Formulation Feedback and Comparison

Regarding your first formula with Water, Homeostatine, Beta glucan 5%, DMAE Bitartrate 4%, Regu-age 5%, and Sesaflash 2-3% for combination skin, the staff feedback is correct that the total concentration of active ingredients might be too high, potentially leading to a sticky feeling, especially around the delicate eye area. The suggested reduction in concentration, particularly for Sesaflash to 1% for the eye area, is a good point. You also correctly noted that Sesaflash is not water-soluble, making it unsuitable for a water-based formula.

Let's look at the ingredients in your second formula: Water, Regu-age, Snail Secretion, and Repair Activator.

• Regu-age: This ingredient is specifically designed to target dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. It works by strengthening the skin, reducing inflammation, and protecting against UV damage.
• Snail Secretion: Known for its skin-regenerating properties, Snail Secretion helps to stimulate new skin cell production, reduce irritation, and provide hydration. It contains beneficial compounds like Allantoin, Collagen, Elastin, Glycolic Acid, and peptides.
• Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate): This active helps to support the skin's natural DNA repair process, particularly after damage from UVA exposure. It also contributes to strengthening the skin barrier and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Comparing the two formulas, the second formula (Water, Regu-age, Snail Secretion, Repair Activator) appears to be a more balanced and potentially more effective approach for general skin health and targeting the eye area, especially considering the issues with the first formula's high concentrations and the solubility problem with Sesaflash. The combination of Regu-age for eye-specific concerns and Snail Secretion and Repair Activator for overall skin repair, hydration, and barrier support addresses key aspects of skin care without the potential drawbacks of the first formula.

Ultimately, the best formula depends on individual skin response, but based on the ingredient profiles and the feedback regarding the first formula's concentration and solubility issues, the second formula seems more promising.