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Deconstruct's Oil Control Serum offers a potent and generally well-formulated blend of Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid for oily and acne-prone skin, but a critical ingredient claim on its website is contradicted by its own INCI, demanding greater transparency from the brand.
₹439 • Analysed 18 July 2026
Actives like this can raise sun sensitivity, which India's high year-round UV makes significant, so pairing with a daytime SPF is important; the lighter the vehicle, the better it tends to wear in heat and humidity. The product's MRP is consistently Rs.799 across major platforms, but it is frequently available at significant discounts, particularly on the brand's own website and Nykaa (around 20-25% off). Ajio offers the lowest price found at Rs.439 with specific offers, indicating that consumers should look for deals rather than paying full price. 2 marketing claims could draw ASCI scrutiny under India's advertising code; the ingredient list is the more reliable guide.
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Niacinamide is well-researched for its ability to regulate sebum production. Salicylic acid also helps by exfoliating pores.
Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid are known to help improve pore appearance by regulating oil and exfoliating.
Salicylic Acid is a BHA known for its ability to exfoliate inside pores, helping to clear congestion, blackheads, and whiteheads. Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties.
2% Salicylic Acid is a well-established exfoliant that works within pores. The 'liposomal technology' is claimed to enhance gentle delivery.
Niacinamide is known to support skin barrier function and improve hydration.
The INCI shows a water-based formula with humectants and no heavy oils, supporting a lightweight feel. User reviews also confirm this.
Brand states 'dermatologically tested' and 'clinically safe'. While no specific study details are provided, this indicates finished product testing for safety.
Liposomal delivery systems are designed for enhanced penetration and controlled release. This is an ingredient-level claim about the delivery system, not finished product evidence of reduced irritation.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Screened against the ingredient database (7 of 21 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 EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
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.
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 |
|---|
Aqua |
Propylene Glycol |
Niacinamide |
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract |
Salicylic Acid |
Xylitylglucoside |
Anhydroxylitol |
Xylitol |
Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract |
Triethanolamine |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Xanthan Gum |
Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract |
Capryloyl Glycine |
Sarcosine |
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract |
Glycerine |
Palmaria Palmata Extract |
EDTA |
Sophorolipid |
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.
“India's first combination of Salicylic acid and Niacinamide that works effectively on pores”
Claiming 'India's first' without disclosed methodology or comparative study is an ASCI concern.
“0.3% Hyaluronic Acid provides deep hydration and moisture retention”
Claiming an ingredient is present at a specific percentage when it is not listed in the INCI is misleading.
Niacinamide is well-researched for its ability to regulate sebum production. Salicylic acid also helps by exfoliating pores.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid are known to help improve pore appearance by regulating oil and exfoliating.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid is a BHA known for its ability to exfoliate inside pores, helping to clear congestion, blackheads, and whiteheads. Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties.
Mentioned only
2% Salicylic Acid is a well-established exfoliant that works within pores. The 'liposomal technology' is claimed to enhance gentle delivery.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide is known to support skin barrier function and improve hydration.
Mentioned only
The INCI shows a water-based formula with humectants and no heavy oils, supporting a lightweight feel. User reviews also confirm this.
Mentioned only
Brand states 'dermatologically tested' and 'clinically safe'. While no specific study details are provided, this indicates finished product testing for safety.
Evidence visible
Liposomal delivery systems are designed for enhanced penetration and controlled release. This is an ingredient-level claim about the delivery system, not finished product evidence of reduced irritation.
Mentioned only
This 'first' claim is difficult to verify without a comprehensive market study and is likely marketing puffery. No evidence is provided to substantiate this.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list (from INCIDecoder and Flipkart) does not contain Sodium Hyaluronate or any form of Hyaluronic Acid. This claim is contradicted by the publicly available ingredient list.
Missing
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
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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 EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
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.
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.
Salicylic Acid is a BHA known for its ability to exfoliate inside pores, helping to clear congestion, blackheads, and whiteheads. Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties.
2% Salicylic Acid is a well-established exfoliant that works within pores. The 'liposomal technology' is claimed to enhance gentle delivery.
Niacinamide is known to support skin barrier function and improve hydration.
The INCI shows a water-based formula with humectants and no heavy oils, supporting a lightweight feel. User reviews also confirm this.
Brand states 'dermatologically tested' and 'clinically safe'. While no specific study details are provided, this indicates finished product testing for safety.
Liposomal delivery systems are designed for enhanced penetration and controlled release. This is an ingredient-level claim about the delivery system, not finished product evidence of reduced irritation.
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.
Niacinamide is well-researched for its ability to regulate sebum production. Salicylic acid also helps by exfoliating pores.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid are known to help improve pore appearance by regulating oil and exfoliating.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid is a BHA known for its ability to exfoliate inside pores, helping to clear congestion, blackheads, and whiteheads. Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties.
Mentioned only
2% Salicylic Acid is a well-established exfoliant that works within pores. The 'liposomal technology' is claimed to enhance gentle delivery.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide is known to support skin barrier function and improve hydration.
Mentioned only
The INCI shows a water-based formula with humectants and no heavy oils, supporting a lightweight feel. User reviews also confirm this.
Mentioned only
Brand states 'dermatologically tested' and 'clinically safe'. While no specific study details are provided, this indicates finished product testing for safety.
Evidence visible
Liposomal delivery systems are designed for enhanced penetration and controlled release. This is an ingredient-level claim about the delivery system, not finished product evidence of reduced irritation.
Mentioned only
This 'first' claim is difficult to verify without a comprehensive market study and is likely marketing puffery. No evidence is provided to substantiate this.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list (from INCIDecoder and Flipkart) does not contain Sodium Hyaluronate or any form of Hyaluronic Acid. This claim is contradicted by the publicly available ingredient list.
Missing
“India's first combination of Salicylic acid and Niacinamide that works effectively on pores”
Claiming 'India's first' without disclosed methodology or comparative study is an ASCI concern.
“0.3% Hyaluronic Acid provides deep hydration and moisture retention”
Claiming an ingredient is present at a specific percentage when it is not listed in the INCI is misleading.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
