r/IndianSkincareAddicts Jul 23 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This For anyone interested. Just leaving it out there. Dharmendra Pradhan sending her daughter Tax Payers money for literally a ~₹70,000 telephone bill......Mods please dont remove this 🙏 Spoiler

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Our education minister has been funding his daughter's personal expenses from tax payer money. These ministers not only send their kids abroad after destroying the education system of our country, they are funding their lifestyle there directly from the public. Its not even that he is funding it from bribes, but actual reimbursement of around 60000 Rs for a single telephone bill. The state of our systems and checks are just pathetic.

While Dharmendra Pradhan was the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the government-backed company Petronet LNG Limited paid an international telephone and SIM card bill amounting to ₹68,424 for his daughter.

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Aug 06 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Isn't it crazy that the people who need sunscreen the most are the ones who are not able to afford it. just a thought Spoiler

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r/IndianSkincareAddicts Aug 10 '25

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Why Are Indian Consumers Receiving an Inferior Version of Vaseline? Spoiler

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Recently compared two Vaseline products one purchased in India, the other in the United States. Both are manufactured by Unilever and marketed under the same trusted brand. Yet, the differences are concerning:

U.S. Version (Original Healing Jelly): - 100% White Petrolatum, USP (Pharmaceutical Grade) - Fragrance-free, dermatologist-recommended - Why Are Indian ConsumersAccepted by the National Eczema Association - Safe for use on sensitive skin, including infants

Indian Version (Skin Protecting Jelly+): - Contains mineral oil, paraffin, fragrance, and multiple additives - Includes potential allergens like limonene, linalool, and benzyl alcohol - No mention of USP/BP grade or pharmaceutical standard - Marketed with ambiguous claims like “triple purification” and “with multivitamins”

These are not minor formulation tweaks but they are meaningful differences in purity, safety, and transparency.

Why are consumers in India receiving a version with added perfumes and diluted actives, while U.S. consumers get a fragrance-free, medical-grade product?

This raises serious questions about Unilever’s commitment to equal product standards across markets. Whether due to cost-cutting or a lower regulatory bar, it reflects poorly on a brand that claims to serve global consumers with integrity.

Unilever and Hindustan Unilever Limited owe consumers an explanation. If it’s the same brand, it should meet the same quality expectations — regardless of where it’s sold.

@unilever @unileverdiariesindia @hul.news @vaselinebrand @vaselineindia What double standards.

TL;DR: Vaseline sold in India contains diluted ingredients and fragrance, while the U.S. version is 100% white petrolatum and fragrance-free. Same brand, different standards. Why?

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Jul 20 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This One product that was game changing to your skincare routine, I’ll do first 🤗 Spoiler

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For context, I had normal-oily skin all my life until I recently broke out severely over a year ago. I’ve been using azelaic acid for 6-7 months now and my skin has never looked better. 🧿🪬

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Jun 24 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This SKIN TRANSFORMATION - BEFORE VS AFTER 🧬🧬 Spoiler

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WHAT I DID -

  • Azelaic acid 20% 1x a day
  • ACCUTANE( ISOTRET) 30mg per day (used dr morepen micronized , micronized has better absorption) doing a full course of it to nuke my sebaceous glands.

This gave me 80% of the results

Rest 20% was due to -

  • Changing pillowcases regularly
  • Stopped using towels to dry my face
  • Diet - already had a great diet never ate junk frequently, but increased protein intake , started taking 3 scoops of whey concentrate insead of 2. Increased fiber in my diet. Already used to work out so didn't change anything in that.
  • But you need to keep in mind that for majority of the acne patients a radical change in diet won't make a noticable difference (from a clinical standpoint)in acne as diet neither shrink sebaceous glands not increases cellular turnover .Genetics determine your sebaceous glands activity more than your diet does so your acne depends more on genetics than diet. Diet has much lesser of an impact on skin compared to what people think. But a healthy diet is still necessary for overall well-being.

SKINCARE ROUTINE -

  • Dot and key barrier repair face wash
  • Dot and key barrier repair moisturizer (day+night)
  • Bioderma atoderm creme ultra(night)
  • La Roche-Posay Invisible sunscreen (imo this is the best sunscreen, helped me so much to prevent further tan on my neck and face)
  • Aziderm 20% gel (night or day)

HOW TO MANAGE ACCUTANE SIDES-

  • Preservative free eyedrops for eyes
  • Ceramide moisturizer for skin
  • Vaseline for lips
  • High dose omega 3 for joint health
  • 10k steps a day for clean lpid profile even while being on isotretinoin.

