Formula Review and Mixing Method

The revised formula you provided is compatible, and the mixing method you described is correct.

Formula Compatibility

The combination of ingredients in your revised formula is suitable for a water-based serum or gel. The active ingredients like Tranexamic Acid, Glucosamine (GlucoBright™), and Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™) work well together for skin brightening and addressing dark spots. Cucumber Extract adds soothing properties, while Glycerin and Double Hyaluron Liquid provide hydration. Phenoxyethanol acts as a preservative.

Mixing Method

Your proposed mixing method is correct:

1. Combine the water-soluble ingredients (Distilled Water, Tranexamic Acid, Glucosamine, B3, Cucumber Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Double Hyaluron Liquid).
2. Mix or shake until they are fully dissolved and combined.
3. Gradually add Xanthan Gum while stirring or blending at high speed until the gel texture forms and the Xanthan Gum is completely dissolved. According to the product description for Xanthan Gum, mixing it with Glycerin first before adding to water can help it disperse better, but adding it directly to the water phase while stirring vigorously is also a standard method.

Using 1% Xanthan Gum should help increase the viscosity and create a slightly thicker gel texture as you intended, compared to using only Hyaluronic Acid as a gelling agent.

If you wish to explore other gel-forming options, Pro Polymer™ is another alternative that can create a gel texture.