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ApprovedAmahvas Ocean of Milk sets a high bar for claim substantiation in the Indian market, offering a clinically proven night concentrate for skin renewal, albeit at a luxury price point.
₹14,257 • Analysed 14 September 2026
This product is positioned at a very high price point (₹14,257 for 30ml), making it a luxury offering in the Indian market. The brand's extensive clinical data, including instrumental measurements, is a significant differentiator and addresses the growing demand for evidence-backed claims among Indian consumers. The responsible warning for pregnant/breastfeeding women due to Retinal and the fragrance-free formulation are well-suited for the Indian climate and sensitive skin types.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to review, rank, or approve a product. 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.
Backed by a double-blinded clinical and consumer perception study on 32 subjects (34-55) and a sensitive skin assessment on 26 subjects (19-54), which found the product to be non-irritating and supported renewal.
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists 'Retinal'.
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, and Gluconolactone.
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Bifida Ferment Lysate and Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment.
The provided INCI list contains more than 14 ingredients.
Aspirational marketing language, not a measurable claim.
The 'patent-pending' status is stated but no public record or application number is provided for verification.
Clinical study results show improvements in skin tone (clarity), firmness (elasticity), and reduction in wrinkles/pores (suppleness).
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the product page (amahvas.com).
Screened against the ingredient database (15 of 42 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Contains a retinoid (retinal) - generally advised against during pregnancy. Not a general-safety issue.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice |
Glycerin |
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil |
Bifida Ferment Lysate |
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer |
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate |
Cyclodextrin |
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil |
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Niacinamide |
Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment |
Sea Water |
Mandelic Acid |
Retinal |
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil |
Collagen Amino Acids |
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract |
Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract |
Lactobionic Acid |
Whey Protein |
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract |
Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Hydrolyzed Pearl |
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract |
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract |
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate*/VP* Copolymer |
Cetostearyl Alcohol |
Gluconolactone |
Tocopherol |
Propanediol |
Pentylene Glycol |
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer |
Maltodextrin |
Polyglutamic Acid |
Aspartic Acid |
Sea Salt |
Potassium Sorbate |
Sodium Benzoate |
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate |
Citric Acid |
Phenoxyethanol |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Backed by a double-blinded clinical and consumer perception study on 32 subjects (34-55) and a sensitive skin assessment on 26 subjects (19-54), which found the product to be non-irritating and supported renewal.
Evidence visible
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists 'Retinal'.
Mentioned only
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, and Gluconolactone.
Mentioned only
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Bifida Ferment Lysate and Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment.
Mentioned only
The provided INCI list contains more than 14 ingredients.
Missing
Aspirational marketing language, not a measurable claim.
Missing
The 'patent-pending' status is stated but no public record or application number is provided for verification.
Missing
Clinical study results show improvements in skin tone (clarity), firmness (elasticity), and reduction in wrinkles/pores (suppleness).
Evidence visible
Detailed clinical study information is provided, including sample size (32 subjects), duration (56 days), and assessment methods (instrumental and dermatological assessments).
Evidence visible
Clinical study measured up to 23.21% more even skin tone (Chromameter) and 100% noticed brighter, more even tone after 7 days.
Evidence visible
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No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Contains a retinoid (retinal) - generally advised against during pregnancy. Not a general-safety issue.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Bifida Ferment Lysate and Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment.
The provided INCI list contains more than 14 ingredients.
Aspirational marketing language, not a measurable claim.
The 'patent-pending' status is stated but no public record or application number is provided for verification.
Clinical study results show improvements in skin tone (clarity), firmness (elasticity), and reduction in wrinkles/pores (suppleness).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Backed by a double-blinded clinical and consumer perception study on 32 subjects (34-55) and a sensitive skin assessment on 26 subjects (19-54), which found the product to be non-irritating and supported renewal.
Evidence visible
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists 'Retinal'.
Mentioned only
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, and Gluconolactone.
Mentioned only
Percentage disclosed on product page, INCI lists Bifida Ferment Lysate and Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment.
Mentioned only
The provided INCI list contains more than 14 ingredients.
Missing
Aspirational marketing language, not a measurable claim.
Missing
The 'patent-pending' status is stated but no public record or application number is provided for verification.
Missing
Clinical study results show improvements in skin tone (clarity), firmness (elasticity), and reduction in wrinkles/pores (suppleness).
Evidence visible
Detailed clinical study information is provided, including sample size (32 subjects), duration (56 days), and assessment methods (instrumental and dermatological assessments).
Evidence visible
Clinical study measured up to 23.21% more even skin tone (Chromameter) and 100% noticed brighter, more even tone after 7 days.
Evidence visible
