Facial Gel Formula Review: Whitening, Oil Control, Anti-Clogging, Fast Absorption

Subject: Feedback on Facial Cream Formula (Whitening, Oil Control, Anti-Clogging, Fast Absorption)

Thank you for sharing your facial cream formula and goals. Your formula includes several good ingredients for whitening, oil control, and unclogging pores.

Let's review your formula and goals:

• Goals: Whitening/brightening, reducing oiliness, reducing clogged pores, fast absorption.
• Current Formula:
  • Water: 77.8%
  • Allantoin: 0.2%
  • Vitamin B3: 5%
  • BHA: 3%
  • Yeast Radiance™: 3%
  • MatteSilica XL™: 5%
  • Reshape Gel™: 5%
  • Preservative: 1%
  • Total: 100%

Evaluation based on Goals and Staff Feedback:

1. Whitening/Brightening: Vitamin B3 (5%) and Yeast Radiance™ (3%) are excellent choices for this goal.
2. Reducing Oiliness & Clogged Pores: BHA (3%) is effective for exfoliation and unclogging pores. Vitamin B3 also helps with oil control. MatteSilica XL™ is included for oil absorption.
3. Fast Absorption: Your formula uses a gel base (Reshape Gel™), which generally absorbs faster than creams. However, the high percentage of MatteSilica XL™ (5%) in a water-gel base, as noted by the staff, can potentially cause pilling and might affect the speed and feel of absorption.

Suggestions for Adjustment:

Based on your goals and the staff's valuable feedback, here are some suggestions to optimize the formula:

1. BHA Type: As the staff mentioned, ensure you are using Salicylic Acid EZ ([ID 766]) for proper dissolution in this water-based gel formula.
2. MatteSilica XL™: The staff's advice to reduce MatteSilica XL™ ([ID 518]) in a gel base is important. Using 5% might lead to pilling and affect absorption. Consider reducing it to 1-2%. This will still provide some oil absorption benefits while improving the texture and absorption speed.
3. Enhance Penetration and Performance: The staff recommended adding Reservoir-Tech ([ID 1246]) at 3%. This ingredient helps active ingredients penetrate the skin better and prolongs their effect, which is beneficial for ingredients like BHA and Vitamin B3. It can also help reduce potential irritation from BHA. Adding Reservoir-Tech will contribute to the overall effectiveness and potentially improve the perceived absorption (as ingredients are delivered deeper).

Proposed Revised Formula (Example):

To incorporate these suggestions while keeping the total at 100%, you would need to adjust the Water percentage. Here is an example revised formula, reducing MatteSilica XL™ and adding Reservoir-Tech:

• Water: 76.8% (Adjusted)
• Allantoin: 0.2%
• Vitamin B3: 5%
• BHA (Salicylic Acid EZ): 3%
• Yeast Radiance™: 3%
• MatteSilica XL™: 2% (Reduced from 5%)
• Reshape Gel™: 5%
• Reservoir-Tech: 3% (Added)
• Preservative: 1%
• Total: 100%

Summary of Changes and Benefits:

• Reducing MatteSilica XL™ helps prevent pilling and improves the texture and absorption speed in a gel base.
• Adding Reservoir-Tech enhances the effectiveness of active ingredients like BHA and Vitamin B3 by improving penetration and duration of action, while also potentially reducing irritation. This supports your goals for whitening, oil control, and unclogging pores.
• Confirming the BHA type (Salicylic Acid EZ) ensures the ingredient dissolves correctly in your formula.

Remember to test the revised formula in a small batch to check the texture, absorption, and skin feel before making a larger batch. Adjust the MatteSilica XL™ percentage further (between 1-2%) if needed to find the texture you prefer.