Adjusting Gel Mask Formula for Hydration, Soothing, and Texture

Based on your goal to create a cooling, hydrating gel mask that reduces irritation and strengthens skin cells, with a texture similar to IPL gel, and considering the staff's feedback on your proposed formula:

Your formulation is a good starting point, and the mixing steps you outlined are correct. However, based on the properties of some ingredients and their recommended usage, a few adjustments are suggested:

• Lift-Now™ (ID 406): The staff noted that Lift-Now™ is primarily for temporary skin tightening before events. If your goal is long-term skin conditioning and strengthening rather than temporary lifting, it is recommended to omit this ingredient.
• Allantoin (ID 75): Allantoin has a limited solubility in water (up to 0.5% of the water content). With 69% water in your formula, the maximum soluble amount is 0.345%. The staff recommends using 0.2%, which is sufficient and ensures it fully dissolves without crystallization.
• Pro Polymer (ID 234): This is your gelling agent. The staff advises that 1% Pro Polymer is usually sufficient to create a gel texture. Using 2% might result in a texture that is too thick and potentially harder to mix thoroughly. Reducing it to 1% should still provide a suitable gel consistency, potentially closer to an IPL gel texture which is often not excessively thick.

The other ingredients like Aloe Vera, Natto Gum, Beta Glucan, WaterLock™, Calendula Extract, MOIST72, Squalane, Menthyl Lactate, and PE1-Aqua are suitable for the intended benefits of hydration, soothing, strengthening, and cooling.

In summary, the formula is viable with the suggested adjustments to Lift-Now (optional removal), Allantoin (reduce to 0.2%), and Pro Polymer (reduce to 1%). The mixing procedure is correct.