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Maker vs Truth
Bases Edition
Let’s separate base fear from base facts.
When you’re working with bases, it’s easy to second-guess yourself — especially when you’re seeing other makers’ results, reading comments, or hearing conflicting advice online.
This page exists to reset the narrative specifically around bases so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
A Note from Monica
This page exists because I’ve watched so many capable makers lose confidence over things that were never actually problems.
Bases can feel intimidating when you compare your process to someone else’s, or when something looks different than expected and your mind jumps to “I messed this up.”
This page isn’t here to correct you, it’s here to ground you.
Read it slowly. Let it quiet the noise. Use it as a reminder that confidence with bases is built through understanding, not fear.
You’re learning. You’re capable. And you’re allowed to trust yourself as you go.
— Monica
Maker Thought:
“Everyone else’s base looks better than mine.”
The Truth:
You’re seeing different:
fragrances, temperatures, additives & lighting
Bases can behave differently and still be correct.
Your batch doesn’t need to look identical to someone else’s to be successful.
Maker Thought:
“If it isn’t crystal clear, I messed up.”
The Truth:
Clarity can change due to fragrance choice, temperature, mixing, or add-ins like mica.
Cloudiness does not automatically mean failure and many bases clear with time.
Maker Thought:
“More fragrance oil will make it better.”
The Truth:
More oil does not equal better performance.
Staying within recommended and IFRA limits creates: better stability, more consistent results & repeatable batches
Confident makers don’t push limits — they work within them.
Maker Thought:
“If it separates, the base is bad.”
The Truth:
Separation can happen for many reasons and does not automatically mean the base failed.
Many separation issues resolve with:
resting time, gentle remixing, fragrance compatibility checks
Separation ≠ ruined.
Maker Thought:
“I should already understand how all these bases work.”
The Truth:
You don’t need to master every base at once.
GGE bases are designed to share common patterns once you understand the foundation, the rest becomes easier.
Confidence comes from repetition, not instant expertise.
Maker Thought:
“If someone online does it differently, I must be wrong.”
The Truth:
Different methods can still be correct.
Bases, fragrances, environments, and goals vary.
There is rarely one single “right” way.
Following guidelines and testing intentionally matters more than copying someone else.
Maker Thought:
“If I mess up a batch, I’ve failed.”
The Truth:
A learning batch is not a failure it’s data.
Every experienced maker has had cloudy batches, separation, or miscalculations.
The difference is they kept going.
Maker Thought:
“I need a different base to fix this.”
The Truth:
Most issues are process-related, not base-related.
Understanding fragrance load, IFRA, resting time, and additives solves more problems than switching bases.
Maker Thought:
“I can’t sell until I feel 100% confident.”
The Truth:
Confidence grows through use not waiting.
Clear labeling, safe usage, and honest education matter more than feeling perfect.
Labeling: What Actually Matters
Maker Thought:
“My label has to be perfect or I can’t sell this.”
The Truth:
Your label does not need to be perfect it needs to be clear, honest, and intentional.
Labeling is about communicating what the product is and how it’s meant to be used not overloading information.
Maker Thought:
“Everyone else’s label looks more official than mine.”
The Truth:
Professional labels are defined by accuracy, not aesthetics.
Different layouts, fonts, and styles do not make one label right and another wrong.
Maker Thought:
“I don’t even know what’s required on a label.”
The Truth:
You don’t need to know everything at once.
At a basic level, a label should clearly communicate:
what the product is, how it’s intended to be used & basic identification
That is enough to move forward.
Maker Thought:
“If I label it wrong, I’ll get in trouble.”
The Truth:
Fear-based labeling advice online is often exaggerated.
Labeling is about responsible communication — not punishment.
Learning and improving labels over time is normal.
Maker Thought:
“I need a different formula for every product name.”
The Truth:
Many bases can support multiple product names when:
- the intended use is clear
- the instructions match that use
- the labeling aligns with how the product is sold
Strategic labeling is understanding your base not cutting corners.
Ingredients A Light, Honest Perspective
Maker Thought:
“Ingredients are confusing — I’m afraid I’ll mess this up.”
The Truth:
Ingredient listing is a learnable skill not a barrier to starting.
You are not expected to get it perfect on day one.
Understanding ingredients comes with time, repetition, and clarity.
Maker Thought:
“I don’t even know how to list ingredients correctly.”
The Truth:
You don’t have to figure that out alone.
All GGE bases provide ingredient information to support you when it’s time to label your finished products. That means you’re starting with transparency not guesswork.
The Label Builder helps you organize and think through that information calmly, so labeling doesn’t feel intimidating or overwhelming.
You’re not expected to know everything.
You’re expected to use the tools available to you.
The goal isn’t perfection, it’s clarity you can stand behind.
Maker Thought:
“If I don’t fully understand ingredients yet, I shouldn’t sell.”
The Truth:
Most makers refine ingredient labels over time as their confidence grows.
Learning and adjusting is normal, responsible, and expected.
Progress matters more than perfection.
Ingredient Perspective to Remember
Ingredients are about honesty and clarity, not fear.
You are allowed to: learn as you go, ask questions & improve over time
Confident Label Wording Examples
Use these as guidance not rigid rules.
Room & Car Spray
Room & Car Spray
For use in living spaces and vehicles. Spray into the air. Avoid direct contact with surfaces.
Body Mist
Body Mist
Lightly mist onto skin. For external use only.
Hair & Body Shimmer
Hair & Body Shimmer
Shake well before use. Lightly mist onto hair or skin for a subtle glow.
Contains cosmetic-grade mica.
Linen / Fabric Spray
Linen & Fabric Spray
Lightly mist onto fabrics. Test on a small area before use.
Multi-Purpose Spray
Multi-Purpose Spray
Designed for use as a room, linen, or car spray. Follow usage directions accordingly.
Before You Leave This Page
You are not behind.
You are not bad at this.
And you are not expected to know everything immediately.
Base confidence is built through: use, repetition, patience & clarity
And you are already doing that.
Where to Go Next
Need understanding → Base Confidence
Need quick fixes → Base Hacks
Feeling overwhelmed → Confidence Reset
Looking for limits → Individual Base Pages
Move between pages whenever you need.