Retinol 0.3% Face Serum
₹569 delivered30ml₹19 per ml
Cost per day
3–4 drops for a face, once a day. Size is chosen on the brand’s page.
4actives found
From the printed ingredient list.
What’s actually in it
- salicylic acid17th of 19 on the label
- niacinamide18th of 19 on the label
- alpha arbutin19th of 19 on the label
- Retinol0.3% · stated
Where it sits on the label — heaviest first, to 1%.
Not while pregnant: Salicylic Acid, Retinol
Pregnant or breastfeeding — use only on a doctor's say-so · Pregnant or breastfeeding — doctors advise against retinoids in pregnancy.
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Salicylic Acid — A beta-hydroxy acid that dissolves oil and dead skin inside the pore, so it's the go-to for blackheads, congestion and oily-skin breakouts. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. OTC cap 2%. Give it 8–12 weeks for congestion & blackheads. Best for Oily, Combination. An oil-soluble exfoliant — brilliant on oily, congested skin. On dry or reactive skin it can strip and sting, so ease in slowly.
Niacinamide — Vitamin B3 — a broadly-tolerated all-rounder that strengthens the skin barrier, evens tone and helps regulate oil. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~5%. OTC cap 10%. Give it 8–12 weeks for tone. Suits all skin types. One of the best-tolerated actives there is — fine for every skin type, and especially handy for oil and uneven tone.
Retinol — A vitamin-A derivative that speeds cell turnover — the best-evidenced ingredient for fine lines and texture over months of nightly use. The label states 0.3%. Works from ~0.3%. OTC cap 1%. Give it 12 weeks minimum; best gains around 6 months. Best for Oily, Combination, Normal. Powerful but irritating early on. Oily and normal skin adapt fastest; dry and sensitive skin should start low and buffer with moisturiser. Mid-value: beats 75% of the 5 Retinol serums that state their strength.
Alpha-Arbutin — A gentle, stable brightener that fades dark spots by slowing melanin production — a milder route to even tone than acids. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. OTC cap 2%. Give it 8–12 weeks for dark spots. Suits all skin types. A gentle, stable brightener that fades dark spots without the sting of acids — fine for every skin type.
Strength as printed on the label · Dermatology consensusThe evidence — 3 peer-reviewed papers
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J Am Acad Dermatol · 2024 · PMID 38300170 · JAMA · 2021 · PMID 34812859 · Br J Dermatol · 2022 · PMID 35789996Show the working · price log
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 This oneRetinol 0.3% Face Serum |  MinimalistNiacinamide 10% Face Serum |  MinimalistAlpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum | |
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| Per ml | ₹19 | ₹19 | ₹17 |
| Pack | 30ml · ₹569 | 30ml · ₹569 | 30ml · ₹522 |
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