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Hello. I am making an **anhydrous** face paint formula using EasyMix color powders. I would like to ask about the **Titanium dioxide** that will be added to the formula: * Which type is suitable for anhydrous formulas? * What percentage should be added for clear color payoff? Also, please provide the percentage for the **EasyMix color powders** that should be added.

Cosmetics Anhydrous Formulation Pigment Usage Percentage Coverage Ingredient Selection
Posted by progressiveskin
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I would like to inquire about the effectiveness of two combinations: 1. Vitamin C + E 2. Vitamin C + Peptide Which of these two combinations provides the best effectiveness when mixed together, focusing on the following skin benefits: * Skin bounce/firmness * Smoothness * Reducing wrinkles, dark spots, redness, melasma, and freckles * Skin brightening

Cosmetics Serum Anti-aging Skin Brightening Ingredient Comparison
Posted by rooss1612
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Hello, If I want to make a sunscreen with a Total weight of 50g using Ethylhexyl Triazone (EHT) at the recommended 5% concentration, and use LipidSoft for dissolving it, I would like to ask if this 5% means 5% of the EHT solution = 2.5g (which consists of EHT powder 0.11g + LipidSoft 2.39g)?

Cosmetics Sunscreen Formulation Concentration Solubility Amount Calculation Formulation Feasibility
Posted by dearpoy
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If we want to use Vitamin E mixed into Fractionated Coconut Oil for body and face application, which type of Vitamin E can we use? And what amount should be used?

Cosmetics Oil Usage Percentage Topical Application Antioxidant Oil-based Formulation
Posted by jidapa
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Can Biotin Express be added drop by drop into the shampoo used each time?

Cosmetics Shampoo Hair Treatment Liquid Additive Usage Percentage
Posted by yossaporn
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I have the following gel formula: * Triethanolamine 0.5% * Phenoxyethanol 0.5% * Vitamin E tocopheryl 0.5% * AnyGel 0.75% * Laurocapram 1% * Sweet Lemon 1% * Ethyl Ascorbic acid 1% * Glycerine 2% * Isododecane 5% * DI Water q.s. To 100 The formula is clear after mixing initially, but becomes cloudy after adding Sweet Lemon. Is it possible to make this formula clear?

Cosmetics Gel Turbidity Solubility Fragrance Solubilizer
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Hello, I would like to inquire about liquid soap ingredients. Currently, I am making liquid soap using **N70** as the soap base, but my skin still feels slippery every time I shower. I would like to ask if there are any recommended formulas or soap bases for making liquid soap that provide the **best cleansing** and leave the skin feeling **non-slippery** after showering?

Cosmetics Liquid Soap Texture Easy Rinsing Surfactant Formulation Examples
Posted by info.arunee
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I would like a hair mask formula that meets the following criteria: * Uses **natural active ingredients**. * Is **safe for people with sensitive skin**. * Can be used by **teenagers**.

Cosmetics Cream Hair Treatment Sensitive Skin Natural Formulation
Posted by issay_hi
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Hello. Please recommend a formula for making a spray perfume using floral essential oils as ingredients. Which essential oils should be used and in what proportions to achieve a subtle, long-lasting fragrance? Thank you for your advice.

Cosmetics Spray Perfume Long-lasting Fragrance Formulation Fragrance
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Could you please explain the function and purpose of each ingredient in the following formulation? INGREDIENTS: * Aqua (Water) * Caprylic/capric triglyceride * Cetyl Alcohol * Propanediol * Stearyl Alcohol * Glycerin * Sodium Hyaluronate * Arginine * Aspartic Acid * Glycine * Alanine * Serine * Valine * Isoleucine * Proline * Threonine * Histidine * Phenylalanine * Glucose * Maltose * Fructose * Trehalose * Sodium PCA * PCA * Sodium Lactate * Urea * Allantoin * Linoleic Acid * Oleic Acid * Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides * Palmitic Acid * Stearic Acid * Lecithin * Triolein * Tocopherol * Carbomer * Isoceteth-20 * Polysorbate 60 * Sodium Chloride * Citric Acid * Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate * pentylene glycol * Triethanolamine * Sodium Hydroxide * Phenoxyethanol * chlorphenesin

Cosmetics Cream Ingredient Function Hydration Texture Stability
Posted by ann.thnchnk
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I would like to ask for recommendations on silicones to use in lotion. Which types are good? I plan to make it myself.

Cosmetics Lotion Ingredient Selection Texture Custom Formulation Silicone-based Formulation
Posted by natchasi1974
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Could you please recommend a formula similar to black mascara that is waterproof, non-clumping, thin for use on eyebrows, and partially washable but doesn't smear? Thank you.

Cosmetics Mascara Waterproof Light Texture Film Former Washability
Posted by austiname789
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Could you please advise on the **best** and **most stable** Vitamin C derivative when formulated as a **serum**? Additionally, when packaging Vitamin C serum in a **brown glass bottle (clear green)**, how well does the Vitamin C maintain its efficacy compared to **opaque packaging**?

