Custom Serum Formula for Oily, Aging, Acne-Prone Skin with Brightening Needs

Question

I have oily skin, aging appearance, occasional inflammatory acne, acne scars, and dullness. I am looking for a single daily tester formula that is non-sticky, can be used both morning and night, and is compatible with my doctor-prescribed acne medication.

I would like the formula to include ingredients that help with brightening, such as Alpha Arbutin.

Could you recommend or provide a suitable serum formula?

Answer 1

Hello,

Based on your skin concerns (oily, aging appearance, occasional inflammatory acne, acne scars, dullness) and your request for a single, non-sticky daily tester formula to use alongside your prescribed acne medication, we have refined the formula incorporating the previous staff recommendations.

This formula is designed to address multiple concerns while being suitable for oily skin and usable both morning and night:

WhiteCumin™ 2x: 3% (Brightening, antioxidant)
Allantoin: 0.5% (Soothing, skin conditioning)
Licorice Root Extract (Licochalcone A): 1.0% (Anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, soothing)
Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™): 5% (Anti-aging, brightening, pore appearance, oil control support, soothing)
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract): 1% (Anti-aging, skin renewal support)
Cell-Energy™ (Adenosine): 2% (Anti-aging, skin vitality)
Repair Activator™ (Bifida Ferment Lysate): 10% (Skin barrier support, anti-aging)
Yeast Resurface (Yeast Extract): 3% (Exfoliation support, skin renewal)
Rosa Hybrid Cell Extract (HybridCell™): 2% (Anti-aging, skin regeneration)
AminoSilk™: 3% (Improves skin feel, reduces greasiness)
Phospholipid (Hydrogenated Lecithin): 2% (Penetration enhancer)
Alpha Arbutin: 2% (Brightening, reduces dark spots/scars)

This formula focuses on anti-aging, brightening, and soothing benefits, with ingredients known to be compatible with oily and acne-prone skin. The removal of heavier ingredients and the inclusion of AminoSilk help ensure a non-sticky texture suitable for daily use. Alpha Arbutin was included as a water-soluble alternative for brightening as discussed.

This formula should complement your doctor-prescribed acne treatment by focusing on overall skin health, aging signs, and post-acne marks.