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We’ve been reviewing the ingredient list for this product over the last few days – part one, part two, and part three – so let’s take a look at how much of each ingredient we might use. Step four: Figure out how much of each ingredient to use. How do I know how much of...
On Friday, we enjoyed part one of this review of the ingredient list for the Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream by Drunk Elephant, and continued the review with part two yesterday. Let’s finish up the review. Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Isostearate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Glycine Soja Meal/Malt Extract/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate (Pseudozyma...
Yesterday, we started our review of the ingredient list for a potential duplication of Drunk Elephant’s LaLa Retro™ Whipped Cream. It’s a super long list, so we’ve had to break it into three parts! Let’s keep going… Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Isostearate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Glycine Soja Meal/Malt Extract/Yeast Extract Ferment...
In the June duplication request post, LY asked if we could work on Drunk Elephant’s LaLa Retro Cream. “It’s a thick face cream that has a really pleasing texture…thick but also light and comes in a jar with a pump.” Sure, let’s take a look! What is this? “A retro-style moisturizer that rehabilitates, brightens and firms...
We’ve spent the last week looking at various ways we can “improve radiance” and “brighten skin”. On Monday, we took a look at using hydrating and moisturizing ingredients to increase hydration and reduce dryness. On Wednesday, we created a hand & body lotion for more humid climates, and Thursday, we created one for more arid...