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Base Hacks
Quick fixes, smart shortcuts, and confidence-saving moves.
This page is for the moments when something feels off and you don’t need an explanation you need to know what to do next.
These hacks apply across most GGE liquid bases and are designed to help you move forward calmly and confidently.
If you want the why, start with Base Confidence.
If you want fast clarity, you’re in the right place.
Fix It Fast
Start here if something feels wrong.
Added too much fragrance oil?
→ Add unscented base to bring the fragrance percentage back into range. Use the fragrance calculator to determine how much base to add.
Looks cloudy?
→ Let it rest. Don’t add anything immediately.
Separated?
→ Gently remix and allow time to settle.
Mica settled?
→ Normal behavior. Shake before use and label “Shake to Activate.”
Need the reasoning behind these fixes? Visit Base Confidence.
Fix-It-Fast Hacks (Panic Mode)
I Added Too Much Fragrance Oil
This happens and it does not automatically mean the batch is ruined.
Do this:
If the fragrance percentage exceeds the recommended or IFRA limit, add additional unscented base to bring the percentage back into range
Use the fragrance calculator to calculate the correct dilution
Allow the batch to rest before making further changes
Learning batches build skill.
It Looks Cloudy
Cloudiness is often temporary.
First let the product rest & avoid adding anything immediately. Recheck after settling.
Most cloudiness resolves on its own.
It Separated
Separation does not automatically mean failure.
Try gently remixing and allow time to rest. Confirm fragrance compatibility
Separation ≠ ruined.
Universal Process Hacks
Start in the Middle
If a fragrance load range is listed, start in the middle.
Why it works: Better stability, easier repeatability and less troubleshooting
Maximum fragrance load is not required for quality.
One Change at a Time
If something feels off, change one variable only.
Do not adjust fragrance, percentage, additives, and mixing method all at once.
Control creates clarity.
Stop Overmixing
Overmixing can introduce bubbles, cause cloudiness & create unnecessary doubt
Mix until uniform. Then stop.
Multi-Use & Product Unlock Hacks
4oz Bottles = Car Spray
Room spray is car spray, it’s simply labeled and packaged for vehicle use.
Best practice:
Use smaller bottles (4oz works great)
Label clearly for intended use
Educate customers on proper use
Same base. Same formula. New product category.
Hair & Body Shimmer
Hair & body shimmer can be created using body mist base + mica or mica flakes.
What to know:
Mica will naturally settle this is expected behavior
Best practice:
Use a small amount of mica
Make sure the mica is cosmetic grade (GGE mica is cosmetic grade)
Shake before use
Market as “Shake to Activate” This is physics, not failure.
One Base, Multiple Labels
The same finished product can often support multiple product names when labeled correctly.
Examples:
Room Spray → Car Spray
Body Mist → Hair & Body Shimmer
Linen Spray → Fabric Freshener
This is strategic positioning not cutting corners.
Add-In & Customization Hacks
Less Color Performs Better
Too much colorant or mica can affect clarity and stability.
Best practice: Start with very small amounts & build gradually
Shake Is a Feature
If a product needs shaking label it confidently & market it intentionally
“Shake to Activate” is a feature, not a flaw.
Measurement & Calculation Hacks
Don’t Guess, Calculate
If you’re unsure about fragrance percentage, oil weight, or dilution amounts, use the fragrance calculator.
Confident makers rely on systems not guesswork.
Label Every Test Batch
Always include the fragrance name, percentage used and date.
Future you will thank you.
Confidence & Profit Hacks
One Batch, Multiple SKUs
A single batch can often be bottled into multiple sizes & sold as multiple product types
This reduces waste, increases margins, and simplifies production.
Education Sells Better Than Strength
Customers trust: clarity, consistency & professional explanation
You don’t need the strongest scent, you need the clearest messaging.
Mindset Hacks (These Matter)
Stop Comparing
Different results happen because fragrances, environments, and techniques vary.
Your process is valid.
Trust the Base
GGE bases are designed to work.
If you followed the guidelines, trust yourself — don’t assume failure first.
Need More Context?
Want the why → Base Confidence
Need myth-busting → Maker vs Truth
Feeling overwhelmed → Confidence Reset
Looking for limits → Individual Base Pages
Move between pages anytime.
Final Reminder
You don’t need to know everything to be good at this.
You need calm decisions, clear information, and trust in yourself.
You’ve got this even on the messy days