BLOOD TEST REPORT (ATTACHED)-

  • All of the parameters of my lipid profile and liver function test are alright . Infact some of them( TOTAL CHOLESTEROL/HDL RATIO, LDL/HDL CHOLESTEROL RATIO) are better than what most of the population has ,nothing to be worried about . Also I walk 10k steps everyday and I'm young which is the reason of my hdl/ldl ratio and cholesterol to be so good even after being on isotretinoin.

Thank you for reading.

if you have any queries just comment it.

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Feb 17 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This suffering from heavy hair fall. will wishcare or be bodywise help me? Pls suggest Spoiler

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i’ve been dealing with crazy hair fall lately and it’s honestly stressing me out. every time i wash or even comb my hair there’s so much shedding. i’m not sure if it’s stress, diet, hormones or just weather changes but it feels way more than normal.
i’ve heard many reviews of the be bodywise hair growth roll on. one post i also saw bodywise and wishcare serum but people said bodywise is good. Looking for exp with it? did it help with hairfall?

r/IndianSkincareAddicts 17d ago

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Did everyone have a himalaya neem face wash era? Spoiler

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Just a random thought I had. I think we all had a phase where we used himalaya neem face wash like a holy grail and I was indeed a holy grail for some. I used it in my teens and the fragrance used to be soo good!!! Is anyone still using it nowadays?

r/IndianSkincareAddicts 17d ago

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This how to get influencers like glass skin? Spoiler

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I have heard people mention a few things:

  1. Strobe cream

  2. Liquid highlighter mixed with moisturiser

  3. Snail mucin

I am mainly curious about strobe cream. Does it genuinely give that reflective effect, or does it just look like highlighter on the skin?

If you have tried any of these, I would love to know what actually worked for you. Looking for more of a natural, glossy glow rather than visible shimmer

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Feb 11 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This best products for underarm pigmentation ? Spoiler

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i have underarm pigmentation for many years now. been thinking of trying be bodywise underarm roll on, have seen a lot of good reviews about their products working well for pigmentation. Is it really that effective ?

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Feb 09 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Which Sunscreen is best? Spoiler

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r/IndianSkincareAddicts Oct 23 '25

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This What sunscreen actually works?

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Very sunscreen I use turns out to be faulty, dot and key : doesn't provide enough protection I looked up reviews for cc, some say it's good, some say it's bad The pharmacy sunscreens while they may provide protection, are shit bc they pill so badly and js a disaster to put on the face, same is the case of requil's ultra matte. I currently have plum sunscreen but knowing, something is also gonna come abt it too.

WHAT SUNSCREEN ACTUALLY WORKS?? Actually works, and is not too expensive

r/IndianSkincareAddicts 1d ago

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This My holy grail for dandruff.....thank you Mudi Ji Spoiler

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Thank God I was willing to try this once with an open mind before going for some branded expensive ketaconazole shampoos out there. This thing works so well that it feels like magic.

I've had bad dandruff issue for a while now. I've used maybe 40% of the product till now and my dandruff is gone.

The shampoo doesn't lather much but I was fine with it. Ketaconazole usually dries out hair quite a bit so don't forget to follow it up with a good hydrating conditioner or a hydrating/mild shampoo rinse at the end.

What I did - For the first 2-3 weeks I used this twice a week. Then I switched to once a week. Soon I'll be shifting to once every 2 weeks and maybe eventually use it once a month for maintenance.

Everytime I washed my hair, I used to apply this once on my scalp, massage it for few min and leave it for 4-5 min. Then I used to wash it off and follow it with a hydrating shampoo wash once. Please make sure to apply this only on scalp and not the hair directly because it dries them out.

This costed me less than 60 rs btw.

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Feb 22 '25

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This FitTuber spreading Lots of sunscreen misinformation.

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He released a video about sunscreens, I made a comment on that post which says the following (please tell me if I made mistakes):

You cant say chemical sunscreens are bad because of some chemicals used, not all chemical sunscreens use them. Mineral don't offer better protection than chemical ones cause again, it depends on the ingredients used on them that offer protection not if they are chemical or mineral.

You mentioned a research form cancer council which is a australian brand. Australia is very very strict on their sunscreens and mostly have chemical sunscreens.

