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Vitamin C Foaming Face WashA face wash built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face wash built around Niacinamide and AHA, for antioxidant protection and pollution defence.
Brand price
INR 399.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 295.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetamide MEA, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Wheat Germ Acid
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocoyl Sarcosine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Linolenic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate-33, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Wheat Germ Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Green Tea Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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