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I want to make a fragrant body butter that is not too hard, is easy to apply, and is suitable for very dry skin. Please review my formula below and advise if it can be mixed...

Cosmetics Body Butter Emulsifier Mixing Procedure Skin Dryness Texture
Posted by wrasbhisa.a
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I am formulating a cream and would like to modify my formula, incorporating Retinal along with several other active ingredients. I understand that Retinal (Retinaldehyde) is...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Formulation Adjustment Mixing Procedure Oxidation Stability
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I have a large quantity of fresh lemons and would like to use them to create skincare products with a shelf life of at least 1 year. What are the challenges of using fresh...

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Microbial Contamination Natural Ingredients Shelf Life Stability
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I am looking for a formulation for a concentrated, clear liquid serum with anti-aging and moisturizing properties, suitable for mature skin (50+). I need a formula that can be...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Formulation Examples Hydration Manual Mixing Serum
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What are the active ingredients in the ME Ultimate 2 formula, and what are the available alternatives from MySkinRecipes for DIY formulation?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation DIY Formulation Hydration Ingredient Alternatives Skin Brightening
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I would like to make a serum using Light Cream Maker. What factors affect the viscosity of the product? For a physical sunscreen using Silk Serum as a base, with Zinc and...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Serum Sunscreen Formulation Viscosity Waterproof
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What type of colorants are used for lip products, and are they different for lip gloss and lip matte? How is the difference in texture (glossy vs. matte) achieved?

Cosmetics Coloring Glossiness Lip Product Matt Finish Texture
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Please review the following formula and mixing method for a body spray intended to be long-lasting (8+ hours): **Formula:** * Love Spell: 30% * Last Fix: 10% * Ethyl Alcohol:...

Cosmetics Formula Review Fragrance Longevity Mixing Procedure Packaging Perfume
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Could you recommend a basic formulation concept for Hair Line Shadow Powder?

Cosmetics Adhesion Coloring Formulation Examples Hair Styling Powder
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Review of a proposed gel formulation with the following ingredients and percentages: * DI Water 87% * Aloe Vera Extract 3% * Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) 1% * Safe-B3™ (Vitamin...

Cosmetics Formula Review Gel Preservation Usage Percentage
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I am developing a body cream formula aiming for anti-aging, whitening, and moisturizing benefits with a non-greasy feel. The formula includes Retinal, GlucoBright, Safe-B3,...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Cream Skin Brightening Stability pH Adjustment
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I am developing a serum formulation containing powders like Nylon-12 and Boron Nitride. Following previous advice, I adjusted the formula as follows: * Reduced Cyclomethicone...

Cosmetics Dispersion Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Suitability Serum Texture
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I would like a skincare formula (cream/serum/gel) to help with acne, dark spots, and skin brightening.

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Cream Hyperpigmentation Serum Skin Brightening
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What color and finish will Red Orange Mica provide when used in a lip balm formulation, compared to using pigments like those in the EasyMix Color or Pigment groups?

Cosmetics Coloring Glossiness Ingredient Comparison Lip Balm Matt Finish
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Regarding the use of PE-1 Aqua penetration enhancer: 1. Can the following ingredients be used with **PE-1 Aqua**? * Creatine 100 * Wrinkle-Fill™ (L-Tyrosine) * Panthenol (Pro...

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Penetration Enhancer Product Layering Serum Skin Absorption
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I have questions regarding the ingredient PE-1 Aqua: 1. Does PE-1 Aqua transport water-soluble or oil-soluble substances? 2. I am confused because PE-1 Aqua is described as...

Cosmetics Ingredient Function Ingredient Information Mixing Procedure Penetration Enhancer Solubility
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What is the correct percentage of Fix in a perfume formulation using 27ml Head Perfume, 54ml Alcohol, and 8.1ml Fix? Is it possible to use the perfume immediately after mixing,...

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Fragrance Fixation Perfume Storage Conditions Usage Method
Posted by nursesomjeedz
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I want to create a "Milk Skin Nourishing Vitamin" product for spa use that turns into a white milk when wet. What is the difference between Oil Milk (Laureth-4) and Oil Soap...

Cosmetics Emulsification Emulsifier Milky Texture Shower Oil Skin Nourishing
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I would like a lipstick formula with a specific texture. Also, I need advice on achieving an intense red color. The red lipstick pigment I ordered turned pink when I used it....

Cosmetics Color Changing Coloring Lipstick Pigment Stability
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Could you provide an example formulation for a matte lipstick, including the ingredients and their recommended percentages?

Cosmetics Formulation Examples Lipstick Matt Finish Texture Usage Percentage
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