Formulation Guides

5 Ingredients Every Beginner Formulator Should Understand

Starting your first formulation can feel overwhelming. These five versatile ingredients are practical, beginner-friendly and commonly used across cleansers, lotions, serums and masks.

Cream cleanser

A lower-foam cleansing format designed to prioritise comfort, glide, and a softer rinse-off feel.

Barrier-support cream

A structured emulsion designed to support barrier function and provide sustained hydration.

Lightweight lotion

Build an oil-in-water emulsion with a reduced oil phase compared to creams Use humectants to support hydration in the water phase Select lightweight emollients to maintain spreadability without he...