Skin Perfect Anti-Ageing & Brightening Serum

A Vitamin C brightening serum.

Skin Perfect Anti-Ageing & Brightening Serum
59
Fair
Best for
  • Combination skin
  • Dull or uneven skin tone
Avoid if
  • Using other actives or daytime without SPF
  • Pregnant or trying to conceive

₹799 · ₹27/ml • Analysed 5 June 2026

Expert Summary

A dual-action brightening and anti-ageing serum combining Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Retinol in a single product. The multi-active approach is ambitious — combining retinol and Vitamin C in one formula presents formulation stability challenges unless specific pH stabilisation strategies are employed. Full INCI and active concentrations are not disclosed. If the formula pH is calibrated for retinol stability (~5.5-6), it may not be optimal for Vitamin C efficacy (typically <3.5 for L-ascorbic acid). Without knowing the Vitamin C form, stability assessment is not possible. Contains synthetic fragrance.

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

Alcohol free
Paraben free

What was checked

Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.

Verified: confirmed from public evidenceSupported: consistent with available evidenceNeeds context: relevant for some usersNot verified: could not be confirmed

Score breakdown

How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.

Ingredient Safety
Good31/50

Retinol carries a pregnancy contraindication — not communicated consistently in marketing.

Retinol carries a pregnancy contraindication — not communicated consistently in marketing. Vitamin C and retinol at high concentrations in a single formula can cause irritation synergy for sensitive skin. Contains synthetic fragrance in a leave-on serum. Without full INCI, complete safety assessment is not possible.

Formula Design
Fair11/20

Combining Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, and HA in one formula is technically complex — each active has different stability pH optima.

Combining Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, and HA in one formula is technically complex — each active has different stability pH optima. L-ascorbic acid requires pH < 3.5; retinol is stable at ~5.5-6; niacinamide forms nicotinic acid with L-AA at high temps. Without knowing Vitamin C form, retinol concentration, or formula pH, there is no way to assess whether these actives are delivered at efficacious or even stable concentrations. The concept cannot be credited without disclosure.

Claims Evidence
Fair9/20

A serum marketed on four actives (Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, HA) discloses the form or concentration of none of them.

A serum marketed on four actives (Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, HA) discloses the form or concentration of none of them. Retinol pregnancy contraindication is not consistently communicated. No published clinical data for this formula. Full INCI not published. This level of non-disclosure is especially concerning for a multi-active leave-on serum combining actives with known interaction and safety considerations.

Ethics & Sustainability
Strong8/10

Indian brand, cruelty-free.

Indian brand, cruelty-free. Botanical sourcing emphasis. Contains synthetic fragrance. Retinol is synthetically derived.

Ingredient list

7 ingredients · INCI order

SafeNoteCaution
Ingredient
Aqua
Vitamin C
Retinol
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance

INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).

Consumer reviews

About this review

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.

Independent reviewPublic evidence only
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
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Multi-active serums that combine retinol and Vitamin C appeal to consumers wanting a simplified routine. The formulation stability challenge is real — always patch test first. For those who prefer separate actives, using Vitamin C AM and retinol PM is the evidence-backed approach.

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