Improving Cleansing Oil Formula: Viscosity and Mascara Removal

Hello, regarding your cleansing oil formula and the issues with viscosity and mascara removal:

Based on the staff's recommendation, the key to improving both aspects is to replace the Mineral Oil (especially the heavy type you used) with alternative oils/solvents that are more effective at dissolving makeup directly.

1. To reduce viscosity: Replacing the heavy Mineral Oil with lighter oils or solvents like LipidSoft CC and Butylene Glycol should help decrease the overall viscosity of the formula, making it feel less thick.
2. To improve mascara removal: LipidSoft CC and Butylene Glycol are known to be better solvents for makeup pigments and waxes compared to Mineral Oil. Incorporating these ingredients, as suggested by the staff (and used in commercial formulas like FANCL), will significantly improve the formula's ability to dissolve and remove stubborn makeup like mascara.

Suggested Adjustment:
Try replacing the 70% Mineral Oil in your formula with a combination of LipidSoft CC and Butylene Glycol. You can experiment with the ratio of LipidSoft CC and Butylene Glycol to find the desired feel and cleansing performance, while keeping Oilsify 15 at 15% and LipidSoft Moist at 15% initially. For example, you could try replacing 70% Mineral Oil with 50% LipidSoft CC and 20% Butylene Glycol, or other ratios summing up to 70%.

While this substitution might increase the formula's cost compared to using Mineral Oil, it is a common approach used by brands to achieve superior cleansing performance.