Moisturizing Cream Formula Adjustment

Based on your moisturizing cream formula and the texture issues you're experiencing (not dense, greasy, slow absorption, sticky), here are some suggestions for modification to achieve a denser, faster-absorbing, non-greasy, and easy-to-spread texture:

Your current formula has a good base, but the texture can be improved by adjusting the balance of thickeners and emollients. The presence of Petrolatum, even at 0.5%, can contribute to a greasy feel and slow absorption. The level of thickeners might also be slightly low for a denser cream.

Here are the proposed adjustments:

• Remove Petrolatum (0.5%): Petrolatum is a heavy occlusive agent that is likely contributing significantly to the greasy feel and slow absorption. Removing it will result in a much lighter, less greasy texture.
• Increase Carbomer 940 (from 0.3% to 0.5%): Increasing the primary gelling agent will help create a denser, more structured cream texture.
• Keep other ingredients: Maintain the percentages of Glycerin (3.0%), Xanthan Gum (0.2%), Cetearyl Alcohol (3.0%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (2.0%), Cetyl Alcohol (2.5%), Ceteareth-20 (2.0%), Dimethicone (3.0%), Stearic Acid (2.0%), Coffee pulp extract (5.0%), and Microcare PHC (1.0%). The combination of fatty alcohols (Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid) provides body, while Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Dimethicone help with spreadability and skin feel without being overly heavy (especially after removing Petrolatum).
• Adjust Water: Increase the water percentage to balance the removal of Petrolatum and the slight increase in Carbomer 940. The new water percentage would be 75.8%.

Revised Formula Suggestion:

• Water: 75.8%
• Glycerin: 3.0%
• Xanthan Gum: 0.2%
• Carbomer 940: 0.5%
• Cetearyl Alcohol: 3.0%
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: 2.0%
• Cetyl Alcohol: 2.5%
• Ceteareth-20: 2.0%
• Petrolatum: 0.0%
• Dimethicone: 3.0%
• Stearic Acid: 2.0%
• Triethanolamine: Adjust pH to 5
• Coffee pulp extract: 5.0%
• Microcare PHC: 1.0%

This revised formula should provide a denser texture due to the increased Carbomer, while the removal of Petrolatum and the balance of other emollients will lead to faster absorption, less greasiness, and a non-sticky feel, while still maintaining easy spreadability. Remember to adjust the amount of Triethanolamine as needed to achieve a final pH of 5.