Analysis of Your Cosmetic Formula

Based on the ingredient list and the staff's response, here is an analysis of the key components and their availability at MySkinRecipes:

Key Active Ingredients

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): This is a beneficial vitamin for the skin, known for reducing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation (red/black marks), increasing moisture by stimulating collagen and ceramide production, strengthening the skin barrier, reducing oiliness, and improving dark circles under the eyes. MySkinRecipes offers several grades, including Safe-B3™ (available in standard and Switzerland grades) and Extreme-B3™, which is the purest form.
• Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): A key moisturizing ingredient. MySkinRecipes offers various types of Hyaluronic Acid with different molecular weights and properties, including Super-HYA™ (Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate) which has enhanced skin absorption, and a Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base for easy formulation.
• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic acid: This is a highly stable, water-soluble Vitamin C derivative with brightening and antioxidant effects, similar to L-Ascorbic Acid. It helps reduce melanin pigment and is suitable for reducing age spots. MySkinRecipes offers Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate: Another stable, water-soluble Vitamin C derivative with whitening effects. While Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is available, the staff suggested considering Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) as an alternative. Perfect-C™ is an oil-soluble Vitamin C with high stability and effectiveness for whitening, anti-aging, and collagen stimulation.

Gel Forming Agent

• PEG-240/HDI COPOLYMER BIS-DECYLTETRADECETH-20 ETHER: This ingredient acts as a gel-forming agent, specifically creating a "memory gel" or "reshape gel" texture that returns to its smooth form after being disturbed. This is available as Reshape Gel™.

Other Ingredients

• ACMELLA OLERACEA EXTRACT and HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT: The staff noted that these extracts are not available from MySkinRecipes and are present in the original formula at low concentrations (below 0.5% and 0.1% respectively).
• Other ingredients in the formula primarily function as texture modifiers, pH adjusters, preservatives (like Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylisothiazolinone), and fragrance. Many common cosmetic base ingredients and preservatives are available at MySkinRecipes.

You can find detailed information and usage instructions for the available ingredients on the MySkinRecipes website by searching for the product names mentioned above.