Troubleshooting Cream Formulation: Stickiness, Thinning, and Separation Issues

Based on the staff's review, there are two main issues with your proposed formula:

1. High concentration of active ingredients: The total percentage of active ingredients is too high, leaving only 36% water. This low water content will result in a sticky texture that is not suitable for use, even as a night cream.
2. Emulsifier incompatibility: Some ingredients, such as Sodium Lactate Plus, are electrolytes. The Light Cream Maker emulsifier you've chosen is not compatible with electrolytes, which can cause the formula to thin, weaken, or even separate.

The staff recommends adjusting the formula significantly:

• Reduce the total amount of active ingredients to increase the water percentage to 60-70%.
• Consider removing ingredients that may not be essential for your specific skin type (normal skin) or goals, such as Sodium Lactate Plus, Double Hyaluron Liquid, WaterLock, and Glycosaminoglycans Complex. Glycosaminoglycans Complex, for instance, is primarily for reducing irritation, which you haven't indicated as a concern.
• If you need moisturizers, choose only one or two and use them at a lower concentration (e.g., Double Hyaluron Liquid at 1-2%).
• Ensure the chosen emulsifier is compatible with all ingredients, especially electrolytes if you choose to include them.

Adjusting the formula based on these points will help create a more stable, effective, and pleasant-to-use cream.