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Join for free →This Vitamin C serum offers a strong active blend for brightening and antioxidant protection, but consumers should manage expectations regarding rapid, clinically-proven results for complex concerns without further evidence.
₹679 • Analysed 1 September 2026
This Vitamin C serum, featuring 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, is positioned at a mid-to-premium price point in the Indian market. Its fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formulation is suitable for the humid Indian climate, reducing the risk of irritation or pore clogging. While claims like 'visible results in 4-6 weeks' lack specific clinical backing, the product's core antioxidant and brightening claims are supported by its well-known active ingredients, aligning with common consumer concerns like hyperpigmentation in Fitzpatrick III-V skin types.
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Product name indicates active ingredient, 15% L-Ascorbic Acid is disclosed in INCI and marketing.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid. No finished product study publicly visible.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E as antioxidants. No finished product study publicly visible.
Percentage of active ingredient is explicitly disclosed by the brand and confirmed by INCI.
Ingredients are present in the INCI list before the 1% line, indicating meaningful concentration.
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 (8 of 11 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).
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 |
L-Ascorbic Acid |
Ethoxydiglycol |
Glycerin |
Propylene Glycol |
Ferulic Acid |
Tocopherol |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Disodium EDTA |
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.
“Visible results in 4-6 weeks”
Quantified claim without a published, verifiable study, per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
Product name indicates active ingredient, 15% L-Ascorbic Acid is disclosed in INCI and marketing.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E as antioxidants. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Percentage of active ingredient is explicitly disclosed by the brand and confirmed by INCI.
Mentioned only
Ingredients are present in the INCI list before the 1% line, indicating meaningful concentration.
Mentioned only
Brand states testing was done, but no details on methodology, sample size, or results are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Brand statement, supported by formula logic (no heavy occlusives or known comedogenic ingredients high in the INCI).
Evidence visible
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 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).
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.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid. No finished product study publicly visible.
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E as antioxidants. No finished product study publicly visible.
Percentage of active ingredient is explicitly disclosed by the brand and confirmed by INCI.
Ingredients are present in the INCI list before the 1% line, indicating meaningful concentration.
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.
Product name indicates active ingredient, 15% L-Ascorbic Acid is disclosed in INCI and marketing.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Supported by ingredient-level research on L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E as antioxidants. No finished product study publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Percentage of active ingredient is explicitly disclosed by the brand and confirmed by INCI.
Mentioned only
Ingredients are present in the INCI list before the 1% line, indicating meaningful concentration.
Mentioned only
Brand states testing was done, but no details on methodology, sample size, or results are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Brand statement, supported by formula logic (no heavy occlusives or known comedogenic ingredients high in the INCI).
Evidence visible
“Visible results in 4-6 weeks”
Quantified claim without a published, verifiable study, per ASCI Chapter 1.4.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps