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Discover the science behind Milk Makeup's viral Cooling Water Jelly Tint as we recreate this innovative beauty product. Learn about the key ingredients that create its unique bouncy texture, hydrating properties, and long-lasting color. From gelling agents to water-soluble dyes, we break down the formula and share our lab process for crafting this game-changing cheek and lip tint.
To understand the process of how to reverse engineer a cosmetic product, check out the two YouTube videos below which we created with Christine Hwang, Annalisa Branca @skinperspective and Alex…
Mixing is an essential part of cosmetic making. There are a huge variety of mixers on the market and it can be overwhelming trying to decide the type of mixer…
As an educator I find giving students practical exercises a powerful, interactive and fun learning tool. Our fun formulation exercises are aimed at formulators (homecrafters and chemists alike) and…
Formulations don't have to be complex. This one is super simple and a breeze to dupe. Cold process, no oil phase, and all ingredients are easy to get hold of…
How to make your emulsion thicker or thinner. First analyze your formula to see what ingredients are contributing to viscosity. This is usually the emulsifier blend, gums/polymers and any fatty…
I was first introduced to this new ingredient in March 2019 by its manufacturer, Alchemy Ingredients. Caroline from Alchemy hosted a special workshop for a small group of formulators which…
Our very own Jane Barber was one interviewed for this informative article on DIY hand sanitizers by The Ecowell: https://www.theecowell.com/blog/hand-sanitizer