0.1% Retinal Reset Serum Pro
One of India's most advanced accessible retinoid serums with a correctly disclosed 0.1% retinal concentration, a deliberate Niacinamide buffer, and Tinogard TT antioxidant to protect the retinal in packaging.
- Skincare beginners
- Using other actives or daytime without SPF
- Pregnant or trying to conceive
- You are new to active skincare - patch test first
Rs. 1,099 - Rs. 1,499 • Analysed 10 June 2026
Retinal (retinaldehyde) is the most potent cosmetic retinoid available without prescription in India. Unlike retinol, which must undergo two enzymatic conversions, retinaldehyde is one step from the active form, delivering faster, stronger results at lower concentrations. This is particularly relevant for darker Indian skin tones where higher retinol concentrations needed for efficacy can increase irritation risk. Start 2 nights per week and build tolerance gradually. Always apply SPF 50 PA++++ the following morning. The Niacinamide is a thoughtful formulation decision for managing the irritation phase common during Indian summer months.
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
Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.
Concentration explicitly stated on label. Retinaldehyde identity correctly communicated rather than conflated with retinol.
Retinaldehyde requires one fewer enzymatic conversion than retinol to reach active retinoic acid form. This is established in dermatological literature.
Retinoid mechanism is well-established, but no formula-specific clinical study measuring wrinkle reduction has been published.
Score breakdown
Public Evidence Score across 5 pillars. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyExcellent29/30Clean allergen profile with a fragrance free formula.
Retinal (retinaldehyde) is the most potent cosmetic vitamin A ingredient available without a prescription and is within accepted safety limits at 0.1% for cosmetic use. Like all vitamin A ingredients, it should not be used during pregnancy and should not be combined with other vitamin A products. One ingredient is listed as 'Ester of Ethyl Olivate', which is not the recognised standard ingredient name. The correct name is 'Ethyl Olivate', an olive-derived emollient. Without the standard name, a complete public safety assessment for that ingredient requires trust in the brand rather than independent verification. No synthetic fragrance, no parabens.
Formula LogicStrong22/25Retinal is a more advanced vitamin A form than retinol.
Retinal is a more advanced vitamin A form than retinol. Retinol requires two conversion steps inside the skin before becoming active; retinal requires only one, delivering faster, stronger results at the same concentration. The rich emollient base of squalane, medium-chain triglycerides, and other oils is designed to offset the dryness and peeling that comes with starting a retinoid. Niacinamide is a deliberate and clinically supported formulation choice to reduce the barrier disruption and inflammation that retinal triggers, especially during the initial tolerance-building period. Tinogard TT is a specialist antioxidant added specifically to protect the retinal from breaking down before use.
Claims EvidenceGood17/25The brand discloses 0.1% retinal concentration clearly on label, which is a meaningful transparency step that most retinoid brands skip.
The brand discloses 0.1% retinal concentration clearly on label, which is a meaningful transparency step that most retinoid brands skip. The retinal versus retinol distinction is correctly communicated. One INCI naming issue with 'Ester of Ethyl Olivate' remains. Niacinamide and peptide concentrations are not disclosed. No independent clinical studies for this formula have been published.
Test TransparencyGrade CFair8/15No independent clinical study or safety assessment is publicly accessible for this formula.
No independent clinical study or safety assessment is publicly accessible for this formula. The disclosed 0.1% retinal concentration is a positive transparency step above the industry baseline. No efficacy data such as wrinkle reduction measurements or tolerability outcomes have been published.
Consumer ClarityStrong4/5The retinal versus retinol distinction is clearly explained and concentration is disclosed.
The retinal versus retinol distinction is clearly explained and concentration is disclosed. Night-use-only and SPF-next-morning guidance is communicated. The 'Ester of Ethyl Olivate' naming non-compliance is a minor consumer clarity gap. Pregnancy and stacking contraindications should be more prominently communicated.
Ingredient list
42 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua (Water) |
Centella Asiatica (Cica) Extract |
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) |
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract |
Ester of Ethyl Olivate |
Glycerin |
Butylene Glycol |
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
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Olive Oil Methyl Ester |
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract |
Propanediol |
Squalane |
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil |
PEG-100 Stearate |
Glyceryl Stearate |
Retinal |
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract |
Tocotrienol (Vitamin E) |
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C) |
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) |
Arginine |
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract |
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer |
Saccharide Isomerate |
Allantoin |
Hydrogenated Polydecene |
Trideceth-6 |
Sorbitan Laurate |
Polysorbate 80 |
Hyaluronic Acid |
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate |
Sodium Citrate |
Sodium Gluconate |
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate |
Sucrose Laurate |
1,2-Hexanediol |
Hydroxyacetophenone |
Lecithin |
Xanthan Gum |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Regulatory screen
Each ingredient mapped against 10 global regulatory authorities
No flagged substances; retinal (retinaldehyde) at 0.1% is within cosmetic use limits under EU Annex V
No flagged substances
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No flagged substances
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No flagged substances
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Claims check
Each marketing claim assessed against publicly available evidence
Concentration explicitly stated on label. Retinaldehyde identity correctly communicated rather than conflated with retinol.
Evidence visible
Retinaldehyde requires one fewer enzymatic conversion than retinol to reach active retinoic acid form. This is established in dermatological literature.
Evidence visible
Retinoid mechanism is well-established, but no formula-specific clinical study measuring wrinkle reduction has been published.
Mentioned only
What would improve this score
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
- ○Niacinamide and peptide concentrations not disclosed
- ○Non-standard INCI name 'Ester of Ethyl Olivate' used instead of correct 'Ethyl Olivate'
- ○No published clinical study for this formula
One of India's most advanced accessible retinoid serums with a correctly disclosed 0.1% retinal concentration, a deliberate Niacinamide buffer, and Tinogard TT antioxidant to protect the retinal in packaging.
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