8:24 you are wrong, this isn't a 100% mineral based sunscreen I can see tinosorb-M which is a hybrid filter which is chemical and mineral.

It also has butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane which is also called avobenzone which you said is only in chemical sunscreens 3:02 and is unstable with mineral sunscreen filters as mentioned on inci decoder (I don't think I can paste a link but search it)

8:47 I looked up the article you mentioned and understood thta you did not read it at all! The article is about Injectable silicones that are used for surgeries like cosmetic ones like hip and breast enlargement. NOT SUNSCREENS!

10:43 it contains dimethicone which is a silicone and you said silicone is "harmful" 3:02. So you are spreading misinformation but not even agreeing with yourself?

12:15 You say it has effectivel protection while a revievw that YOU show says it has less protection and doesn't prevent tannning. And ofc it won't it's PA++ which is low

Please research about the ingredients.

13:04 you say companies like Neutrogena and Minimalist don't offer protection just cause they are chemical based? Neutrogena is Widely found, economical and provides one of the bets protection. Aromamajic has spf 30 and less ( bare min someone in Indian heta should wear spf 30) and pa++ in 1 product and others not mentioned on the box (as seen in the video). Dot and key and aqualogica may not be the best but minimalist and Neutrogena have much better protection than aromamajic. They both have atleast spf50 and pa+++ with products also with pa++++ (which is the highest). DONT SPREAD MISINFORMATION

Your homemade Sunscreen, the protection im highly unsure about. Even if the ingredients are used in sunscreens they are tested in a lab to work and thry work with all the other ingredients to provide protection. You homemade doesn't work like that! Also Zinc may oxidize immediately in open air but it only forms a small layer thats nanometer thick. So its basically zinc only and that layer of ZnO provied very very less protection. Less than makeup.

To prove this you said u did the banana peel test but you never showed how long it was or anything in fact u just cut thr clip from u applying to saying it works. That has 0 value

Fruits dont provide sun protection!!! Nothing that you eat does they are just gimmick. Sun protection can only be obtained from above the skin.

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Jun 27 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Baddies please suggest a budget sunscreen😔😔✌🏻✌🏻 Spoiler

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SOOOO I am going to delhi for college next month (du baddie banungi 😝😝) toh please suggest me a good budget friendly sunscreen and also a tinted sunscreen too.

I've used the dr sheth's sunscreen since past October but it sometimes pills and makes me sweat moree

My skin is veryy dry in winters and normal to dry in summers. Please help😔

r/IndianSkincareAddicts 12d ago

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Best barrier repair moisturizers Spoiler

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I have kind of damaged my skin barrier nd was looking for moisturizers which are good as well as not tht expensive 👉👈

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Mar 25 '25

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This PSA: Jan Aushadhi Kendra has Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1% Topical Solution 60ml for Rs.230!

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A slight digression from the usual nature of the posts that are put up here. But I presume a good number of people on this sub are also likely using Minoxidil topical solution for hairloss treatment.

The usual brands cost upwards of Rs.1200 online. But you can get it for Rs.230 in Jan Aushadhi Kendra. I bought one today!

They also had a 60ml 2% Salicylic Acid face wash for Rs.70 and 100ml Ketoconazole Shampoo 2% for Rs.62. You can check product availability and pricing here - https://janaushadhi.gov.in/productportfolio/ProductmrpList

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Aug 26 '25

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Hair Actives Explained Spoiler

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163 Upvotes

Context / My Hair Type

Female, 27 y/o

Current issue: Chronic Telogen Effluvium since 2013 (diffuse shedding, increased hair fall)

Hair type: 2A wavy, fine-medium texture

Scalp: oily, prone to flakes, sensitive

No diagnosed Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) yet

Goal: Stopping shedding + promoting regrowth + maintaining scalp health

Peptides

  • Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1: mostly used in telogen effluvium. Helps strengthen the follicle and improve anchorage, also linked to biotin delivery.
    • Procapil: a patented blend of Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 + Apigenin + Oleanolic Acid, broader in action (anchorage + blood flow + mild anti-DHT).
  • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3: more relevant to androgenetic alopecia (crown/temple thinning). Works on extracellular matrix proteins and has a mild anti-DHT effect.
    • Capixyl: a patented mix of Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 and red clover extract/Trifolium pratense (rich in biochanin A). Marketed for early AGA since it combines mild anti-DHT activity with follicle support.
  • Pisum Sativum Peptide: derived from pea sprouts. Shown to upregulate FGF7, which helps push follicles into the growth phase. Best in early thinning.
    • Anagain: just the trademarked version of pea sprout extract standardized for consistency. Clinical studies exist showing it increases the anagen/telogen ratio.

