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Srichand's translucent powder excels at its core function of mattifying and setting makeup, but its bold performance claims for oil control duration and water resistance are not backed by publicly visible evidence.
₹600 • Analysed 26 July 2026
Srichand Bare To Perfect Translucent Powder is well-suited for the Indian climate, particularly in humid conditions, due to its strong oil-absorbing and mattifying properties. Priced at Rs. 750 for 10g, it sits in the mid-to-premium segment for face powders, often available with discounts. While the brand makes strong performance claims like '12-hour oil control' and 'waterproof/sweatproof', these lack publicly visible finished-product clinical evidence, which could attract ASCI scrutiny for quantified and absolute claims.
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 nature of a translucent powder is to blend with all skin tones without adding color. This is a functional characteristic.
This is a primary function of a translucent setting powder.
This is a quantified, time-bound claim. No finished product clinical or instrumental study is publicly visible to substantiate the 'up to 12 hours' duration.
This is a subjective cosmetic claim, generally supported by the fine particle size and silicone content in the formula.
These are performance claims requiring specific finished product testing. While the formula contains surface-treated powders (Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone) that can enhance water resistance, no test results are publicly visible to confirm the extent of 'waterproof' and 'sweatproof' performance.
The formula contains various plant extracts (e.g., Edelweiss, Centella Asiatica) which may have antioxidant or protective properties (Level 2 ingredient research). However, these extracts are very low in the INCI, and no finished product testing for 'pollution protection' is publicly visible.
The ingredients are listed in the INCI. However, their position very low in the list (after preservatives and colorants) suggests low concentrations, making their functional impact on the skin minimal from a powder format.
The brand states the product is dermatologically tested. While no detailed report is visible, this indicates some form of finished product testing for skin compatibility.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Screened against the ingredient database (14 of 32 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.
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
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 |
|---|
Talc |
Mica |
Silica |
Magnesium Myristate |
Isononyl Isononanoate |
Magnesium Carbonate |
Polymethylsilsesquioxane |
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer |
Dimethicone |
Phenoxyethanol |
Hydroxyapatite |
Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane |
Ci 77492 |
Chlorphenesin |
Hydrogen Dimethicone |
Water |
Ci 77491 |
BHT |
Distearyldimonium Chloride |
Ci 77499 |
Butylene Glycol |
Glycerin |
Aluminum Chloride |
Narcissus Poeticus Callus Extract |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract |
Lilium Candidum Flower Extract |
Centella Asiatica Extract |
Alteromonas Ferment Extract |
Potassium Sorbate |
Sodium Benzoate |
Magnolia Sieboldii Extract |
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.
“Controls oil for up to 12 hours”
Quantified claim ('up to 12 hours') without publicly disclosed, verifiable study methodology and results.
“Waterproof and sweatproof”
Absolute performance claims without publicly disclosed, verifiable test results.
The nature of a translucent powder is to blend with all skin tones without adding color. This is a functional characteristic.
Missing
This is a primary function of a translucent setting powder.
Missing
This is a quantified, time-bound claim. No finished product clinical or instrumental study is publicly visible to substantiate the 'up to 12 hours' duration.
Missing
This is a subjective cosmetic claim, generally supported by the fine particle size and silicone content in the formula.
Missing
These are performance claims requiring specific finished product testing. While the formula contains surface-treated powders (Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone) that can enhance water resistance, no test results are publicly visible to confirm the extent of 'waterproof' and 'sweatproof' performance.
Missing
The formula contains various plant extracts (e.g., Edelweiss, Centella Asiatica) which may have antioxidant or protective properties (Level 2 ingredient research). However, these extracts are very low in the INCI, and no finished product testing for 'pollution protection' is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The ingredients are listed in the INCI. However, their position very low in the list (after preservatives and colorants) suggests low concentrations, making their functional impact on the skin minimal from a powder format.
Mentioned only
The brand states the product is dermatologically tested. While no detailed report is visible, this indicates some form of finished product testing for skin compatibility.
Evidence visible
No parabens are listed in the retrieved INCI. Claim is supported.
Missing
No 'Parfum' or essential oils are listed in the retrieved INCI. Claim is supported.
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 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.
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
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.
This is a subjective cosmetic claim, generally supported by the fine particle size and silicone content in the formula.
These are performance claims requiring specific finished product testing. While the formula contains surface-treated powders (Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone) that can enhance water resistance, no test results are publicly visible to confirm the extent of 'waterproof' and 'sweatproof' performance.
The formula contains various plant extracts (e.g., Edelweiss, Centella Asiatica) which may have antioxidant or protective properties (Level 2 ingredient research). However, these extracts are very low in the INCI, and no finished product testing for 'pollution protection' is publicly visible.
The ingredients are listed in the INCI. However, their position very low in the list (after preservatives and colorants) suggests low concentrations, making their functional impact on the skin minimal from a powder format.
The brand states the product is dermatologically tested. While no detailed report is visible, this indicates some form of finished product testing for skin compatibility.
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 nature of a translucent powder is to blend with all skin tones without adding color. This is a functional characteristic.
Missing
This is a primary function of a translucent setting powder.
Missing
This is a quantified, time-bound claim. No finished product clinical or instrumental study is publicly visible to substantiate the 'up to 12 hours' duration.
Missing
This is a subjective cosmetic claim, generally supported by the fine particle size and silicone content in the formula.
Missing
These are performance claims requiring specific finished product testing. While the formula contains surface-treated powders (Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone) that can enhance water resistance, no test results are publicly visible to confirm the extent of 'waterproof' and 'sweatproof' performance.
Missing
The formula contains various plant extracts (e.g., Edelweiss, Centella Asiatica) which may have antioxidant or protective properties (Level 2 ingredient research). However, these extracts are very low in the INCI, and no finished product testing for 'pollution protection' is publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The ingredients are listed in the INCI. However, their position very low in the list (after preservatives and colorants) suggests low concentrations, making their functional impact on the skin minimal from a powder format.
Mentioned only
The brand states the product is dermatologically tested. While no detailed report is visible, this indicates some form of finished product testing for skin compatibility.
Evidence visible
No parabens are listed in the retrieved INCI. Claim is supported.
Missing
No 'Parfum' or essential oils are listed in the retrieved INCI. Claim is supported.
Missing
“Controls oil for up to 12 hours”
Quantified claim ('up to 12 hours') without publicly disclosed, verifiable study methodology and results.
“Waterproof and sweatproof”
Absolute performance claims without publicly disclosed, verifiable test results.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
