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Join for free →SkinInspired's PEP Booster Serum offers a robust, transparent formula with promising actives for skin regeneration and barrier health, but its ambitious claims would benefit from more publicly accessible finished-product clinical evidence.
₹2,142 • Analysed 1 September 2026
The SkinInspired PEP Booster Serum is positioned as a premium, science-backed anti-aging and barrier repair solution for the Indian market. Its formulation with PDRN, peptides, exosomes, and ceramides is well-suited for addressing concerns like skin barrier compromise and early signs of aging, which can be exacerbated by India's diverse climate and pollution. The brand's emphasis on 'dermatologist guidance' and 'science-backed' claims aligns with a growing consumer demand for efficacy, though the 'TRUSTED, RECOMMENDED AND USED BY 100S OF DERMATS' claim could attract ASCI scrutiny without verifiable data. The pricing, while premium, is somewhat softened by consistent discounts across platforms, making it more accessible than its initial MRP suggests.
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General ingredient research supports peptides for skin health and regeneration. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to prove 'advanced regeneration' or 'overall skin health' claims for this product.
Ingredient percentages for PDRN (2%), Wkpep Octa (2%), Centella exosome (0.5%), and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. Ceramides, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid are also listed in the INCI, supporting barrier and hydration claims. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Peptides are known to support collagen production. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to quantify or prove these improvements.
The percentage of Ginseng PDRN (2%) is disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration. General research supports PDRN's role in skin regeneration.
The percentage of Wkpep Octa (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) (2%) is disclosed. Peptides are known to support collagen and elastin. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Percentages for Centella reversa exosome (0.5%) and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration.
Claim made on brand website. No specific mildness testing or 'all skin types' clinical study is publicly visible, but the formula appears generally well-tolerated with soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Ceramides.
This is a strong endorsement claim. While the brand states it partners with dermatologists, no specific list of dermatologists, their qualifications, or the methodology of their 'recommendation' or 'use' is provided. This lacks verifiable evidence.
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 (16 of 30 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.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian 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 |
|---|
Water |
Butylene Glycol |
1, 2-Hexanediol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Panax Ginseng Tissue Culture |
Sodium DNA |
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
Pentylene Glycol |
Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles |
Glycerin |
Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles |
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate |
Isononyllsononanoate |
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate |
Ceramide EOP |
Ceramide NP |
Hydroxyacetophenone |
Ceramide AP |
Polyglutamic Acid |
Propanediol |
Niacinamide |
Allantoin |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Octenidine HCl |
Phytic acid |
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
Propylene glycol |
Sodium benzoate |
DisodiumEDTA |
Phenoxyethanol |
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.
“TRUSTED, RECOMMENDED AND USED BY 100S OF DERMATS”
ASCI requires substantiation for claims of endorsement by professionals, including methodology and verifiable data. This claim lacks such details.
General ingredient research supports peptides for skin health and regeneration. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to prove 'advanced regeneration' or 'overall skin health' claims for this product.
Mentioned only
Ingredient percentages for PDRN (2%), Wkpep Octa (2%), Centella exosome (0.5%), and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. Ceramides, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid are also listed in the INCI, supporting barrier and hydration claims. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Mentioned only
Peptides are known to support collagen production. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to quantify or prove these improvements.
Mentioned only
The percentage of Ginseng PDRN (2%) is disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration. General research supports PDRN's role in skin regeneration.
Mentioned only
The percentage of Wkpep Octa (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) (2%) is disclosed. Peptides are known to support collagen and elastin. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Mentioned only
Percentages for Centella reversa exosome (0.5%) and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration.
Mentioned only
Claim made on brand website. No specific mildness testing or 'all skin types' clinical study is publicly visible, but the formula appears generally well-tolerated with soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Ceramides.
Missing
This is a strong endorsement claim. While the brand states it partners with dermatologists, no specific list of dermatologists, their qualifications, or the methodology of their 'recommendation' or 'use' is provided. This lacks verifiable evidence.
Missing
The product contains ingredients like peptides, PDRN, and ceramides known for anti-aging and barrier repair benefits. 'Vegan' is supported by the brand's claim of 'vegan PDRN'. However, 'anti-aging' is a broad claim that would ideally need finished product clinical data.
Mentioned only
The percentage of Wkpep Octa (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) (2%) is disclosed. Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a known neuromodulating peptide that can help reduce the appearance of expression lines. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to prove the 'reduces fine lines' claim.
Mentioned only
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.
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.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian 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.
Peptides are known to support collagen production. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to quantify or prove these improvements.
The percentage of Ginseng PDRN (2%) is disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration. General research supports PDRN's role in skin regeneration.
The percentage of Wkpep Octa (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) (2%) is disclosed. Peptides are known to support collagen and elastin. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Percentages for Centella reversa exosome (0.5%) and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration.
Claim made on brand website. No specific mildness testing or 'all skin types' clinical study is publicly visible, but the formula appears generally well-tolerated with soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Ceramides.
This is a strong endorsement claim. While the brand states it partners with dermatologists, no specific list of dermatologists, their qualifications, or the methodology of their 'recommendation' or 'use' is provided. This lacks verifiable evidence.
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.
General ingredient research supports peptides for skin health and regeneration. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to prove 'advanced regeneration' or 'overall skin health' claims for this product.
Mentioned only
Ingredient percentages for PDRN (2%), Wkpep Octa (2%), Centella exosome (0.5%), and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. Ceramides, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid are also listed in the INCI, supporting barrier and hydration claims. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Mentioned only
Peptides are known to support collagen production. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to quantify or prove these improvements.
Mentioned only
The percentage of Ginseng PDRN (2%) is disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration. General research supports PDRN's role in skin regeneration.
Mentioned only
The percentage of Wkpep Octa (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) (2%) is disclosed. Peptides are known to support collagen and elastin. This is strong ingredient-level evidence.
Mentioned only
Percentages for Centella reversa exosome (0.5%) and Exosome LB (0.5%) are disclosed. This is strong ingredient-level evidence for the active's presence and concentration.
Mentioned only
Claim made on brand website. No specific mildness testing or 'all skin types' clinical study is publicly visible, but the formula appears generally well-tolerated with soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Ceramides.
Missing
This is a strong endorsement claim. While the brand states it partners with dermatologists, no specific list of dermatologists, their qualifications, or the methodology of their 'recommendation' or 'use' is provided. This lacks verifiable evidence.
Missing
The product contains ingredients like peptides, PDRN, and ceramides known for anti-aging and barrier repair benefits. 'Vegan' is supported by the brand's claim of 'vegan PDRN'. However, 'anti-aging' is a broad claim that would ideally need finished product clinical data.
Mentioned only
The percentage of Wkpep Octa (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) (2%) is disclosed. Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a known neuromodulating peptide that can help reduce the appearance of expression lines. However, no finished product study for this specific serum is publicly visible to prove the 'reduces fine lines' claim.
Mentioned only
“TRUSTED, RECOMMENDED AND USED BY 100S OF DERMATS”
ASCI requires substantiation for claims of endorsement by professionals, including methodology and verifiable data. This claim lacks such details.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps