Reverse Engineering for Skincare Products

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Cosmetic Formulator Needed — Reverse Engineering 6 Skincare Products (Deformulation) Description I'm developing a men's skincare brand and need a formulation chemist to reverse-engineer (deformulate) 6 reference skincare products. I'll provide the product names and ingredient (INCI) lists — I'm looking for a formulation-science-based reconstruction, not necessarily instrumental lab testing (though let me know if you offer that as well). Products to deformulate (6 total): Cleanser Foaming face wash (exfoliating/acne-focused) Sunscreen / UV protection milk Moisturizer / lotion (barrier repair focused) Toner (hydrating, hyaluronic acid-based) Men's face wash What I need for each product: Master formulation table — ingredients, INCI names, and estimated percentage concentrations Functional rationale for each ingredient (why it's there, what role it plays) Batching/compounding instructions (phase order, mixing, heating/cooling steps) Notes on acceptable substitutions or ranges Basic product specifications (target pH, viscosity, appearance) Packaging recommendations Guidance on scaling the batch up for production runs About me / project: Idea-stage brand, currently in the R&D phase before contract manufacturing I'll share the specific product names and their public ingredient lists once we're in contact This is for competitive benchmarking and formula development for my own brand — not for replicating and reselling the reference products What I'm looking for in a freelancer: Background in cosmetic chemistry, pharmacy, or formulation science Experience specifically with reverse engineering / deformulation from INCI lists (not just forward formulation) Able to share redacted samples of past reverse-engineering work Clear communication on methodology and turnaround

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@teardownbyjeet5

Hi, I’m Jeet Trivedi, a founder in the skincare and wellness industry and the founder of ActiveYork Organic. I work closely with skincare products, advanced formulations, Korean cosmetic science, Indian botanical ingredients, product development, and market positioning. I understand that this project requires more than simply reading an INCI list—it requires understanding ingredient functionality, formulation structure, compatibility, processing, pH, texture, and practical production requirements. I can approach the six products with a formulation-focused mindset and provide clear, organised documentation for each product. I’m hands-on, detail-oriented, and interested in building commercially practical formulations. I’d be happy to discuss the references and expected output.

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@drishu11

I would be happy to support the deformulation and formulation-science reconstruction of your six skincare reference products. I have experience in cosmetic and personal-care formulation, ingredient-function analysis, emulsion and surfactant systems, preservative selection, pH and viscosity optimization, scale-up documentation, and product development. I also have access to laboratory facilities, which allows me to support bench-scale formulation trials and comparative testing where required. For each product, I can prepare an estimated master formula with INCI names and percentage ranges, explain the functional role of every ingredient, define phases and detailed batching/compounding procedures, recommend practical substitutions, and provide target specifications for pH, viscosity, appearance, packaging, and production scale-up. Since an INCI list alone cannot reveal exact commercial concentrations or processing conditions, the reconstruction will be based on formulation chemistry, ingredient order, regulatory usage ranges, and product behavior rather than claiming an exact proprietary formula. If physical samples are available, laboratory evaluation can further improve the reconstruction. Relevant formulation work and redacted examples can be discussed in chat.

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@ImGadelha

Hi! I’m a Chemical Engineer with a strong background in formulation science and a solid understanding of cosmetic ingredients and formulation principles. I can support the de-formulation of your six reference skincare products based on their INCI lists, developing estimated concentration ranges, ingredient functions, manufacturing procedures, target specifications, suitable substitutions, packaging considerations, and scale-up guidance. I understand that the goal is not to simply copy the reference products, but to use them as technical benchmarks for developing your own formulations. I can provide the work in a clear, structured format suitable for your R&D stage and future discussions with contract manufacturers. I’d be happy to review the six products and discuss the methodology, deliverables, and timeline with you.

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