Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Ponds Youthful Miracle 3% Hexyl Retinol Complex Renew & Repair Serum, Boosts collagen, Reduces Fine Lines | 14 ml
Ponds Youthful Miracle 3% Hexyl Retinol Complex Renew & Repair Serum, Boosts collagen, Reduces Fine Lines | 14 ml
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
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WHAT IS IT?
Face Serum with 3% Hexyl-Retinol technology
FEATURES
Clinically proven to improve skin quality, brightens skin, reduces dark spots, boosts collagen, plumps fine lines, improves elasticity
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not contain other resorcinol-containing serums recommended, no harsh massage required
Who Is It For?
Mature Skin Ageing Skin All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Boosts Collagen Reduces Fine Lines And Wrinkles Brightens Skin Reduces Dark Spots Improves Elasticity And Skin QualityBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Hindustan Unilever Ltd Says
Product Description:
Ponds Youthful Miracle Face Serum Renew & Repair formulated by experts at Ponds Skin Institute with 150+ years experience of pioneering skincare with superior science and technology. This 3% Hexyl-Retinol serum is clinically proven to improve skin quality. Hexyl-Retinol technology is a Unilever patented technology combining potent triple actives: Hexylresorcinol, Retinol-C, and Niacinamide. Hexylresorcinol brightens and reduces dark spots, Retinol-C plumps fine lines and improves elasticity. Consumer study in 2024 showed visible youthful skin, reduced dark spots and fine lines, brighter and even skin in majority users. Achieve smooth youthful skin in 2 weeks with gentle and effective formula.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua, Niacinamide, Hexyl Resorcinol, Retinyl propionate, Phenoxyethanol
Key Ingredients
Hexylresorcinol, Retinol-C, Niacinamide
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative โ eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ broad-spectrum preservative
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%โ1% (eu max 1%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
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: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at โค1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations โ a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Retinyl Propionate
Common Name(s): Vitamin a propionate,retinol propionate
CAS Number: 7069-42-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Promotes skin cell renewal and collagen support with a gentle activity profile.
Why It's Used: Stable, gentle retinoid ester for sensitive skin where tolerability is a priority.
How It Works: Enzymatic hydrolysis releases retinol from propionate ester for standard retinoid metabolic activation.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging creams,night serums,eye creams
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin a derivative
Secondary Functions: Collagen support,texture refinement
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%โ0.5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional โ verify source
Halal Status: Conditional โ verify source
Source Notes: Predominantly synthetic. slightly more lipophilic than retinyl acetate.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Introduce slowly; retinization expected at higher potencies.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe at cosmetic concentrations. use spf. avoid during pregnancy. ewg score: 2.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf,tocopherol
Avoid Combining With: Pregnancy; extended uv without spf; benzoyl peroxide
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The c3 propionate ester is slightly more lipophilic than acetate, potentially improving stratum corneum penetration while maintaining a gentle release profile.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir retinol safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12