Cosmetics Serum Stability Packaging Oxidation Skin Brightening
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I would like to inquire about making a colored stick lip balm using natural and vegan ingredients. I have purchased the 4 groups EasyMix powder, Grape Seed Oil, Vitamin B3, and Calendula Extract (Water Soluble). I had an allergic reaction to the 4 groups EasyMix powder previously. 1. Could you please provide a formula, including the proportions, and suggest any additional ingredients needed to make a stick lip balm with these ingredients, focusing on a moisturizing, natural, and vegan concept? 2. Can I mix the Red Iron Oxides EasyMix™ and FD&C Yellow No.5 Lake EasyMix™ powders into the Lip Cream Matte base that I ordered from MySkinRecipes? Can these powders be mixed in by hand? 3. Can the pre-made Lip Cream Matte base be used as a base for making other products, such as adding Titanium Dioxide to turn it into a sunscreen?

Cosmetics Lip Balm Stick Natural Formulation Vegan Formulation Formulation Feasibility
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I have two questions regarding cosmetic ingredients: 1. Compare Isododecane and Cyclomethicone. Why would one choose one over the other? 2. Compare Isohexadecane and Isopropyl Myristate: * Which has better emollient properties? * Which is a broader penetration enhancer? Thank you.

Cosmetics Ingredient Comparison Emollient Penetration Enhancer Texture Solvents
Posted by chwintansrisook
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Can I mix Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) with Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) 100g base? Also, if I want to use 2% Alpha Arbutin, is adding 2g of Alpha Arbutin to the 100g base correct?

Cosmetics Gel Skin Brightening Mixing Procedure pH Suitability Concentration
Posted by siripornmaneerak
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I am currently using `sles`, specifically `N70`, and I am looking for alternative ingredients that can replace `n 70` to make the product gentler. What can I use as a replacement? Thank you.

Cosmetics Surfactant Gentle Formulation Ingredient Alternatives Formula Alternatives Skin Irritation
Posted by timsum_123
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I have a formula using the following ingredients: 1. Activated Resorcinol 2. Natural Bisabolol 3. Madecassoside-80 4. Bakuchiol 5. Dimethyl Isosorbide 6. Salmon Roe 7. 4 Msk 8. Ume Extract 9. Yeast Resurface 10. Ceraminde Complex 11. Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Liquid, Timed-Release) 12. Protec UV 13. Silicone Gel 14. Silky Serum Base Plus My questions are: * Are all these ingredients compatible? Are there any ingredients that cannot be used together in this formula? * What will the texture of the cream be like? Will it be sticky? * Could you please recommend and adjust this formula to make it perfect? * Lastly, will long-term use of Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Liquid, Timed-Release) make the skin thinner or more sensitive to light?

Cosmetics Serum Compatibility Stability Skin Irritation Light Sensitivity
Posted by emotion_23
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If I want to make a water lotion, what kind of binder (`ตัวประสาน`) should I use, or do you have a suggested formula? I want to make it from Rosemary Water. Please provide recommendations.

Cosmetics Gel Thickener Gel Formation Water-based Formulation Formulation Examples
Posted by faiifaii2535
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Based on the following ingredient list, what is the function of Alcohol in this formulation? * WATER(AQUA/EAU) * ALCOHOL * Dipropylene glycol * Dimethicone * Glycerin * DIPHENYLSILOXY Phenyl Trimethicone * Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate * Tranexamic Acid * Trehalose * PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER * PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate * Silica * Erythritol * Potassium Methoxysalicylate * PEG-60 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE * Phenoxyethanol * Behenyl Alcohol * Butylene Glycol * Carbomer * BATYL ALCOHOL * Tocopheryl Acetate * Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate * SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE * POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE * ISOSTEARIC ACID * DIMETHYLACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE CROSSPOLYMER * 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic acid * Xanthan Gum * Polyquaternium-51 * Fragrance (PARFUM) * LAURYL Betaine * SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE * Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate * SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE * Sodium Metabisulfite * Hexyl Cinnamal * Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone * CITRONELLOL * Olea Europaea (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT * Limonene * Linalool * Glucosamine HCl * HYDROLYZED SILK * RUBUS SUAVISSIMUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT * Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract * CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT * Iron Oxides (CI 77492) * LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT * ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS LEAF EXTRACT * UNCARIA GAMBIR EXTRACT * GARCINIA MANGOSTANA BARK EXTRACT(GARCINIA MANGOSTANA) * BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT * ROSA ROXBURGHII FRUIT EXTRACT * Iron Oxides (CI 77491) * Tocopherol * THEANINE * CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT * sodium benzoate * HYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN

Cosmetics Ingredient Function Alcohol Formulation Solvents Concentration Stability
Posted by ann.thnchnk
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