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• Jojoba Esters - expensive petrolatum or something more? Cheaper natural alternatives?

  410 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther December 2019Formulating
• Critique my one size fits all liquid crystal daily moisturizer base, % included ?

  797 views 20 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 2019Formulating
• How much and how thick dimethicone is needed to provide any moisturization benefit?

  246 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink December 2019Formulating
• Where to buy 1000 units of a benzoyl peroxide acne cleanser for private labeling?

  93 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink December 2019 Starting a cosmetic line
• How to make an oil based concealer paste less oily and harder?

  129 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink November 2019Formulating
• Topical cholesterol and ceramides - need to use penetration enhancers?

  189 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 October 2019Formulating
• Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly), long term safety of topical application?

  585 views 22 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkBroussard December 2019Advanced Questions
• Similar looking competitor designs - Do you have any protection from copycats?

  140 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Gunther September 2019Cosmetic Industry
• Formula turning white when rubbed into the skin after changing emulsifier, how to solve?

  516 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by raiyana November 2019Formulating
• How much green to use in a fair beige blemish concealer?

  72 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Sibech August 2019Formulating
• How to get products into small stores/salons? Hiring sales people, cold emailing?

  246 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by margi August 2019Starting a cosmetic line
• If a manufacturer increases their MOQ 5x of your best-seller, is there anything you can do?

  169 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by MX_science July 2019Formulating
• HMW Hyaluronic Acid as sole gelling agent in emulsion? How to use.

  214 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink June 2019 Formulating
• Best thickening agents for (Benzoyl) Peroxide containing OIW formulas? List of options

  107 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink May 2019 Formulating
• What form of hyaluronic acid is best? Low MW problematic causes eye irritation and feels dry

  131 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 May 2019Formulating
• Can a retinoid formula be made less drying without impairing efficacy?

  83 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink May 2019 Formulating
• Cosmetics packaging consultants?

  95 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink May 2019 Requests / Opportunities
• 2 SPF pr % "invisible" Zinc Oxide only achievable?

  232 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Microformulation May 2019Formulating
• Butyloctyl Salicylate and Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene - how much do they boost SPF in Zno sunscreen?

  92 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink May 2019 Formulating
• Perry's approach to moisturization

  305 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Belassi April 2019Off Topic
• Can you make a water based USDA organic cleanser?

  81 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Zink April 2019 Formulating
• Oil soluble / low pH compatible ingredients beneficial for acneic skin?

  412 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Doreen April 2019Formulating
• Emulsifier alternative to Glyceryl Stearate + PEG-100 Stearate for low pH AHA body lotions?

  1.1K views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink April 2019Formulating
• FDA to ban all sunscreen ingredients except Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide?

  306 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Bill_Toge April 2019Formulating
• MONTANOV L VS 68 VS 82 (Alkyl vs Coco vs Cetearyl glucosides in emulsifiers)

  1.1K views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink April 2019Formulating
• Critique my TEWL reduction moisturizer base ?

  769 views 23 comments 0 points Most recent by Bill_Toge April 2019Formulating
• Higher end US container suppliers? When container and packaging isn't enough

  276 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Rrivet March 2019Starting a cosmetic line
• Improving Benzoyl Peroxide stability in emulsions - TODO and NOT DOs

  293 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink March 2019Formulating
• How to make a cleanser with Decyl Glucoside better at removing makeup?

  2.8K views 40 comments 0 points Most recent by Zink March 2019Formulating
• What makes eye-cream eye-cream?

  415 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by ngarayeva001 February 2019Formulating
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