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A well-formulated, transparent toner with a good active concentration, but consumers should manage expectations for its performance claims, which currently lack finished product evidence.
₹475 • Analysed 18 July 2026
In India's heat and humidity a lightweight, non-occlusive layer like this usually sits comfortably under the rest of a routine without feeling heavy. The product maintains a consistent price of Rs. 475 for 200ml across all major online retail and quick commerce platforms, indicating transparent and stable pricing without aggressive discounting. 1 marketing claim 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.
The INCI lists 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid as the third ingredient, and 1.5% concentration is disclosed by the brand.
Claims rely on the known benefits of Vitamin C and Witch Hazel for pore appearance and brightening. No finished product study found publicly visible.
Brand claims 'Dermatologically tested' and 'Non-comedogenic'. The formula is free from common irritants like drying alcohol and fragrance.
INCI lists '3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid' as the third ingredient, and 1.5% is disclosed. EAA is a known stable Vitamin C derivative.
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing. 'World's richest source' is a general ingredient fact.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
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 (8 of 16 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
Declares 1 known allergen(s) (benzyl alcohol). Reactive skin should note these.
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.
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 |
|---|
Aqua |
Propanediol |
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
Methyl Gluceth-20 |
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Extract |
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract |
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract |
Sodium Citrate |
Cyclodextrin |
Benzyl Alcohol |
Hydroxyacetophenone |
Caprylyl Glycol |
Sodium Gluconate |
Sorbitol |
Citric Acid |
Sucrose |
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.
“100% safe for your skin”
Absolute safety claims like '100% safe' are difficult to substantiate for all individuals and may be considered misleading under ASCI Chapter 1.
The INCI lists 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid as the third ingredient, and 1.5% concentration is disclosed by the brand.
Mentioned only
Claims rely on the known benefits of Vitamin C and Witch Hazel for pore appearance and brightening. No finished product study found publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Brand claims 'Dermatologically tested' and 'Non-comedogenic'. The formula is free from common irritants like drying alcohol and fragrance.
Evidence visible
INCI lists '3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid' as the third ingredient, and 1.5% is disclosed. EAA is a known stable Vitamin C derivative.
Mentioned only
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
Mentioned only
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing. 'World's richest source' is a general ingredient fact.
Mentioned only
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
Mentioned only
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
Missing
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
Missing
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
Missing
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
Declares 1 known allergen(s) (benzyl alcohol). Reactive skin should note these.
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.
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.
INCI lists '3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid' as the third ingredient, and 1.5% is disclosed. EAA is a known stable Vitamin C derivative.
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing. 'World's richest source' is a general ingredient fact.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
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 INCI lists 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid as the third ingredient, and 1.5% concentration is disclosed by the brand.
Mentioned only
Claims rely on the known benefits of Vitamin C and Witch Hazel for pore appearance and brightening. No finished product study found publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Brand claims 'Dermatologically tested' and 'Non-comedogenic'. The formula is free from common irritants like drying alcohol and fragrance.
Evidence visible
INCI lists '3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid' as the third ingredient, and 1.5% is disclosed. EAA is a known stable Vitamin C derivative.
Mentioned only
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
Mentioned only
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing. 'World's richest source' is a general ingredient fact.
Mentioned only
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract is present in the INCI. Claim relies on general ingredient properties, not finished product testing.
Mentioned only
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
Missing
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
Missing
This is a performance claim. No finished product evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim.
Missing
“100% safe for your skin”
Absolute safety claims like '100% safe' are difficult to substantiate for all individuals and may be considered misleading under ASCI Chapter 1.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
