Blog Post Directory
Find every single post that I have made in one place. Looking for older content? Use your browser’s Ctrl/Cmd + F on this page. (Updated 6/16/26)
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2026 Blog Posts
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Hydrocarbons in Cosmetic Chemistry: Function, Formulation, and Feel
Esters in Cosmetic Chemistry: Designing Slip, Spread, and Sensory Elegance
Ethers in Cosmetic Chemistry: Slip, Solvency, and Subtle Performance Boosters
Alcohols in Cosmetic Chemistry: Function, Misconceptions, and Formulation Strategy
Carboxylic Acids in Cosmetic Chemistry: Function, Reactivity, and Formulation Control
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Decembe
2025 Blog Posts
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January:
Glyceryl Stearate vs. Glyceryl Stearate SE vs. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
You Can Not Just Add Urea Into a Formulation (Blog Post Version)
February:
Working With Powdered Surfactants Video Tutorial + Formulation
Anhydrous Antiperspirant with Aluminum Chlorohydrate and Deodorant Formula
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Glossy Lip Stain (Formulation)
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Blog Posts 2023
January:
What is Happening? High Melting Point, But Cold Process Material?
Beginner Moisturizer Formulation: Altering The Base Formulation
Making an Emulsion with Glyceryl Stearate and PEG 100 Stearate
Formulating Basics: Adding, Removing, and Substituting Ingredients in Formulations
April:
Formulating with Kojic Acid: My Findings + Advanced Formulation
Working with Difficult Emulsifiers: BTMS-25, Ritamulse SCG, and Olivem 1000.
Anhydrous Body Butters: Having Realistic Expectations (Extended Version)
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Formulating with Fresh Fruit? + My Thoughts on Formulating with Botanicals
Formulating a Lip Gloss & Lip Oil (Collaboration with Tara Lee)
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Basic Water-in-Silicone Emulsion
I am Just Starting to Make Foaming Surfactant Products. What Do I Need?
October:
Liquid Makeup Brush Cleanser (Free Formulation)
Before You Start Using A Ton of Fragrance Oils with Vanilla, Make Sure You Have This Ingredient!
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December:
I have a Science-Related Degree. How do I get into Cosmetic Formulation?
Inexpensive Ways to Make Emulsions Feel Better With an Example Formula
Blog Posts 2022
January:
February:
Making a Simple Surfactant Sample Formula With Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: Not What I Expected
My Experience Using My Homogenizer For the First Time With an Emulsion
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Gel-Cream Foundation (Cold-Process)
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Barrier Repair Facial Moisturizer
Can Emulsifying Wax NF be used Alone?
Learn About Nail Product Chemistry
August:
Overview of the Hair
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How Do We Figure Out the Method For a Formula
Tips for Working With Film-Formers
Preservative Considerations
What is Happening? Aloe Stock Solution
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2021 Blog Posts:
January:
Changes for the New Year + New Series
History of Cosmetics
Peppermint Hand Lotion
February:
Conclusion of the Cocoa and Mint Series + How I Think of Themes
Scaling Formulations: A Video
March:
Introduction to Cosmetics Claims
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June:
What is Happening? My skin is having a reaction.
July:
Lab Safety
August:
Book Announcement
Scientific Method
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2020 Blog Posts
January
February
March
In-depth Cut Crease Tutorial (Video)
Method for Pressing Matte Eyeshadows (Video)
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December:
Second Blog Anniversary ( Links do not work yet)
2019 Blog Posts
December (2018)
January
February
10 Staple Ingredients to Have on Hand at all Times + What you can Make with Them
Review: Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup & Skincare By Marie Rayma
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Formulas of the Year
What is Happening Posts of the Year