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Join for free →Minimalist's Hair Growth Actives 18% Hair Serum stands out with its transparent, high-concentration active blend and supporting consumer study data, making it a strong contender for those seeking an evidence-backed solution for hair fall and thinning.
₹703 • Analysed 17 October 2026
This Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% Hair Serum is well-positioned in the Indian market, offering a blend of popular hair growth actives at a competitive price point, especially on quick commerce platforms. The brand's transparency in disclosing active percentages and pH is commendable, addressing a key consumer need for informed choices. Given the high prevalence of hair fall concerns in India, the product's claims of reducing hair fall and promoting growth are highly relevant, and the brand provides consumer study data to back these claims, which aligns with ASCI expectations for quantified results. The 'fragrance-free' and 'silicone-free' claims are also appealing to Indian consumers seeking cleaner formulations.
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The product explicitly states 18% concentration of 5 key actives (Capixyl 5%, Redensyl 3%, Procapil 3%, Anagain 3%, Baicapil 4%) and provides consumer study results for hairfall reduction and thickness.
The brand explicitly lists the 5 ingredients and their individual percentages (Capixyl 5%, Redensyl 3%, Procapil 3%, Anagain 3%, Baicapil 4%), totaling 18%. These ingredients are well-researched at an ingredient level.
The INCI confirms presence of peptides (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1) and various plant extracts. Consumer study results support 'thicker hair'.
Brand states '87% subjects agreed hairfall is reduced in 6 weeks' from consumer studies. The '4th week' claim is slightly more ambitious than the 6-week study result.
Procapil is known to strengthen hair follicles, but specific finished-product evidence for 'stronger from root' is not detailed beyond general consumer agreement on hairfall reduction.
This is a subjective, aspirational claim with no specific long-term study data provided.
These are mechanisms of action attributed to the active ingredients (e.g., Capixyl modulates DHT). This is ingredient-level scientific explanation, not finished product evidence.
Brand states this as a result from their consumer studies. While details like sample size are not fully disclosed, it indicates finished product testing.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (23 of 37 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.
Contains ingredient(s) commonly rated comedogenic: wheat germ. May not suit very acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand states a patch test (HRIPT) was performed.
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.
Brand references ingredient origin / traceability.
Standards & Compliance
The product pH is disclosed - important for acids / vitamin C / cleansers.
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
No retinoid or other pregnancy-cautioned active found in the screen.
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 |
|---|
Water/Aqua |
Butylene Glycol |
Propanediol |
Dimethyl Isosorbide |
Glycerin |
Ethoxydiglycol |
Saccharide Isomerate |
Xylitylglucoside |
Arginine |
Anhydroxylitol |
Capryloyl Glycine |
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract |
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract |
Xylitol |
PPG-26-Buteth-26 |
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
Gluconolactone |
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract |
Glycine |
Larix Europaea Wood Extract |
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract |
Sodium Metabisulfite |
Dextran |
Sodium Citrate |
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
Phenoxyethanol |
Zinc Chloride |
Apigenin |
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 |
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract |
Oleanolic Acid |
Sodium Benzoate |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Citric Acid |
Lactic Acid |
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 |
Calcium Gluconate |
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.
The product explicitly states 18% concentration of 5 key actives (Capixyl 5%, Redensyl 3%, Procapil 3%, Anagain 3%, Baicapil 4%) and provides consumer study results for hairfall reduction and thickness.
Evidence visible
The brand explicitly lists the 5 ingredients and their individual percentages (Capixyl 5%, Redensyl 3%, Procapil 3%, Anagain 3%, Baicapil 4%), totaling 18%. These ingredients are well-researched at an ingredient level.
Mentioned only
The INCI confirms presence of peptides (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1) and various plant extracts. Consumer study results support 'thicker hair'.
Evidence visible
Brand states '87% subjects agreed hairfall is reduced in 6 weeks' from consumer studies. The '4th week' claim is slightly more ambitious than the 6-week study result.
Evidence visible
Procapil is known to strengthen hair follicles, but specific finished-product evidence for 'stronger from root' is not detailed beyond general consumer agreement on hairfall reduction.
Mentioned only
This is a subjective, aspirational claim with no specific long-term study data provided.
Missing
These are mechanisms of action attributed to the active ingredients (e.g., Capixyl modulates DHT). This is ingredient-level scientific explanation, not finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Brand states this as a result from their consumer studies. While details like sample size are not fully disclosed, it indicates finished product testing.
Evidence visible
Brand states this as a result from their consumer studies, indicating finished product testing.
Evidence visible
Brand states this as a result from their consumer studies, indicating finished product testing.
Evidence visible
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
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