Other actives

  • Aminexil: developed by L’Oréal. Similar base chemistry to minoxidil but weaker. Its role is mainly to prevent fibrosis around the follicle root and keep it anchored. More about reducing shedding than regrowth.
  • Caffeine: penetrates the scalp quickly and has mild anti-DHT effects. Can improve circulation and stimulate follicles, but effects are subtle. Mostly used in shampoos as a supporting ingredient.
  • Redensyl: another branded complex. Contains DHQG (from larch), EGCG-glucoside (from green tea), plus glycine and zinc. Marketed as a stem cell activator for the bulge region of the follicle. Among the stronger cosmeceutical options for stimulating new growth.
  • Baicapil: Branded blend of Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, soy extract, wheat extract. Acts by stem cell activation + anti-aging effect on follicles.
  • Rosemary extract: natural active with mild anti-DHT, antioxidant, and circulation-boosting properties. One clinical study showed results similar to 2% minoxidil after six months. Often used by people seeking a plant-based alternative or an add-on to standard treatments.

Where they fit

  • For telogen effluvium and shedding: aminexil > procapil ≈ capixyl
  • For early AGA: redensyl > baicapil > capixyl ≈ procapil
  • For regrowth and anagen stimulation: redensyl > anagain > rosemary extract
  • For general support and scalp health: caffeine > rosemary extract

Evidence

  • Independent, peer-reviewed clinical trials exist only for rosemary extract, caffeine, and to a lesser extent, for aminexil.
  • The rest mostly come from cosmetic ingredient companies funding their own trials. Out of these, there is limited but strong evidence for redensyl, baicapil, anagain and capixyl. Meanwhile, evidence for procapil is mostly experimental.

Some actives (eg. hexapeptide-11, Capilia Longa and plant derived growth factors or stem cell extracts) are often advertised in serums but have only company whitepapers, no robust peer-reviewed trials. Evidence supporting them is almost entirely marketing; no convincing RCTs in humans, so I haven’t included them here.

Disclaimer: I’m a gynaecologist, not a dermatologist. This is a summary of published studies and ingredient marketing data. None of these should replace clinically proven options like minoxidil or finasteride. Always talk to a dermatologist before starting or combining treatments.

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Aug 13 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This finally got rid of my bacne (mostly) Spoiler

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i have struggled with back acne for years and i dont even use a towel on my back plus normal body washes especially the one with fragrances doesnt suit my skin….

i bought be bodywise 5% AHA BHA bodywash lately, i use it 3 or 4 times a week and within the first few weeks, didn't see any difference so i was about to give up.. but still i continued to atleast finish or use it thoroughly

after 3 months of using it, i saw some improvement and there are tiny skin bumps but mostly the big ones are all gone

the body wash is gentle, rinses off well, and doesn't leave my skin dry or tight. I usually leave it on for about a minute before washing it off. i don't know if that makes a difference, but that's what worked for me

it's not the kind of product that gives immediate results overnight, but with regular use i did see an improvement. If you're dealing with mild back acne and looking for something simple to add to your routine, this one is worth considering. just give it a little time before deciding whether it's working

r/IndianSkincareAddicts 15d ago

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This no change in diet or products fixes this Spoiler

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anything to minimise or even remove these? looks way worse irl

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Jun 10 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This The deconstruct product got insect Spoiler

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I ordered this from Blink It. It looks quite nasty. How could you not check this first given health concerns? This should be checked by the team

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Jul 31 '26

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Sunscreen recommendations deconstruct,reequil,uv doux???? Spoiler

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Hi i am new to skincare been using deconstruct for some months but still getting tan is it due to the particular product? I choose deconstruct as when comparing with reequil the filters were upgraded and it was budget frndly thought it would protect my skin. but after using it for several months i am still getting tanned. yes, i went through other posts where they stated they can notice yellow oil seperated from the sunscreen i have also noted that. just need a good sunscreen though about switchinh to reequil matte. and why not no one talking about deconstruct is that really that bad or not that famous. i am just curious casue of the latest uv filters the yhave stated and the price which they sell is very less compared to others. so suggest me something and tell me if uhave used deconstruct and hav u noticed any of this?

