Analysis of Your Revised Toner Formula

You've described your skin as sensitive, with acne, redness, oiliness, but also a rough/dry texture. This can be a challenging combination, often indicating a compromised skin barrier. Your revised toner formula aims to address these issues.

Suitability of the Formula

The ingredients you've chosen are well-suited for sensitive, acne-prone skin with barrier issues:

• Ceramide (5%) and Beta Glucan (5%): These are excellent choices for repairing the skin barrier, reducing irritation, and providing moisture. Ceramide is a key component of the skin barrier, while Beta Glucan helps strengthen the skin's immune response and soothe irritation. Starting at 5% for each is a good approach, as discussed previously.
• Rice Vitamin (Inositol, Vitamin B8) (3%): This helps balance skin moisture and can be beneficial for both oily and dry areas, aiming for a more balanced complexion.
• Allantoin (0.2-0.5%): Known for its soothing and anti-irritant properties, Allantoin can help calm the skin and support tissue repair.
• Vitamin B12 (3%): This vitamin is effective in reducing inflammation and irritation, promoting skin cell regeneration, and reducing allergic reactions, which is highly relevant for your sensitive skin with redness and acne.
• Green Tea EGCG (5%): A potent antioxidant, EGCG from green tea can help reduce skin oiliness and has anti-inflammatory properties, addressing the oily and acne aspects of your skin.

Potential Stickiness

Regarding stickiness, a formula with 5% Ceramide and 5% Beta Glucan is less likely to be as heavy or sticky as one with higher concentrations (like 10% each). However, the final texture depends on the base formulation (Aloe Vera Gel) and other ingredients. As the staff mentioned, stickiness is subjective. It's best to test this formula to see how it feels on your skin.

Improving Skin Feel: MatteSilica vs. AminoSilk

If you find the formula too sticky or want to adjust the feel, adding a skin feel enhancer is a good idea.

• MatteSilica: This provides a matte finish and helps absorb excess oil, which could be beneficial given your skin's oiliness. It gives a slippery, dry feel.
• AminoSilk: This provides a soft, smooth, and silky feel. It improves the texture without necessarily providing a matte effect or significant oil absorption like MatteSilica.

The choice between MatteSilica and AminoSilk depends on your desired finish. If you want to reduce shine and have a matte feel, MatteSilica is suitable. If you prefer a general soft and smooth texture, AminoSilk would be a good choice. You could also consider experimenting with a small amount of each or trying them in separate test batches.

Recommendation

Your revised formula is well-designed to address your complex skin concerns. Start by testing the formula with 5% Ceramide and 5% Beta Glucan. If the texture is acceptable, see how your skin responds. If you need to reduce stickiness or improve the feel, consider adding either MatteSilica for a matte finish or AminoSilk for a silky feel, based on your preference. Remember that adjusting concentrations or adding ingredients should be done gradually, as advised by the staff.