Review of Toner/Essence Formula for Dry Skin and Red Marks

Question

Please review this formula for a toner/essence product intended for dry skin with red marks from acne. I would also like to know the mixing instructions. The formula is as follows: Pitera 60%, Safe B3 4%, Gluco Bright 4%, n-acetyl glucosamine 3%, MOIST24 8%, Repair Activator 10%, Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus) 0.5%, Double Hyaluron Liquid 10.5%.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Subject: Feedback on your Toner/Essence Formula for Dry Skin and Red Marks

Hello! Thank you for sharing your formula. This looks like a well-rounded formula designed to address dry skin and red marks from acne.

Here's a quick look at the ingredients and their benefits for your skin concerns:

Pitera (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, 60%): Hydrating and helps improve skin texture.
Safe B3 (Niacinamide, 4%): Excellent for reducing redness, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading acne marks.
Gluco Bright / n-acetyl glucosamine (N-Acetyl Glucosamine, 4% + 3% = 7%): Works synergistically with Niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation (acne marks) and provides hydration. (Note: You listed N-Acetyl Glucosamine twice with different percentages; I've combined them for a total of 7% based on the same product link).
MOIST24 (Glycereth-26, 8%): A humectant that adds moisture.
Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate, 10%): Helps soothe skin and support barrier repair.
Double Hyaluron Liquid (10.5%): Provides intense hydration, great for dry skin.
Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus, 0.5%): Essential preservative to keep the product safe.

The combination of hydrators (Pitera, MOIST24, Hyaluron) and ingredients targeting redness/marks (Niacinamide, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Repair Activator) makes this formula suitable for your skin type and concerns.

Mixing Instructions:

This formula is simple to mix as most ingredients are water-soluble.

Ensure all your equipment (beakers, stirring rod, container) is clean and sanitized.
Measure each ingredient accurately by weight or volume according to your desired batch size (e.g., for 100g, use the percentages as grams).
Combine all the measured ingredients in a clean container.
Stir gently until all ingredients are completely dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
Carefully pour the finished product into your clean storage bottle.

Store in a cool, dark place.

Let me know if you have any more questions!