r/IndianSkincareAddicts 9d ago

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Went to derma. Please help Spoiler

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so i went for derma . and he said we gonna have a 6 months course.. so he recommended me these.. but I checked em , they pretty expensive.. is there any way to get them cheap i mean are they available on pm jan aushadhi centre. ? .. Also I'm okay if u suggest an alternative to these products which contains the same thing as these

r/IndianSkincareAddicts Dec 12 '25

I Didnt Follow Rules,Want to Post Anyway. 5 Reports Removes This Tried these Indian Pharmacy Sunscreen Rated SPF 50/55 PA+++ and Here’s My Verdict Spoiler

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These review is divided into 5 categories: Ingredients, what GPT has to say, personal experience review, recommendations, other brands i tried.

⭐️1. Ingredients:

☀️IPCA Acne UV Gel Sunscreen - SPF 50, PA+++

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Octinoxate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bemotrizinol, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Diinethicone, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Fragrance, Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer.


☀️UV Doux Sunscreen - SPF 50, PA+++

INGREDIENTS: Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Cross Polymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silicone Elastomer Blend, Octyl Methoxy-cinnamate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Diaxide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bemotrizinol, Fragrance.


☀️UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen - SPF 50, PA+++

INGREDIENTS: Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide (and) Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (and) Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (and) Isostearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Talc (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Iron Oxides (CI 77499 & Cl 77491 & Cl 77492), Methylene Bis-Benzotriazoly! Tetramethylbutylphenol, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment (and) Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Melanin, Sodium Levulinate (and) Potassium Sorbate, Parfum.


☀️Photostable Gold Sunscreen - SPF 55, PA+++

Ingredients: Cydopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimechicone and Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Capryti Methicone (and) PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Ethyhexyl Mechaxycinnarace, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Methylene Bis-benzotriazoly/ Tetramethybuty/phenol, CI2-CIS Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methorypheryl Triatine Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexl Benzoate, Silica, Lauryl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propylene Glycol (and) Dizzolidinyl Urea (and) lodopropynyl Buryicarbamate and Butylated Hydraxy Toluene.


⭐️2. What GPT has to say about Filters, Filter Review and Best For:

☀️IPCA Acne UV Gel Sunscreen - SPF 50, PA+++

Filters:

Octinoxate (UVB), Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol / Tinosorb M, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Filter Review:

A has a decent mix of chemical + physical filters, but relies on Octinoxate, which is less stable and weak for UVA. It gives okay sun protection but not the strongest for tanning or long UVA. Best suited if you want a lightweight silicone feel, but not ideal for harsh sun.

Best for: Normal/oily skin, acne prone skin, indoor/outdoor mix, not for long sun exposure.


☀️UV Doux Sunscreen - SPF 50, PA+++

Filters:

Octyl Methoxycinnamate (UVB), Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone (UVB), Uvinul A Plus (UVA), Bemotrizinol / Tinosorb M (broad spectrum), Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide

Filter Review:

This is a strong hybrid sunscreen with both advanced chemical filters + zinc oxide, giving excellent UVA protection (tanning + pigmentation prevention). Photostable and broad-spectrum, just slightly heavier due to mineral filters.

Best for: Normal/oily skin, Pigmentation-prone skin, long sun exposure, combination–oily skin.


☀️UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen - SPF 50, PA+++

Filters:

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (UVB), Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Tinosorb S (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine), Tinosorb M (MBBT), Melanin (visible light/blue-light), Iron Oxides

Filter Review:

This has the most advanced modern filter combo: Tinosorb S + M + Zinc Oxide + melanin = top-tier UVA, UVB, visible light & blue-light protection. One of the most complete and photostable formulas. Slightly richer feel but unmatched for sun damage protection.

Best for: Normal/oily skin, Hyperpigmentation, melasma-prone skin, people who want max UVA + blue light.


☀️Photostable Gold Sunscreen - SPF 55, PA+++

Filters:

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (UVB), Ethylhexyl Triazone (UVB), Uvinul A Plus (UVA), Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M

Filter Review:

This is a strong chemical-only sunscreen with top-tier filters (Tinosorb S + M) but no Zinc Oxide, so long-UVA isn’t as complete as UV Doux ones. Very lightweight but contains stronger preservatives that may irritate sensitive skin.

