can I mix colors to achieve specific shades for matte lipstick? If formulating a lighter shade, how can I prevent issues with poor color payoff (สีไม่แน่น สีไม่ชัด)?

Cosmetics Color Adjustment Color Intensity Coloring Coverage Lipstick
Posted by sirikosin
2019-09-29
TXC Solubility and Clarity in Butylene Glycol

Based on the provided Q&A, the user wants to know about dissolving `TXC (Cetyl Tranexamate HCl)` in `Butylene Glycol`. Specifically, they ask: * What ratio of `Butylene Glycol`...

Cosmetics Ingredient Ratio Serum Skin Brightening Solubility Turbidity
Posted by sujitra.ta
2019-09-28
Formulation Advice for Lightweight Serum with Multiple Actives

I have the following ingredients: 1. Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release) 2. Ceramide Complex (CeraTouch™, Powder) 3. Cholesterol 4. LipidSoft™ F (Ethyl...

Cosmetics Compatibility Light Texture Serum Formulation Stability Texture
Posted by emotion_23
2019-09-27
Ingredients for Matte and Long-Lasting Lipstick

Based on the final request, what ingredients are recommended for: * Achieving a **matte** finish in lipstick? * Making lipstick **long-lasting**? Thank you.

Cosmetics Film Former Lipstick Long-lasting Matt Finish Texture
Posted by thlalita
2019-09-27
FDA Registration: Declaring INCI Names for SemiColor - Red Brown

Regarding Thai FDA registration, for the ingredient details section of the formula, how should I declare the INCI Name for **SemiColor - Red Brown**? The product details on the...

Cosmetics Hair Colorant INCI Name Ingredient Declaration Regulatory Compliance Semi-Permanent Color
Posted by ulee2516
2019-09-27
Hair Serum Formula Review: Herbal Extracts for Growth

Could you please review my hair serum formula focused on nourishing hair and stimulating new hair growth, using herbal extracts? The formula is as follows: 1. สารสกัดใบฝรั่ง 8%...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Hair Growth Stimulation Natural Extract Oily Scalp Serum
Posted by ung343
2019-09-27
Preservatives for Organic Cosmetics

I would like to inquire about the use of Preservatives in Organic Cosmetics. Do you have any recommendations? Alternatively, can Benzyl alcohol be used? I checked the list of...

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Natural Formulation Preservation Raw Material Stability
Posted by champ_kh
2019-09-27
Retinol Concentration in Encapsulated Product and IU/g Unit

I would like to inquire about the amount of `Retinol` present in `Encapsulated Retinol`. Specifically, in a 2% usage of `Encapsulated Retinol`, what percentage of pure...

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Concentration Encapsulation Usage Percentage
Posted by hydronium_ion3
2019-09-27
Making EDP Perfume: Ingredients and Quantities

I want to make 100 ml of EDP perfume. Can I mix the following ingredients, and what quantities should I use? * Fragrance Oil / Essential Oil * fixtative * Is Flora Fix...

Cosmetics Compatibility Fragrance Fixation Fragrance Formulation Perfume Usage Percentage
Posted by pupavinee
2019-09-26
Thickening Liquid Soap (Salt didn't work)

I made liquid soap and tried using salt to thicken it, but it became liquid again. I also added avocado oil to the formula. Could you recommend a suitable `thickener`?

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Liquid Soap Texture Modification Thickener Viscosity
Posted by wenikaliem
2019-09-26
Reviewing Skin Brightening Cream and Hydrating Serum Formulations

Please review these two formulations and advise if they are usable, if any ingredients need to be added, or if any other modifications are needed. Thank you. 1. **Skin...

Cosmetics Cream Formulation Feasibility Preservation Serum Stability
Posted by non671
2019-09-24
Fragrance Components vs. Ready-Made Perfume: Longevity, Diffusion, and Formulation

I have several questions about fragrance components and ready-made perfumes: 1. Are Fragrance Components that are described as having very long lastingness (e.g., 100-200...

Cosmetics Fragrance Fragrance Diffusion Fragrance Formulation Long-lasting Scent Profile
Posted by batblast41
2019-09-24
How to Use Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum

Can Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum be applied directly? If not, how should it be applied?

Cosmetics Finished Product Ingredient Interaction Serum Stability Usage Method
Posted by karnpitchaboonmee
2019-09-24
Compatibility of Aloe Vera Extract and Hyaluronic Acid in Pore-Tightening Formula

I ordered a pore-tightening formula but haven't paid yet. The formula contains Aloe Vera Extract and Double Hyaluron Liquid. I read that Aloe Vera Extract is incompatible with...

Cosmetics Compatibility Electrolytes Pore Reduction Serum Viscosity
Posted by kularb_f
2019-09-23
Waterproofing Agents in Mascara: Can Aculyn 33 be used?

What ingredient is used for waterproofing in mascara? Can **Aculyn 33 (Acrylates copolymer)** be used for waterproofing?

Cosmetics Film Former Formulation Feasibility Ingredient Function Mascara Waterproof
Posted by sanyarit.w
2019-09-23
Feedback on Anti-Wrinkle and Lifting Cream Formulation

I would like to make an anti-wrinkle and lifting cream using the following ingredients and percentages. Could you please advise which ingredients should be reduced, removed, or...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Cream Formulation Adjustment Skin Firmness Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by kamiin_km
2019-09-23
Custom Toner Formulation with BHA and Other Actives

I would like to inquire about a BHA toner formulation and want to add other ingredients. Could you advise on the percentages? This is for personal use. My proposed formula is:...

Cosmetics Custom Formulation Ingredient Interaction Preservation Toner Usage Percentage
Posted by knndott
2019-09-20
Face Oil Formulation: Ingredient Compatibility and Retinal Equivalence

I want to make a Face oil with the following ingredients: * Grape Seed Oil: Remaining % * Rose Hip Oil (virgin): 25% * Passion fruit oil: 25% * Bakuchiol: 1.5% *...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Compatibility Oil Performance Effect Stability
Posted by batblast41
2019-09-20
Using Shea Butter Directly on Skin

I want to purchase unrefined Shea Butter (Certified Organic) to use directly on my skin because I have dry, cracked skin. However, I saw a warning. I would like to ask if this...

Cosmetics Body Butter Direct Application Hydration Skin Dryness Topical Application
Posted by dekmaria
2019-09-20