Reducing Stickiness in Oil Formulas

Based on the formula you provided, which contains a relatively high proportion of oils and emollients (approximately 66%), including Cyclomethicone and Silky Serum Base Plus (which contribute to the oily phase), the product has a rather heavy and sticky texture when applied to the skin.

According to the staff's recommendation, the primary way to reduce stickiness and make the product feel lighter and absorb better is to significantly reduce the proportion of the oil phase and formulate it as an emulsion (cream/lotion) by adding water and using an emulsifier (cream maker).

Creating an emulsion helps disperse the oil phase within the water phase, resulting in a lighter overall texture that absorbs into the skin better than pure oils or formulas with very high oil content.

• Using Emulsifiers (Cream Maker): If you wish to keep a high oil proportion (more than 50%), the appropriate emulsifier is Oil Cream Maker™. However, using Oil Cream Maker™ with high oil content requires a blender with sufficient power to create the emulsion. If you reduce the oil proportion (as suggested by the staff, to around 25%), you can choose other types of emulsifiers suitable for lower oil percentages, such as Soft Cream Maker™ or Easy Cream Maker™.
• LipidSoft™ Dry and Butylene Glycol: You asked about LipidSoft™ Dry and Butylene Glycol for reducing stickiness. LipidSoft™ Dry (for which LipidSoft™ Dry II is currently recommended as a replacement) is an emollient that provides a dry, lightweight feel, which can improve the feel of the oil phase itself, but it doesn't solve the stickiness issue caused by the overall high amount of the oil/emollient phase. Butylene Glycol is a solvent and humectant and doesn't primarily function to reduce oil stickiness directly in this context.

Therefore, adjusting your formula by reducing the total amount of oils and emollients and creating an emulsion with water and a suitable emulsifier will be the most effective way to achieve the lightweight and fast-absorbing texture you desire for your product.