Formula Review for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin with Scars and Large Pores

Based on the ingredients you plan to use in your tester formula and the staff's evaluation, here is an assessment of whether this formulation is likely to achieve your desired results for oily, dehydrated, acne-prone skin with large pores, acne scars, uneven texture, and dullness.

Here is a breakdown of the ingredients and their potential effects based on the staff's feedback:

Ingredients beneficial for brightening and strengthening skin:

• N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine (GlucoBright™) 4%
• Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™) 2% (Staff suggests increasing this to 5% for better oil balance)

These ingredients can help improve skin tone and barrier function.

Ingredients for reducing acne inflammation:

• Rhamnose 3%
• nano silver Pure™ 1%

These ingredients can help calm inflamed acne.

Ingredients less suitable for oily skin lacking balance:

• Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids 5%
• WaterLock™ 2%

The staff indicates these are primarily for increasing moisture and may not be ideal for oily skin that needs oil balance. They suggest focusing on ingredients that help regulate oil production instead.

Ingredient for anti-aging (not directly addressing your main concerns):

• Coenzyme Q10 Extra 1%

This ingredient is primarily for reducing wrinkles and is not directly targeted at your stated issues of acne, pores, or oiliness.

Overall Assessment and Recommendations:

• Acne Treatment: The formula includes ingredients to reduce acne inflammation (Rhamnose, Nano Silver, MSM). However, the staff highlights that treating acne, especially in oily skin, should start with addressing clogged pores (comedones). Your current formula does not include ingredients specifically for dissolving clogged pores, such as BHA or Salicylic Acid. Adding a BHA ingredient would be beneficial for this purpose.
• Oil Control & Large Pores: While Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) helps with oil balance (and the staff suggests increasing its concentration), the formula includes moisturizing ingredients that might not be optimal for oily skin. To better address oiliness and large pores, consider replacing or reducing some of the moisturizing ingredients and incorporating more dedicated oil-balancing ingredients like Zinc PCA or Licorice Extract, as suggested by the staff.
• Acne Scars: The staff notes that treating acne scars depends on their age and depth. For newer or shallow scars, ingredients that stimulate collagen, like Vitamin C, can be helpful. Your current formula does not include Vitamin C.
• Skin Brightening & Texture: N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine and Vitamin B3 can help with brightening and improving skin texture. Addressing clogged pores and inflammation will also contribute to smoother skin.

Conclusion:

Your proposed tester formula contains some beneficial ingredients for brightening, strengthening, and reducing acne inflammation. However, it may not be fully comprehensive for your specific concerns, particularly regarding dissolving clogged pores, optimizing oil balance for oily skin, and effectively treating acne scars.

To better achieve your desired results, you might consider:

• Including a BHA/Salicylic Acid ingredient to address clogged pores.
• Adjusting the moisturizing components and adding more dedicated oil-balancing ingredients (like increasing Vitamin B3, or adding Zinc PCA or Licorice Extract).
• Adding Vitamin C if you are looking to improve the appearance of newer acne scars.

The current formula has some elements that align with your goals, but modifications based on the staff's suggestions would likely make it more effective for your skin type and concerns.