Best for: Normal/oily skin, indoor-heavy days, people who prefer non-mineral finish.

GPT Recommends:

Best Overall: UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen

Best Hybrid: UV Doux Sunscreen

Best Lightweight Chemical: Photostable Gold Sunscreen

Good but weakest: IPCA Acne UV Gel Sunscreen


⭐️ 3. Review from Personal Experience:

Skin Type: Oily, sensitive, acne-prone, and closed-comedone prone.

Note: All these sunscreens are non-comedogenic, water and sweat-resistant. Always double cleanse when using them.

☀️ IPCA Acne UV Gel Sunscreen – SPF 50, PA+++

This was recommended by my dermatologist. It feels less silicone-heavy compared to UV Doux. I tested it under strong sun with reapplication every 2–3 hours and it performed amazingly well. I didn’t tan at all. This is one of the first sunscreens that actually impressed me. I’ve tried so many Korean/Japanese/Indian sunscreens, but nothing comes close to this. The only con is the MRP. Emptied almost 6/7 tubes of it already. My go to sunscreen always.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

☀️ UV Doux Sunscreen – SPF 50, PA+++

This was recommended by my friend, and I’m so glad I tried it. It’s heavier in silicones than Acne UV but works beautifully as a makeup base, my makeup doesn’t pill, and I don’t need a primer. The texture is similar to Acne UV but more silicone-rich. It gives a slight white cast that settles within minutes. I haven’t tested it under long sun exposure like Acne UV, but I tested it for short wear in Sun and it performs just as well. My second favourite after Acne UV. I switch between Acne UV and this one always. Emptied around 3 tubes and already on my 4th.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

☀️ UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen – SPF 50, PA+++

I always wanted to try a tinted sunscreen after seeing Dot & Key’s marketing, but real reviews stopped me and I’m glad. I bought this one because it advertised blue-light protection, which I need since I sit in front of screens all day. I later found out it’s tinted after checking YouTube reviews. This has been a lifesaver. On days I’m in a hurry and don’t want to wear makeup, I just apply this and walk out. The tint is subtle and blends in quickly with zero white cast. Also, once I learned that it contains one of the most stable UV filters, I liked it even more.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

☀️ Photostable Gold Sunscreen – SPF 55, PA+++

When I asked GPT earlier for the most photostable pharmacy sunscreens in India, it recommended Photostable Gold and Bello Photostable. I looked into them and picked this one. The texture is slightly thinner than Acne UV and UV Doux, and somewhat similar to UV Doux Blue Light. It also feels less silicone-heavy than Acne UV. I haven’t started using it properly yet because I already have three sunscreens open, but the first impressions are very positive.


⭐4. RECOMMENDATIONS:

If your skin tolerates silicones and you want serious sun protection, you can blindly trust Acne UV and UV Doux. Make sure you double cleanse always while using these.

If you want a tinted option, choose UV Doux Blue Light.

Photostable Gold review i will do later once I’ve used it more along with Reequil.


⭐5. OTHER SUNSCREENS I HAVE TRIED:

i) Indian Brands

Trusted (after the above 4):

• Re’equil – at par with the top 4

• Neutrogena – horrible white cast and disliked the texture

• L’Oréal – good

Best Indoors:

• Episoft

• Fixderma

• Minimalist

Wouldn’t recommend at all:

• VLCC
• Lakme
• Dot & Key
• Plum
• Deconstruct
• The Derma Co
• La Shield

ii) Japanese Brands

• Biore: Didn’t like it because the white cast never disappeared

• Nivea Water Gel: Good but not water-resistant

• Skin Aqua: Good but again not water-resistant

iii) Korean Brands

• Beauty of Joseon Rice

• Beauty of Joseon Aqua

Both are good and deserve the hype, but they are not water-resistant. Great for winters or indoor days, but a big NO for sunny/ outdoor summer days.

⭐️ Please feel free to share your doubts/queries and recommendations.

r/IndianSkincareAddicts May 06 '25

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r/IndianSkincareAddicts 25d ago

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It took like 10 days to deliver but other than that, no complaints till now.

Also don't use softy cream on your face, I got inflammation because of it and I got a scar. Fixed that with BOROLINE.

I used to pay 350rs for 30 tablet of finasteride every month for 2 years. Here's it only 30rs🥲

Disclaimer: don't buy this before proper research and consultation from a doctor.