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This night gel creme offers a promising combination of actives for anti-aging and brightening, but its ambitious claims significantly outrun the publicly visible evidence, requiring consumers to manage expectations.
₹495 • Analysed 18 July 2026
In India's warm, humid climate a lighter leave-on layer tends to wear more comfortably; how it feels can shift between air-conditioned indoors and humid outdoors. The product maintains a consistent MRP across major platforms, with frequent discounts bringing the effective price down to Rs.495, offering good value for an active-focused night treatment. 5 marketing claims could draw ASCI scrutiny under India's advertising code; the ingredient list is the more reliable guide.
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Retinol and Vitamin C are known actives for these benefits and appear high in the INCI. However, no finished product clinical study is publicly visible to support this specific product's efficacy.
Retinol and Vitamin C are known to stimulate collagen. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible to support this specific product's efficacy.
General anti-aging benefits are associated with the key actives (Retinol, Vitamin C, Red Vine). No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for evening skin tone. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for brightening. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
The formula contains emollients (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and humectants (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) that can provide nourishment and hydration.
Retinol is listed high in the INCI (before the 1% line), indicating a meaningful concentration. Its efficacy for these benefits is well-established in ingredient research.
Mulberry Extract has general research for these benefits. However, it is listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting a concentration likely below 1%.
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 (10 of 20 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.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
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
Contains a retinoid (retinol) - generally advised against during pregnancy. Not a general-safety issue.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
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 |
|---|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer |
Aqua |
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
Sodium Ascorbate |
Tocopherol |
Retinol |
Ci 16255 |
Ci 20285 |
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Mulberry Extract |
Parfum |
Phenoxyethanol |
Polyacrylate-13 |
Polyisobutene |
Polysorbate 20 |
Vitis Vinifera (Vine) Extract |
Xylitylglucoside |
Anhydroxylitol |
Xylitol |
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.
“FDA Approved”
Misleading use of 'FDA Approved' for a cosmetic product's efficacy claims.
“For all skin types”
Claiming 'all skin types' for an active-heavy product (Retinol, Parfum) without mildness testing or specific guidance is an ASCI concern.
“72-hour hydration”
Quantified claim without a published, verifiable study is an ASCI concern.
“Visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles in 4 weeks”
Quantified claim without a published, verifiable study is an ASCI concern.
Retinol and Vitamin C are known actives for these benefits and appear high in the INCI. However, no finished product clinical study is publicly visible to support this specific product's efficacy.
Mentioned only
Retinol and Vitamin C are known to stimulate collagen. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible to support this specific product's efficacy.
Mentioned only
General anti-aging benefits are associated with the key actives (Retinol, Vitamin C, Red Vine). No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for evening skin tone. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for brightening. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The formula contains emollients (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and humectants (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) that can provide nourishment and hydration.
Mentioned only
Retinol is listed high in the INCI (before the 1% line), indicating a meaningful concentration. Its efficacy for these benefits is well-established in ingredient research.
Mentioned only
Mulberry Extract has general research for these benefits. However, it is listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting a concentration likely below 1%.
Mentioned only
Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) is listed high in the INCI (before the 1% line), indicating a meaningful concentration. Its efficacy for these benefits is well-established in ingredient research.
Mentioned only
Vitis Vinifera (Red Vine) Extract has general research for antioxidant properties. However, it is listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting a concentration likely below 1%.
Mentioned only
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 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.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Contains a retinoid (retinol) - generally advised against during pregnancy. Not a general-safety issue.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
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.
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for evening skin tone. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for brightening. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
The formula contains emollients (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and humectants (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) that can provide nourishment and hydration.
Retinol is listed high in the INCI (before the 1% line), indicating a meaningful concentration. Its efficacy for these benefits is well-established in ingredient research.
Mulberry Extract has general research for these benefits. However, it is listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting a concentration likely below 1%.
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.
Retinol and Vitamin C are known actives for these benefits and appear high in the INCI. However, no finished product clinical study is publicly visible to support this specific product's efficacy.
Mentioned only
Retinol and Vitamin C are known to stimulate collagen. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible to support this specific product's efficacy.
Mentioned only
General anti-aging benefits are associated with the key actives (Retinol, Vitamin C, Red Vine). No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for evening skin tone. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Mulberry Extract and Vitamin C are known for brightening. Mulberry Extract is listed low in the INCI. No finished product clinical study is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The formula contains emollients (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and humectants (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) that can provide nourishment and hydration.
Mentioned only
Retinol is listed high in the INCI (before the 1% line), indicating a meaningful concentration. Its efficacy for these benefits is well-established in ingredient research.
Mentioned only
Mulberry Extract has general research for these benefits. However, it is listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting a concentration likely below 1%.
Mentioned only
Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) is listed high in the INCI (before the 1% line), indicating a meaningful concentration. Its efficacy for these benefits is well-established in ingredient research.
Mentioned only
Vitis Vinifera (Red Vine) Extract has general research for antioxidant properties. However, it is listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting a concentration likely below 1%.
Mentioned only
“FDA Approved”
Misleading use of 'FDA Approved' for a cosmetic product's efficacy claims.
“For all skin types”
Claiming 'all skin types' for an active-heavy product (Retinol, Parfum) without mildness testing or specific guidance is an ASCI concern.
“72-hour hydration”
Quantified claim without a published, verifiable study is an ASCI concern.
“Visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles in 4 weeks”
Quantified claim without a published, verifiable study is an ASCI concern.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
