Oil-Free Hydrating Serum - Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Niacinamide 1%
A specifically oil-free hydrating serum with Hyaluronic Acid at a brand-confirmed 2%, which is a high cosmetic concentration, and Niacinamide at a brand-confirmed 1%. Designed for oily and acne-prone skin types that need hydration without any added oils or emollients that could trigger breakouts. Niacinamide at 1% contributes mild barrier-strengthening and anti-inflammatory benefit. The completely oil-free format makes this a safe base under BHA or Retinol serums. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free.
Approved- Oily and acne prone skin
- Sensitive skin types
- Skincare beginners
₹349 · ₹12/ml • Analysed 10 June 2026
Air-conditioning, hard water, and high ambient temperatures dehydrate skin across all types, including oily skin. HA at 2% in a fully oil-free vehicle is specifically well-suited to acne-prone Indian skin. It provides meaningful hydration without any comedogenic risk. Niacinamide's sebum-regulatory effect is relevant during India's humid monsoon and summer seasons. Use as a base layer before actives such as BHA or Retinol, or under SPF in the morning.
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
At a glance
What was checked
Strong
What was checked
The brand confirms the 2% concentration on the product page. Its position in the ingredient list is consistent with this level.
The brand confirms the 1% concentration on the product page. Niacinamide's position in the formula is consistent with this level.
The ingredient list contains no plant oils, mineral oils, or lipid-based emollients. The oil-free claim is fully supported by the public INCI.
No Parfum, Fragrance, or scent-use essential oils appear in the public ingredient list.
The breakdown
Public Evidence Score across 5 pillars. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyExcellent
Clean allergen profile with a fragrance free formula.
Exceptionally clean safety profile from the public ingredient list. No synthetic fragrance, no parabens, no sulfates, no alcohol, no acids, no retinoids, and no oils or comedogenic ingredients were found. Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide are among the safest cosmetic actives available and are suitable for sensitive, rosacea-prone, and reactive skin. Phenoxyethanol is within permitted limits. Carbomer at neutralised pH is non-irritating. No known interactions with other common skincare actives. The formula is safe to layer under acids, Retinol, or Vitamin C serums.
Formula LogicStrong
Glycerin appears very early in the formula, consistent with it being a dominant humectant alongside Hyaluronic Acid.
Glycerin appears very early in the formula, consistent with it being a dominant humectant alongside Hyaluronic Acid. The brand-confirmed 2% HA and 1% Niacinamide are both consistent with their positions in the ingredient list. The oil-free positioning is a specific formulation decision that avoids all emollients and plant oils, making this suitable for acne-prone and oily skin that reacts poorly to lipid-based vehicles. Niacinamide at 1% adds mild barrier-strengthening and sebum-regulatory benefit at a gentle level. One point worth noting: Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant and not an occlusive. In very dry or air-conditioned indoor environments, applying a lightweight moisturiser after this serum will help the HA draw moisture from the environment rather than from the skin's own deeper layers.
Claims EvidenceStrong
Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.
Full ingredient list is available on thedeconstruct.in. Hyaluronic Acid at 2% and Niacinamide at 1% are both brand-confirmed. The oil-free claim is clearly supported by the ingredient list, which contains no oils or emollients. Deconstruct's active concentration disclosure practice is a transparent standard that is above the Indian market average. No unsupported claims were identified. No third-party clinical data for the finished product is publicly published.
Test TransparencyGrade CFair
Full INCI available on the brand website.
Full INCI available on the brand website. Both active concentrations confirmed. Ingredient education content published. No lab test reports, no clinical study, no preservative efficacy test results, and no method documentation are publicly accessible. Grade C: above-average transparency through concentration disclosure and educational content, but no independent third-party testing documentation is publicly visible.
Consumer ClarityExcellent
How-to-use instructions, frequency guidance, warnings about using a moisturiser over HA in dry environments, and suitability notes for oily and acne-prone skin are clearly...
How-to-use instructions, frequency guidance, warnings about using a moisturiser over HA in dry environments, and suitability notes for oily and acne-prone skin are clearly communicated. The product page provides honest and practical guidance for new users.
Ingredient list
Excellent
Ingredient list
| Ingredient |
|---|
Water/Aqua |
Glycerin |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Niacinamide |
Pentylene Glycol |
Panthenol |
Allantoin |
Carbomer |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Disodium EDTA |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Regulatory screen
Clear
Regulatory screen
No obvious public red flag found
No obvious public red flag found
No obvious public red flag found
No obvious public red flag found
No obvious public red flag found
No obvious public red flag found
No obvious carcinogenicity flag found
No obvious public red flag found
Not triggered
Not triggered
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Claims checked
Strong
Claims checked
The brand confirms the 2% concentration on the product page. Its position in the ingredient list is consistent with this level.
Evidence visible
The brand confirms the 1% concentration on the product page. Niacinamide's position in the formula is consistent with this level.
Evidence visible
The ingredient list contains no plant oils, mineral oils, or lipid-based emollients. The oil-free claim is fully supported by the public INCI.
Evidence visible
No Parfum, Fragrance, or scent-use essential oils appear in the public ingredient list.
Evidence visible
What would strengthen this review
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
- ○No preservative efficacy test result is publicly accessible. Independent challenge testing would confirm the preservation system is adequate for the product's water-based format.
- ○No finished product clinical trial or dermatologist test report is publicly published. A study with method, lab name, sample size, and result would allow the hydration and barrier claims to be independently assessed.
This assessment is based only on publicly available INCI, claims, and test evidence. It is not a full Clean Sheet certification. Full certification requires confidential formula review, exact concentrations, supplier documentation, manufacturing records, packaging compatibility, preservative efficacy, stability, and complete claim validation.
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Full methodology
- What global regulations say about each ingredient
- What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
- What formula concentration context changes
- What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
- What the stated user group needs
- What published test evidence confirms
- What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
