Formulation for Whitening, Oil Control, and Pore Reduction Cream

Question

I would like advice on a cream formulation that helps with the following:

Achieve even skin tone and reduce dark spots.
Control skin oiliness (my skin is oily when in air-conditioned rooms and especially when exposed to sunlight, even with sunscreen).
Reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.

I propose the following formulation:

Tranexamic Acid (Trans-White™) 5%
Active Resveratrol™ 5%
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) 5%
Rice Vitamin 5%
MOIST24 5%
Zinc PCA 1%
Light Cream Maker™ 5%
Phenoxyethanol (Optiphen) 1%
Water remaining part

I want to reduce skin oiliness, brighten my face, even out skin tone, and reduce the appearance of pores on my cheeks and forehead. Please provide advice on this formulation. Thank you.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on your skin concerns (oily, dullness, dark spots, melasma, combination skin, and large pores) and the proposed formulation, this combination of ingredients appears well-suited to address your needs.

Here's how the key ingredients in your proposed formula can help:

Tranexamic Acid (5%), Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide 5%), and Active Resveratrol™ (5%): These ingredients work together to target hyperpigmentation, reduce the appearance of dark spots and melasma, and promote a more even and brighter skin tone.
Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide 5%) and Zinc PCA (1%): Niacinamide and Zinc PCA are excellent for regulating sebum production, which will help control the oiliness you experience. They also help to minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, particularly on your cheeks and forehead.
Rice Vitamin (Inositol 5%) and MOIST24 (Glycereth-26 5%): These provide hydration to the skin, which is important even for oily skin, ensuring the skin barrier remains healthy and preventing potential dryness from oil-controlling ingredients.

The percentages you've chosen for the active ingredients are generally within effective ranges and the combination seems synergistic, meaning the ingredients can work together to enhance the overall results.

This formulation should effectively help to reduce skin oiliness, brighten your complexion, even out your skin tone, and reduce the appearance of pores as you desired.