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This face wash promises a lot, but its 'sulfate and paraben-free' claim is false, and its ambitious brightening and UV protection claims are not realistically supported by its rinse-off format or visible evidence, leading to significant consumer confusion risk.
₹142 • Analysed 18 July 2026
For India's hot, humid, higher-pollution days, a cleanser that lifts sweat, sebum and grime without stripping the barrier is the practical fit; hard water in many cities can affect how it lathers and rinses. The product's price for the 100g variant shows significant variation across platforms, ranging from Rs.201 to Rs.310, with quick commerce and fashion platforms often offering substantial discounts from the stated MRP. Flipkart shows the widest and most inconsistent price range for the same quantity. 2 marketing claims could draw ASCI scrutiny under India's advertising code; the ingredient list is the more reliable guide.
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.
While cleansing is a primary function of a face wash, 'brightens' and 'rejuvenates' are appearance claims that lack specific finished-product evidence. The 3-in-1 aspect is a marketing construct.
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine) in the INCI, which are effective at removing oils and impurities.
Relies on ingredient-level evidence for Alpha-Arbutin and Milk Enzymes (lactic acid) which have known brightening properties. However, as a rinse-off product, the contact time is very short, making significant 'whitening' or 'dark spot reduction' unlikely. No finished-product evidence is publicly visible.
This is a strong biological claim. While Alpha-Arbutin is known to inhibit tyrosinase (an enzyme involved in melanin production), this is ingredient-level evidence. For a rinse-off face wash, the claim of 'blocking melanin production' is highly ambitious due to minimal contact time and lack of finished-product efficacy data.
This is an extremely ambitious claim for a face wash, which is a rinse-off product with no UV filters listed in the INCI. There is no publicly visible evidence to support any UV protection. This claim is misleading for a cosmetic face wash.
The retrieved INCI list explicitly contains Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methyl Paraben, and Propyl Paraben. This claim is directly contradicted by the product's own ingredient list.
The presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) and fragrance high in the INCI makes this claim questionable for sensitive or dry skin types, despite the inclusion of humectants. No mildness testing for 'all skin types' is publicly visible.
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) which are effective at removing sebum. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
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 (6 of 17 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.
Built on a stronger sulphate surfactant (sodium lauryl sulfate) - effective, but can feel stripping on sensitive skin or in hard water.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero 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.
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 |
|---|
Dm Water |
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate |
Glycerin |
Propylene Glycol |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate |
Milk Enzymes |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
Cocodiethanolamide |
Ala lsbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract |
Coco Mono Ethanolamide |
Tocopheryl Acetate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Methyl Paraben |
Propyl Paraben |
Alpha-Arbutin |
Disodium EDTA |
Fragrance |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens (Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben) are restricted but permitted within specified limits.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are permitted within specified limits. The claim 'Skin Whitening' is generally discouraged post-CDSCO 2020 guidance, favoring 'brightening' or 'even tone'.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are restricted but permitted within specified limits.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are restricted but permitted within specified limits.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No ingredients classified as Group 1 carcinogens. Cocodiethanolamide and Coco Mono Ethanolamide are listed as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) by IARC, but this is typically for occupational exposure and not directly for cosmetic use at low concentrations.
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.
“Protects it from UV rays making it less vulnerable to sun damage.”
Claim implies sun protection, which requires specific testing (e.g., SPF/PA) and UV filters, neither of which are present or evidenced for a face wash. This is an absolute claim without proof.
“Free from all Sulfates and Parabens.”
This is a false claim, directly contradicted by the product's INCI list, which is a clear violation of truthful advertising.
While cleansing is a primary function of a face wash, 'brightens' and 'rejuvenates' are appearance claims that lack specific finished-product evidence. The 3-in-1 aspect is a marketing construct.
Missing
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine) in the INCI, which are effective at removing oils and impurities.
Mentioned only
Relies on ingredient-level evidence for Alpha-Arbutin and Milk Enzymes (lactic acid) which have known brightening properties. However, as a rinse-off product, the contact time is very short, making significant 'whitening' or 'dark spot reduction' unlikely. No finished-product evidence is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
This is a strong biological claim. While Alpha-Arbutin is known to inhibit tyrosinase (an enzyme involved in melanin production), this is ingredient-level evidence. For a rinse-off face wash, the claim of 'blocking melanin production' is highly ambitious due to minimal contact time and lack of finished-product efficacy data.
Mentioned only
This is an extremely ambitious claim for a face wash, which is a rinse-off product with no UV filters listed in the INCI. There is no publicly visible evidence to support any UV protection. This claim is misleading for a cosmetic face wash.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list explicitly contains Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methyl Paraben, and Propyl Paraben. This claim is directly contradicted by the product's own ingredient list.
