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Deconstruct's Retinol and Peptide Serum offers a well-formulated, transparently dosed anti-ageing solution, but consumers should manage expectations for its quantified claims until full clinical study details are made public.
₹719 • 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 maintains a consistent MRP of Rs. 799 across major platforms, with common discounts bringing the effective price down to Rs. 719, offering good transparency and competitive pricing for an active serum. 3 marketing claims could draw ASCI scrutiny under India's advertising code; the ingredient list is the more reliable guide.
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Percentages of key actives (Retinol 0.2%, Peptide 1%) are disclosed in the product name. Retinol and Peptides are well-researched for anti-ageing benefits at an ingredient level.
Brand states 'Clinically proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles by 20% in 8 weeks'. While a specific percentage is given, full study details (sample size, methodology, population) are not publicly visible, preventing a higher evidence level.
Brand states '90% of users saw an improvement in skin elasticity'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Retinol and Peptides are known to support collagen production at an ingredient level. No finished product evidence for this specific claim is publicly visible.
Brand states '85% of users saw a reduction in dark spots'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Retinol is known to help with skin tone evenness at an ingredient level. This claim is related to fading dark spots, for which some finished product perception data is available, but not directly for 'evens skin tone'.
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils.
The provided INCI list does not contain drying or denatured alcohols.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Screened against the ingredient database (9 of 19 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.
Contains a retinoid (retinol) - 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 |
|---|
Aqua |
Rosa Damascena Flower Water |
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract |
Pentylene Glycol |
Lecithin |
Retinol |
Polysorbate 20 |
Potassium Phosphate |
Glycerin |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Palmaria Palmata Extract |
Xanthan Gum |
Amylopectin |
Magnesium Aspartate |
Zinc Gluconate |
Sodium Gluconate |
Hyaluronic Acid |
Tocopheryl Acetate |
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.
“Reduces fine lines & wrinkles”
Quantified claim ('20% in 8 weeks') without a published, verifiable study with methodology, sample size, etc., as per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
“Improves skin elasticity”
Quantified claim ('90% of users') based on perception without a published, verifiable study with methodology, sample size, etc., as per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
“Fades dark spots & hyperpigmentation”
Quantified claim ('85% of users') based on perception without a published, verifiable study with methodology, sample size, etc., as per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
Percentages of key actives (Retinol 0.2%, Peptide 1%) are disclosed in the product name. Retinol and Peptides are well-researched for anti-ageing benefits at an ingredient level.
Mentioned only
Brand states 'Clinically proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles by 20% in 8 weeks'. While a specific percentage is given, full study details (sample size, methodology, population) are not publicly visible, preventing a higher evidence level.
Evidence visible
Brand states '90% of users saw an improvement in skin elasticity'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Retinol and Peptides are known to support collagen production at an ingredient level. No finished product evidence for this specific claim is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Brand states '85% of users saw a reduction in dark spots'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Retinol is known to help with skin tone evenness at an ingredient level. This claim is related to fading dark spots, for which some finished product perception data is available, but not directly for 'evens skin tone'.
Mentioned only
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain drying or denatured alcohols.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain any parabens.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain any sulphates.
Evidence visible
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This review evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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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 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.
Contains a retinoid (retinol) - 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.
Brand states '90% of users saw an improvement in skin elasticity'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Retinol and Peptides are known to support collagen production at an ingredient level. No finished product evidence for this specific claim is publicly visible.
Brand states '85% of users saw a reduction in dark spots'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Retinol is known to help with skin tone evenness at an ingredient level. This claim is related to fading dark spots, for which some finished product perception data is available, but not directly for 'evens skin tone'.
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils.
The provided INCI list does not contain drying or denatured alcohols.
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.
Percentages of key actives (Retinol 0.2%, Peptide 1%) are disclosed in the product name. Retinol and Peptides are well-researched for anti-ageing benefits at an ingredient level.
Mentioned only
Brand states 'Clinically proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles by 20% in 8 weeks'. While a specific percentage is given, full study details (sample size, methodology, population) are not publicly visible, preventing a higher evidence level.
Evidence visible
Brand states '90% of users saw an improvement in skin elasticity'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Retinol and Peptides are known to support collagen production at an ingredient level. No finished product evidence for this specific claim is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Brand states '85% of users saw a reduction in dark spots'. This is a user perception study result, not an instrumental measurement, and full study details are not publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Retinol is known to help with skin tone evenness at an ingredient level. This claim is related to fading dark spots, for which some finished product perception data is available, but not directly for 'evens skin tone'.
Mentioned only
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain drying or denatured alcohols.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain any parabens.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain any sulphates.
Evidence visible
“Reduces fine lines & wrinkles”
Quantified claim ('20% in 8 weeks') without a published, verifiable study with methodology, sample size, etc., as per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
“Improves skin elasticity”
Quantified claim ('90% of users') based on perception without a published, verifiable study with methodology, sample size, etc., as per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
“Fades dark spots & hyperpigmentation”
Quantified claim ('85% of users') based on perception without a published, verifiable study with methodology, sample size, etc., as per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
