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This serum offers a well-formulated blend of actives for common skin concerns, but consumers should manage expectations regarding the brand's most ambitious marketing claims, as visible evidence for such rapid and complete results is currently lacking.
₹899 • Analysed 21 September 2026
The Niacid 5 Niacinamide Serum Spray is positioned as a multi-functional solution for common Indian skin concerns like dark spots, acne marks, pigmentation, and oiliness. Its spray format is convenient for humid climates, reducing direct hand contact. While the 5% Niacinamide concentration is well-supported by research for these concerns, the brand's claim of 'clears them all in 3 weeks' is highly ambitious and lacks specific finished-product clinical evidence, raising an ASCI concern. The price point of Rs.899 for 50ml positions it in the mid-to-premium segment for serums in the Indian market, which is reasonable given the array of branded active ingredients. However, the absence of this specific product on major e-commerce platforms like Nykaa and Amazon India suggests limited online visibility beyond the brand's own website.
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The brand explicitly states 5% Niacinamide. General research supports 5% Niacinamide for various skin benefits including pigmentation, barrier function, and oil regulation.
This is a proprietary technology name. The brand lists the key ingredients that constitute this technology, but no specific details or studies on NiaCore™ itself are publicly visible.
Niacinamide (5%) has strong ingredient-level evidence for reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. L-Carnitine also reduces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. AcneBusters Complex helps fade blemish marks. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to confirm these combined effects.
Niacinamide is known to improve skin smoothness and texture. Matmarine™ Biotech reduces the appearance of pores for smoother skin texture. Amino Acid Complex 17 also improves overall skin texture. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Matmarine™ Biotech reduces oil production and keeps skin shine-free. Zincidone® Zinc PCA is a physio-seboregulator and limits bacterial proliferation. L-Carnitine significantly decreases sebum secretion. Niacinamide also helps regulate sebum. The combination of humectants (Hymagic™-4D HA, Betaine, Glycerin) supports the 'without over-drying' aspect. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Hymagic™-4D Hyaluronic Acid provides deep, long-lasting hydration and enhances barrier function. Genencare® OSMS BA (Betaine) provides long-term skin moisturization and barrier function improvement. Amino Acid Complex 17 also enhances hydration and strengthens the skin barrier. Niacinamide improves barrier function. The formula contains multiple humectants and emollients, supporting the hydration and non-greasy finish claim. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
This is a functional claim directly observable from the product format. The brand emphasizes this benefit in its marketing.
Matmarine™ Biotech minimizes enlarged pores. Salicylic Acid helps with pore clarity. Niacinamide also helps refine pores. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
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 (25 of 54 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.
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 |
Betaine |
Propanediol |
Niacinamide |
Glycerin |
Pentylene Glycol |
Butylene Glycol |
Zinc Pca |
Salicylic Acid |
Carnitine |
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 |
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract |
Panthenol |
Escin |
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract |
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate |
Centella Asiatica Extract |
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein |
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate |
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate |
Lysine |
Histidine |
Arginine |
Aspartic Acid |
Threonine |
Serine |
Glutamic Acid |
Proline |
Glycine |
Alanine |
Valine |
Methionine |
Isoleucine |
Leucine |
Tyrosine |
Phenylalanine |
Cysteine |
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract |
Houttuynia Cordata Extract |
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract |
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract |
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract |
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract |
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract |
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate |
Sodium Citrate |
Citric Acid |
Tetrasodium Edta |
Allantoin |
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.
“6 problems. 1 spray. 3 weeks. Dark spots, acne marks, oil, breakouts, pigmentation, pores - Niacid 5 clears…”
The claim uses absolute language ('clears them all') and a specific timeframe ('3 weeks') without publicly visible finished product clinical evidence to substantiate such a broad and rapid effect across multiple concerns. This could be considered misleading under ASCI guidelines.
The brand explicitly states 5% Niacinamide. General research supports 5% Niacinamide for various skin benefits including pigmentation, barrier function, and oil regulation.
Mentioned only
This is a proprietary technology name. The brand lists the key ingredients that constitute this technology, but no specific details or studies on NiaCore™ itself are publicly visible.
