Recommended Gel Formulations for Oily Skin

Daytime Facial Gel

This formula is designed for oily skin with concerns about dark spots, uneven tone, uneven texture, and early signs of aging.

• Water (Distilled Water) - Adjust to 100% after adding other ingredients
• Alpha Arbutin 2%
• Apple Stem Cell Extract (PhytoCellTec™) 2.5%
• Acetyl L-Carnitine 2.5%
• Phenoxyethanol (Sepicide LD®) 1%
• Organic Natural Thickener (ECOCERT) 1-2% (Adjust for desired gel consistency)
• Zinc PCA 1%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) Ultra-Low Niacin 2%
• N-acetyl Glucosamine 4%
• Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane) - Recommended for oil control (Typical use 1-10%)
• Licorice Extract (Water-Soluble) - Recommended for oil control and brightening (Typical use 0.5-5%)
• Triethanolamine - Add drop by drop after mixing to adjust pH to 5.5-7

Nighttime Facial Gel

This formula is similar to the daytime gel but includes Azelaic Acid for additional benefits.

• Water (Distilled Water) - Adjust to 100% after adding other ingredients
• Alpha Arbutin 2%
• Apple Stem Cell Extract (PhytoCellTec™) 2.5%
• Acetyl L-Carnitine 2.5%
• Phenoxyethanol (Sepicide LD®) 1%
• Organic Natural Thickener (ECOCERT) 1-2% (Adjust for desired gel consistency)
• Zinc PCA 1%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) Ultra-Low Niacin 2%
• N-acetyl Glucosamine 4%
• Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane) - Recommended for oil control (Typical use 1-10%)
• Licorice Extract (Water-Soluble) - Recommended for oil control and brightening (Typical use 0.5-5%)
• AZELAIC ACID (POTASSIUM AZELOYL DIGLYCINATE) 10%
• Triethanolamine - Add drop by drop after mixing to adjust pH to 5.5-7

Remember to measure and adjust the pH of your final formulations, especially the facial gels, to ensure stability and efficacy of the ingredients.

Serum Ingredient Replacements

You also inquired about replacing ingredients from your existing serum and what gives it its texture.

Regarding the texture, the feedback indicated that your serum likely has a cream texture due to ingredients like PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Carbomer, rather than being silicone-based. While the website does offer silicone-based ingredients, your serum's composition suggests a non-silicone cream or gel base.

Here is information on the ingredients from your serum list and their availability on the website:

• Snail Secretion Filtrate: Available as Snail Secretion and The Real Snail™ (Freeze-dried snail secretion).
• Butylene Glycol: Available as Butylene Glycol.
• C11-15 Pareth-12: Available as C12-15 Pareth-12.
• PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: Available as PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Eco Solve™ (which contains PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil).
• Carbomer: Various types of Carbomer are available.
• Arginine: Available as L-Arginine.
• Adenosine: Available as Pure-Adenosine™ and Adenosine Triphosphate.
• Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract: Available as Cabbage Rose (Rosa Centifolia) Extract and Rose de mai (Rosa Centifolia) Extract. Note that the descriptions indicate these are primarily for scent and not tested for skin efficacy.
• Cosmos Sulphureus Flower/leaf/stem Extract: A direct replacement with this exact INCI name was not found.
• Lilium Candidum Flower Extract: A direct replacement with this exact INCI name was not found.
• Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower/leaf Extract: A direct replacement with this exact INCI name was not found.
• Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract: A direct replacement with this exact INCI name was not found.
• Phenoxyethanol: Available in various forms, including Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure) and Phenoxyethanol SA.

For the plant extracts that were not found as direct replacements, you could explore other botanical extracts available on the website that offer similar benefits (e.g., antioxidant, soothing) depending on what you liked about those specific ingredients in your original serum.