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Could you suggest ingredients or bases that are safe to use in lip products?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Lip Balm Lip Product Raw Material Safety
Posted by wantanee.abb
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Hello, I would like to ask if there are any alternatives to Cetyl Alcohol that provide a similar texture, but are not Cetearyl Alcohol? I need something very gentle for...

Cosmetics Gentle Formulation Ingredient Alternatives Lip Product Natural Formulation Thickener
Posted by immorstwang
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Which is stickier, Glycerin or Diglycerin?

Cosmetics Ingredient Comparison Stickiness Texture Viscosity
Posted by fluffy_dd
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Based on the ingredient list provided for Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum, which has a clear texture, how is this clear serum texture achieved despite the presence of...

Cosmetics Clarity Gelling Agent Serum Solubilizer Texture
Posted by touchzhakornxx
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I made a lip gloss according to this formula and left it overnight for 2 nights, and it completely settled as shown in the pictures. How can I fix this problem?

Cosmetics Lip Gloss Precipitation Stability Suspending Agent Viscosity
Posted by jn_andy
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Regarding **Retinal (Retinaldehyde)**: 1. How sensitive is **Retinal (Retinaldehyde)** to light? 2. What factors cause the substance or formula to darken or change color? 3. Is...

Cosmetics Color Changing Degradation Light Sensitivity Serum Stability
Posted by friend_r.w62
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If I want to make a cloudy white, milky serum, should I use milk extract or regular fresh milk?

Cosmetics Ingredient Selection Preservation Serum Stability Texture
Posted by proskin09
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I would like to know if using high concentration Vitamin C serum (15-20%) will make my face thin and sensitive to the sun.

Cosmetics High Active Content Sensitive Skin Serum Skin Brightening Sun Protection
Posted by mint.nongkapat
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How can I increase the coverage of my foundation cream? Could you recommend which ingredients to add to achieve higher coverage?

Cosmetics Coverage Custom Formulation Dispersion Foundation Pigment
Posted by tipaporn9937
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I need a serum formulation focusing on skin rejuvenation, reducing wrinkles, increasing hydration, and brightening the skin. **Skin type:** Dry but not peeling, with some...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Formula Review Serum Skin Brightening Texture
Posted by jaruwan_nick
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I would like to adjust the ingredients in my facial cleansing mousse formulation to achieve a finer and softer foam. What ingredients should I adjust or add? My current...

Cosmetics Facial Cleanser Foaming Mousse Surfactant Texture
Posted by nan.anongnart
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Regarding the ingredient **Pure-Melatonin™** (Odorless, White Powder): 1. What substances can **Pure-Melatonin™** be dissolved in? 2. What is the dissolution rate for...

Cosmetics Powder Solubility Solvents
Posted by kphphph
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I am currently formulating a lip balm and would like to add the following ingredients: * Sunscreen * Antioxidant to prevent rancidity * Preservative to prevent microbial growth...

Cosmetics Ingredient Selection Lip Balm Oxidation Preservation Sun Protection
Posted by preeyanuch.sri80
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Hello, Is it possible to mix: * `Tocotrienols` 2% * `Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum` 98% to create a Vitamin C & E formula that is not oily? When I used the...

Cosmetics Compatibility Formulation Feasibility Non-sticky Texture Serum Stability
Posted by peeya_pgi
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Activated Resorcinol and Sym White are oil-soluble. Can they also be dissolved in Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol?

Cosmetics Oil-based Formulation Raw Material Solubility Solvents Water-based Formulation
Posted by insawang.ch
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Could you please recommend ingredients that can help combine approximately 5-10% oil with water to create a gel texture that is not opaque white, but rather clear or...

Cosmetics Clarity Electrolyte Tolerance Emulsion Gel Stability
Posted by insawang.ch
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Could you recommend ingredients that can blend approximately 5-10% oil with water to create a clear or near-clear gel texture, which is also tolerant to electrolytes and works...

Cosmetics Clarity Electrolyte Tolerance Emulsifier Gel pH Suitability
Posted by insawang.ch
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Could you please provide a formula for a clear, water-based lubricant gel that dries slowly? I previously tried mixing the following ingredients, but the resulting gel dried...

Cosmetics Drying Speed Gel Humectant Texture Water-based Formulation
Posted by kachaphod
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Besides Fractionated Coconut Oil and Jojoba Oil recommended for use in Oil Soap, are there other oils you recommend to be used as the main ingredient (around 50% or more)? I am...

Cosmetics Cleansing Oil High Oil Content Ingredient Selection Odor Stability
Posted by p.peeraya.n
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I would like to make an air freshener spray without using Alcohol, as I am allergic to Alcohol. What ingredient should I use to combine Fragrance Oil and Essential Oil with water?

Cosmetics Air Freshener Alcohol-Free Formulation Allergy Solubilizer Spray
Posted by mychomstyle
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