
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Power serum with 13 actives
FEATURES
Skin-hydrating and plumping, Anti-aging, Reduces dark spots and pigmentation, Skin barrier defence, Promotes glowing complexion and evens skin tone, Suitable for all skin types, FDA approved, Free from harmful ingredients, Vegan and cruelty-free
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Free from SLS, sulfates, parabens, harmful silicones, cyclopentasiloxane, mineral oils, petroleum
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Pigmentation Dark Spots Ageing Signs Such As Fine Lines And Wrinkles Acne Uneven Skin Tone Dullness DrynessBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Is there anything that this power serum cannot do? It has 13 types of actives, including Japanese ginseng, copper peptides, and ceramide complex, that target almost all your concerns: pigmentation, dark spots, ageing signs such as fine lines and wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone, dullness, and dryness. ClayCo Ginseng & Copper Peptide Power Serum aids in collagen production, hydration, barrier defense, and also prevents environmental damage. This ultimate elixir can replace the need to use multiple serums for your skin. The milky consistency makes sure that your skin stays plump and hydrated. Features: Skin-hydrating and plumping face serum, Infused with Japanese ginseng, copper peptides, and the ceramide complex, Anti-aging and reduces fine lines and wrinkles, Reduces dark spots and pigmentation, Skin barrier defence, Promotes glowing complexion and evens skin tone, Suitable for all skin types, FDA approved, Free from SLS, sulfates, parabens, harmful silicones, cyclopentasiloxane (bad silicone), mineral oils, and petroleum, Vegan and cruelty-free. About the Brand: ClayCo's 'Rituals of Japan' range is inspired by the ancient beauty regimes of Japan that believe in healthy and nourished skin from within. Use of natural and traditional Japanese ingredients infused with modern technology that promise clean, conscious, and caring skincare.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Ceramide-Complex, Copper-Tripeptide-1, Panax-Ginseng-Root-Extract, Camellia-Sinensis-Leaf-Extract, Aqua, Trisodium-Ethylenediamine-Disuccinate, Glycerin, Pentylene-Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14-Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Caprylic, Capric-Triglyceride, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl-Decanone, Olive-Squalane, Ethylhexyl-Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate, Caprate, Fructose, Urea, Citric-Acid, Sodium-Hydroxide, Maltose, Sodium-Pca, Sodium-Chloride, Sodium-Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Sodium-Hyaluronate, Glucose, Benzyl-Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl-Glycol, Caprylic, Capric-Glycerides, Citric-Acid, Colour
Key Ingredients
Japanese Ginseng, Copper Peptide, Ceramide Complex, Tsubaki
Ingredients Details
Allantoin
Common Name(s): 5-ureidohydantoin,glyoxyldiureide,aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate
CAS Number: 97-59-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, promotes skin cell renewal, and provides mild keratolytic exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Gold standard multi-function soothing active โ one of the most widely used cosmetic ingredients across all product types for its exceptional tolerability and clinically proven multi-action skin conditioning.
How It Works: Promotes keratinocyte proliferation and fibroblast migration for wound healing. mild keratolytic activity by disrupting corneocyte binding. anti-irritant via direct protein binding and anti-inflammatory cytokine reduction. humectant activity via hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Post-procedure products,sensitive skin formulas,wound care,anti-acne treatments,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,keratolytic,anti-irritant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or comfrey-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Exceptionally well-tolerated; suitable for all skin types including baby and compromised skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Allantoin's keratinocyte proliferation stimulation occurs via receptor-mediated signaling (possibly machr activation) rather than non-specific irritation-driven proliferation, making it a true wound-healing stimulant rather than a pro-inflammatory proliferative signal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,araรบjo et al. allantoin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Coco-caprylate
Common Name(s): Coco-caprylate,coco-caprylate,cosmetic functional ingredient,established active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning with spreading value determined by the ester molecular architecture.
Why It's Used: Coco-caprylate is selected for its c8 caprylic ester โ the c-chain length provides ultra-light fast-dry short-chain emolliency, which distinguishes coco-caprylate from esters of adjacent chain lengths in the same polarity tier.
How It Works: Ester: acid chain โ emolliency type; alcohol chain โ spreading speed and skin feel.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Safety documented in cosing at standard formulation concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,coco-caprylate technical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22
Fructose
Common Name(s): Levulose,d-fructose,fruit sugar
CAS Number: 57-48-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides natural fruit sugar humectant moisture retention with gentle soothing properties.
Why It's Used: Natural-origin humectant for clean beauty formulations with appealing fruit-derived provenance.
How It Works: Five hydroxyl groups provide strong water binding. slightly higher hygroscopicity than glucose due to fructose ring configuration. soothing activity via mild anti-inflammatory activity of fruit sugar derivatives.
Typically Found In: Natural moisturizers,clean beauty hydrators
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ fruit sugar humectant
Secondary Functions: Natural sugar humectant,soothing
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from fruit (plant sources)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Fructose's ring form (furanose, 5-membered) provides all five hydroxyl groups in a more hydrophilic spatial arrangement than glucose (pyranose, 6-membered), contributing to fructose's slightly superior hygroscopicity over glucose โ explaining its preference as a cosmetic humectant among monosaccharides.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glucose
Common Name(s): Glucose,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glucose has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,glucose technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12