Retinol & Peptide Serum for Anti-aging
10% Niacinamide Booster

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Retinol & Peptide Serum for Anti-aging

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10% Niacinamide Booster

A serum built around Retinoid, for barrier repair and pollution defence.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
22 ingredients
27 ingredients

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc Gluconate

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinol

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Lecithin, Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation2

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Pentylene Glycol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0-1 / —

  • Lecithin

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Alcohol

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Retinol

    Skin Conditioning

    • Retinoid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Anti-Aging
    • Dark Spots
    • Firming
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Smoothing

  • Polysorbate 20 (in both products)

    Cleansing

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Potassium Phosphate

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

  • Tocopherol

    Occlusive

    0-3 / 3

    • Vitamin E
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Pisum Sativum Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Dark Spots
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Phospholipids

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Reduces Irritation
    • Smoothing

  • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

    Skin Protecting

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

Ingredients Explained

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