Shero helps brands organise these requirements into a clear product brief before formulation begins, creating a stronger connection between product positioning, R&D, packaging and final manufacturing.
Define What Your Skincare Product Needs to Deliver
From hydration and barrier support to brightening, oil balance, sensitive-skin care and cleansing, Shero helps translate target skincare concerns into clear development directions for formulation, packaging and testing.
Shero helps brands organise these requirements into a clear product brief before formulation begins, creating a stronger connection between product positioning, R&D, packaging and final manufacturing.
HYDRATION & BARRIER SUPPORT
Hydration concepts can be developed around different levels of moisture, richness, absorption and skin feel depending on the target consumer and product format.
Formula directions may include humectant systems, emollients, ceramides and other suitable moisturising or barrier-supporting ingredients according to the desired product positioning.
Develop Around Moisture, Comfort and Barrier Support
Essence & Serum
Toner
Cream & Lotion
Face Mist
Sheet Mask
Hydrogel Mask
Lip Care
Ingredient selection, concentration and final claims are evaluated as part of the complete formulation.
Hydration Type
/ Maintain optimal moisture levels. /
Common Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Ceramides
Oil Control Type
/ Balance Oil Production for Clearer Skin. /
Common Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Kaolin Clay, Zinc Oxide
Sensitive Care Type
/ Relief for sensitive skin. /
Common Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Colloidal Oatmeal, Green Tea Extract
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OIL BALANCE & CLARIFYING
Products for oily or combination skin can be developed around lightweight sensory, reduced greasy feel, cleansing, mattifying or clarifying directions.
Formula strategy may consider texture, oil-phase composition, absorbent materials, selected skincare ingredients and exfoliation systems according to the product type and target market.
Lightweight Skincare for Oily and Combination Skin
Lightweight Serum
Oil-Control Lotion
Clay Mask
Gel Mask
Clarifying Toner
Cleansing Products
Ingredients and claims associated with acne treatment or other drug functions require separate target-market regulatory evaluation
Whitening and Brightening Type
/ A Brighter, More Even Complexion. /
Common Ingredients: Vitamin C, Niacinamidel Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Licorice Extract
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SENSITIVE SKIN & SOOTHING
Sensitive-skin concepts can be developed with particular attention to ingredient selection, fragrance direction, sensory profile and the intended level of product simplicity.
Depending on the brief, development may focus on moisturising, soothing, barrier-supporting or low-sensory-burden formula directions.
Develop with Simplicity, Comfort and Skin Tolerance in Mind
Depending on the brief, development may focus on moisturising, soothing, barrier-supporting or low-sensory-burden formula directions.
Possible development requirements may include:
Fragrance-Free Direction
Simplified Ingredient Strategy
Soothing Ingredient Direction
Barrier-Supporting Formula Concepts
Sensitive-Skin Testing Requirements
Suitability for sensitive-skin positioning should be evaluated through the final formula, safety assessment and applicable testing rather than assumed from individual ingredients alone.
Repairing Type
/ Your solution to damaged skin. /
Common Ingredients: Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Vitamin C, Retinol Plant extracts like Aloe Vera and Chamomile
Anti-Aging Type
/ Restore and rejuvenate with ease. /
Common Ingredients: Retinol, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Antioxidants
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BRIGHTENING & TONE EVENNESS
Brightening concepts can be developed around radiance, dullness and the appearance of uneven skin tone or dark spots.
Formula development considers the target market, selected ingredients, concentration, texture, stability and the level of claim substantiation required for the final product.
Develop for Radiance and More Even-Looking Skin
Essence & Serum
Ampoule
Toner
Cream & Lotion
Facial Masks
Specific whitening, pigmentation or melanin-related claims require market-specific regulatory and claims review.
/ Pure, Safe, and Effective /
✔ Free from fragrances – Eliminates unnecessary irritants to ensure maximum skin compatibility.
✔ Free from alcohol – Prevents dryness and maintains optimal hydration levels.
✔ Free from potential allergens – Minimises the risk of sensitivity and irritation.
With a focus on purity and efficacy, our products soothe, repair, and deeply hydrate the skin without compromising its delicate balance.
Potent Repair Ingredients
• Centella Asiatica (Cica) – Promotes wound healing, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the skin barrier.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – Deeply hydrates, soothes irritation, and enhances skin elasticity.
• Hyaluronic Acid – Locks in moisture, keeping the skin plump and well-hydrated.
• Ceramides – Strengthen the skin’s natural protective barrier and prevent moisture loss.
• Allantoin – Calms sensitivity, promotes cell regeneration, and improves overall skin texture.
• Yeast Extract – Rich in amino acids, peptides, and antioxidants, it supports skin repair, enhances elasticity, and reinforces the skin barrier.
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Purification
Deep Cleansing for a Refined Complexion.
Exfoliating Type
/ Reveal Smoother Skin. /
Common Ingredients: Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), Enzymes, Physical exfoliants like sugar and salt
Cleansing Type
/ Remove Impurities and Makeup. /
Common Ingredients: Surfactants, Botanical Extracts, Humectants
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INGREDIENT & CLAIM DIRECTION
Ingredient selection should not be treated as simply adding one ingredient to create one function.
A finished skincare formula needs to balance ingredient concentration, compatibility, stability, preservation, texture, sensory performance, packaging and regulatory requirements.
/ Ingredients Are Part of the Formula System. /
Preferred Ingredients
Ingredients to Avoid
Target Skin Concern
Desired Product Claims
Texture & Sensory Direction
Vegan-Compatible Requirements
Fragrance Requirements
Retailer Ingredient Policies
Target Market
Our team can then evaluate suitable formulation approaches for the complete product.