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This face wash offers a solid ingredient profile for its target audience, but consumers should be cautious of amplified and unverified claims made by some retailers, especially those bordering on therapeutic promises or contradicting the ingredient list.
₹199 • Analysed 22 October 2026
This face wash is positioned for oily and acne-prone skin, which is a common concern in India's humid climate. The inclusion of Salicylic Acid, Cica, and Tea Tree Oil aligns with popular active ingredients for blemish control. The price point of around Rs.220-250 for 100ml is competitive within the Indian mass-market skincare segment. However, several claims like 'heal acne' and 'kills acne causing bacteria' cross into drug territory and may face scrutiny under CDSCO regulations if not appropriately licensed. The 'fragrance-free' claim is contradicted by the INCI, which is an ASCI concern.
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Cica (Centella Asiatica) is known for soothing properties, and salicylic acid for blemish clearing.
Both Salicylic Acid and Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract are present in the INCI.
Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, and Zinc PCA are known for acne and oil control. As a rinse-off product, the extent of 'control' is limited by contact time.
Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, and Zinc PCA have anti-acne properties, but no finished product clinical evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim for this product.
Centella Asiatica (Cica) and Green Tea Extract are known for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mild surfactants (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside) and oil-controlling actives (Zinc PCA) support this claim.
The INCI list does not contain sulfates (e.g., SLS, SLES).
Formulated with mild surfactants and humectants like Butylene Glycol and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. User reviews also support this.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (15 of 23 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
Benzophenone-4: Water-soluble UV absorber
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
Declares 2 known allergen(s) (benzyl alcohol, CI 19140). Reactive skin should note these.
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.
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.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA 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 |
|---|
Aqua |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
Decyl Glucoside |
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate |
1,3-Butylene Glycol |
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer |
Salicylic Acid |
Xanthan Gum |
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Zinc PCA |
Disodium EDTA |
Benzophenone-4 |
Camphor |
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil |
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil |
Panthenol |
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (and) Houttuynia Cordata Extract (and) Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract (and) Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract (and) Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract (and) Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (and) Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract (and) Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate |
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract |
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice |
Centella Asiatica (Cica) Leaf Extract |
Benzyl Alcohol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Tocopherol |
CI 19140 |
CI 42090 |
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 assessment.
“Treat acne from the first step of your skincare routine”
The claim 'treat acne' for a product containing Salicylic Acid borders on drug territory under India's Drugs & Cosmetics Act if not appropriately licensed.
“Enhanced by 2% Salicylic Acid”
Quantified claim ('2% Salicylic Acid') without verifiable disclosure from the brand or a published study.
“Heal acne”
The claim 'heal acne' for a product containing Salicylic Acid crosses into drug territory under India's Drugs & Cosmetics Act if not appropriately licensed.
“Fragrance-free”
Claim is directly contradicted by the presence of naturally fragranced essential oils in the INCI.
“Kills acne causing bacteria”
The claim 'kills acne causing bacteria' for a product containing Tea Tree Oil borders on drug territory if not appropriately licensed.
“All Skin Types”
'All Skin Types' claim for an active-heavy product without mildness testing for all skin types is misleading.
Cica (Centella Asiatica) is known for soothing properties, and salicylic acid for blemish clearing.
Mentioned only
Both Salicylic Acid and Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract are present in the INCI.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, and Zinc PCA are known for acne and oil control. As a rinse-off product, the extent of 'control' is limited by contact time.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, and Zinc PCA have anti-acne properties, but no finished product clinical evidence is publicly visible to support this specific claim for this product.
Mentioned only
Centella Asiatica (Cica) and Green Tea Extract are known for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mentioned only
Mild surfactants (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside) and oil-controlling actives (Zinc PCA) support this claim.
Mentioned only
The INCI list does not contain sulfates (e.g., SLS, SLES).
Mentioned only
Formulated with mild surfactants and humectants like Butylene Glycol and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. User reviews also support this.
Mentioned only
Salicylic Acid is a BHA known for its ability to exfoliate inside pores. As a rinse-off product, its efficacy for deep unclogging is limited by contact time.
Mentioned only
Ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil can help, but preventing future breakouts is a strong claim for a rinse-off product without finished product clinical evidence.
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Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This analysis 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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