Missing
The presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) and fragrance high in the INCI makes this claim questionable for sensitive or dry skin types, despite the inclusion of humectants. No mildness testing for 'all skin types' is publicly visible.
Missing
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) which are effective at removing sebum. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
Mentioned only
Milk Enzymes (likely containing lactic acid) can provide mild exfoliation. However, as a rinse-off product, the exfoliating effect would be minimal. No specific exfoliation testing is visible.
Mentioned only
The presence of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) high in the INCI makes this claim difficult to substantiate, especially for individuals with dry or sensitive skin, as these surfactants can be stripping.
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 high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Built on a stronger sulphate surfactant (sodium lauryl sulfate) - effective, but can feel stripping on sensitive skin or in hard water.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero 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.
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.
Relies on ingredient-level evidence for Alpha-Arbutin and Milk Enzymes (lactic acid) which have known brightening properties. However, as a rinse-off product, the contact time is very short, making significant 'whitening' or 'dark spot reduction' unlikely. No finished-product evidence is publicly visible.
This is a strong biological claim. While Alpha-Arbutin is known to inhibit tyrosinase (an enzyme involved in melanin production), this is ingredient-level evidence. For a rinse-off face wash, the claim of 'blocking melanin production' is highly ambitious due to minimal contact time and lack of finished-product efficacy data.
This is an extremely ambitious claim for a face wash, which is a rinse-off product with no UV filters listed in the INCI. There is no publicly visible evidence to support any UV protection. This claim is misleading for a cosmetic face wash.
The retrieved INCI list explicitly contains Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methyl Paraben, and Propyl Paraben. This claim is directly contradicted by the product's own ingredient list.
The presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) and fragrance high in the INCI makes this claim questionable for sensitive or dry skin types, despite the inclusion of humectants. No mildness testing for 'all skin types' is publicly visible.
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) which are effective at removing sebum. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens (Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben) are restricted but permitted within specified limits.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are permitted within specified limits. The claim 'Skin Whitening' is generally discouraged post-CDSCO 2020 guidance, favoring 'brightening' or 'even tone'.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are restricted but permitted within specified limits.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. Parabens are restricted but permitted within specified limits.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No ingredients classified as Group 1 carcinogens. Cocodiethanolamide and Coco Mono Ethanolamide are listed as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) by IARC, but this is typically for occupational exposure and not directly for cosmetic use at low concentrations.
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.
While cleansing is a primary function of a face wash, 'brightens' and 'rejuvenates' are appearance claims that lack specific finished-product evidence. The 3-in-1 aspect is a marketing construct.
Missing
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine) in the INCI, which are effective at removing oils and impurities.
Mentioned only
Relies on ingredient-level evidence for Alpha-Arbutin and Milk Enzymes (lactic acid) which have known brightening properties. However, as a rinse-off product, the contact time is very short, making significant 'whitening' or 'dark spot reduction' unlikely. No finished-product evidence is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
This is a strong biological claim. While Alpha-Arbutin is known to inhibit tyrosinase (an enzyme involved in melanin production), this is ingredient-level evidence. For a rinse-off face wash, the claim of 'blocking melanin production' is highly ambitious due to minimal contact time and lack of finished-product efficacy data.
Mentioned only
This is an extremely ambitious claim for a face wash, which is a rinse-off product with no UV filters listed in the INCI. There is no publicly visible evidence to support any UV protection. This claim is misleading for a cosmetic face wash.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list explicitly contains Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methyl Paraben, and Propyl Paraben. This claim is directly contradicted by the product's own ingredient list.
Missing
The presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) and fragrance high in the INCI makes this claim questionable for sensitive or dry skin types, despite the inclusion of humectants. No mildness testing for 'all skin types' is publicly visible.
Missing
Supported by the presence of strong surfactants (SLS, SLES) which are effective at removing sebum. This is a plausible functional claim for a face wash.
Mentioned only
Milk Enzymes (likely containing lactic acid) can provide mild exfoliation. However, as a rinse-off product, the exfoliating effect would be minimal. No specific exfoliation testing is visible.
Mentioned only
The presence of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) high in the INCI makes this claim difficult to substantiate, especially for individuals with dry or sensitive skin, as these surfactants can be stripping.
Missing
“Protects it from UV rays making it less vulnerable to sun damage.”
Claim implies sun protection, which requires specific testing (e.g., SPF/PA) and UV filters, neither of which are present or evidenced for a face wash. This is an absolute claim without proof.
“Free from all Sulfates and Parabens.”
This is a false claim, directly contradicted by the product's INCI list, which is a clear violation of truthful advertising.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