Missing
Niacinamide (5%) has strong ingredient-level evidence for reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. L-Carnitine also reduces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. AcneBusters Complex helps fade blemish marks. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to confirm these combined effects.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide is known to improve skin smoothness and texture. Matmarine™ Biotech reduces the appearance of pores for smoother skin texture. Amino Acid Complex 17 also improves overall skin texture. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Matmarine™ Biotech reduces oil production and keeps skin shine-free. Zincidone® Zinc PCA is a physio-seboregulator and limits bacterial proliferation. L-Carnitine significantly decreases sebum secretion. Niacinamide also helps regulate sebum. The combination of humectants (Hymagic™-4D HA, Betaine, Glycerin) supports the 'without over-drying' aspect. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Hymagic™-4D Hyaluronic Acid provides deep, long-lasting hydration and enhances barrier function. Genencare® OSMS BA (Betaine) provides long-term skin moisturization and barrier function improvement. Amino Acid Complex 17 also enhances hydration and strengthens the skin barrier. Niacinamide improves barrier function. The formula contains multiple humectants and emollients, supporting the hydration and non-greasy finish claim. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
This is a functional claim directly observable from the product format. The brand emphasizes this benefit in its marketing.
Evidence visible
Matmarine™ Biotech minimizes enlarged pores. Salicylic Acid helps with pore clarity. Niacinamide also helps refine pores. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any sulfates, supporting this claim.
Evidence visible
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any parabens, supporting this claim.
Evidence visible
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
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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.
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.
Niacinamide is known to improve skin smoothness and texture. Matmarine™ Biotech reduces the appearance of pores for smoother skin texture. Amino Acid Complex 17 also improves overall skin texture. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Matmarine™ Biotech reduces oil production and keeps skin shine-free. Zincidone® Zinc PCA is a physio-seboregulator and limits bacterial proliferation. L-Carnitine significantly decreases sebum secretion. Niacinamide also helps regulate sebum. The combination of humectants (Hymagic™-4D HA, Betaine, Glycerin) supports the 'without over-drying' aspect. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Hymagic™-4D Hyaluronic Acid provides deep, long-lasting hydration and enhances barrier function. Genencare® OSMS BA (Betaine) provides long-term skin moisturization and barrier function improvement. Amino Acid Complex 17 also enhances hydration and strengthens the skin barrier. Niacinamide improves barrier function. The formula contains multiple humectants and emollients, supporting the hydration and non-greasy finish claim. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
This is a functional claim directly observable from the product format. The brand emphasizes this benefit in its marketing.
Matmarine™ Biotech minimizes enlarged pores. Salicylic Acid helps with pore clarity. Niacinamide also helps refine pores. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
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 brand explicitly states 5% Niacinamide. General research supports 5% Niacinamide for various skin benefits including pigmentation, barrier function, and oil regulation.
Mentioned only
This is a proprietary technology name. The brand lists the key ingredients that constitute this technology, but no specific details or studies on NiaCore™ itself are publicly visible.
Missing
Niacinamide (5%) has strong ingredient-level evidence for reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. L-Carnitine also reduces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. AcneBusters Complex helps fade blemish marks. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to confirm these combined effects.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide is known to improve skin smoothness and texture. Matmarine™ Biotech reduces the appearance of pores for smoother skin texture. Amino Acid Complex 17 also improves overall skin texture. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Matmarine™ Biotech reduces oil production and keeps skin shine-free. Zincidone® Zinc PCA is a physio-seboregulator and limits bacterial proliferation. L-Carnitine significantly decreases sebum secretion. Niacinamide also helps regulate sebum. The combination of humectants (Hymagic™-4D HA, Betaine, Glycerin) supports the 'without over-drying' aspect. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Hymagic™-4D Hyaluronic Acid provides deep, long-lasting hydration and enhances barrier function. Genencare® OSMS BA (Betaine) provides long-term skin moisturization and barrier function improvement. Amino Acid Complex 17 also enhances hydration and strengthens the skin barrier. Niacinamide improves barrier function. The formula contains multiple humectants and emollients, supporting the hydration and non-greasy finish claim. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
This is a functional claim directly observable from the product format. The brand emphasizes this benefit in its marketing.
Evidence visible
Matmarine™ Biotech minimizes enlarged pores. Salicylic Acid helps with pore clarity. Niacinamide also helps refine pores. No finished product study for this serum is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any sulfates, supporting this claim.
Evidence visible
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any parabens, supporting this claim.
Evidence visible
“6 problems. 1 spray. 3 weeks. Dark spots, acne marks, oil, breakouts, pigmentation, pores - Niacid 5 clears…”
The claim uses absolute language ('clears them all') and a specific timeframe ('3 weeks') without publicly visible finished product clinical evidence to substantiate such a broad and rapid effect across multiple concerns. This could be considered misleading under ASCI guidelines.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
