I guess regarding skin feel….it is a little hard to put into words…..but I want that wow factor…. Eyes brightening and widening when the product is first applied…and to some degree, I am getting that. I did not mean to imply that the emulsifier had to carry the load….just contribute, and not detract. I also use HA, silk amino acids, Daikon extract, and some pretty good feeling oils….Camellia, Kukui, Macadamia, Jojoba etc… So I have tried to create the silicone profiles via natural products. I am trying to avoid the synthetics, I am Hawaii based and trying to keep it natural.