NABL Test Report for Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen
Lab test report for Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen (80 g): lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and antimony not detected, pathogens absent, pH 6.86 within the 6.50-7.20 specification, thermal stability passed. Batch AAP6H083.
Safety Summary: Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen
Is Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen safe? Yes. It was independently tested at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-15193). The tested sample, from batch AAP6H083, was analysed against the limits in the referenced standards and the customer specification.
Free from lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and antimony. The report found no detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic or antimony (each below 0.25 mg/kg) and no detectable mercury (below 0.1 mg/kg).
Free from harmful bacteria and fungi. Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were all reported Absent. Total microbial count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit NMT 1000); total yeast & mould count Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit NMT 100).
pH within specification and heat-stable. pH 6.86 against a specification of 6.50-7.20, and the sample passed the thermal stability test at 45 ± 1°C for 48 hours.
Is it chemical free? No cosmetic is chemical-free - water itself is a chemical, and this gel is 88.72% water by weight. What this report establishes is that the tested sample is free from any detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury or antimony and from the listed pathogens.
What these results cover. The laboratory findings apply to the tested sample from batch AAP6H083 and the parameters listed on this page. This report (series /F) is issued under the laboratory's FDAS TL-124 / ILAC-MRA scope and does not carry an NABL ULR number; Sigma Test & Research Centre holds NABL accreditation TC-15193 for its NABL-scope work. Skin tolerance is assessed separately, in the dermatological patch test certificate. NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
Key Findings at a Glance
Results of Analysis
Result is the measured outcome for this batch. Requirement / Limit is the specification where the standard or the customer specification defines one; a dash means none is defined. Detection Limit is the lowest level the method can report. Test Method is the standard the laboratory followed. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are reported by the laboratory as not covered by its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation scope.
| Parameter | Result | Requirement / Limit | Detection Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Organoleptic | ||||
| Appearance | White soft mass | - | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Colour | White | - | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Odour* | Characteristic | - | - | STRC/STP/P044 |
| Chemical Parameters | ||||
| pH at 27°C | 6.86 | 6.50-7.20 | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Total residue, % w/w | 10.26 | - | - | IS:6608:2004, Annex D |
| Total fatty substance content, % by mass | 9.28 | - | - | IS:6608:2004, Annex C |
| Thermal stability (45 ± 1°C for 48 hours) | Passes the test | - | - | IS:6608:2004, Annex A |
| Water content, % w/w | 88.72 | - | - | IS:2362:1993 |
| Specific gravity | 1.032 | - | - | STRC/STP/P030 |
| Viscosity (25.3°C, spindle L4, 13.8 RPM, torque 76.7%), cps | 32839 | - | - | STRC/STP/P033 |
| Heavy Metals | ||||
| Lead (as Pb), mg/kg | Not Detected | - | 0.25 | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Cadmium (as Cd), mg/kg | Not Detected | - | 0.25 | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Arsenic (as As), mg/kg | Not Detected | - | 0.25 | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Mercury (as Hg), mg/kg | Not Detected | - | 0.1 | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Antimony (as Sb), mg/kg | Not Detected | - | 0.25 | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Microbial Counts | ||||
| Total microbial count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 1000 | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Total yeast & mould count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 100 | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pathogens | ||||
| Escherichia coli, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Staphylococcus aureus, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Candida albicans, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
Understanding These Tests for Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen
Physical & Organoleptic
On the tested sample, Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen was recorded as a white soft mass, white in colour and with a characteristic odour.
These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.
Chemical Parameters
Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen recorded pH 6.86 at 27°C against a customer specification of 6.50-7.20, and passed the thermal stability test at 45 ± 1°C for 48 hours. Water content 88.72% w/w, total residue 10.26% w/w, total fatty substance 9.28%, specific gravity 1.032 and viscosity 32839 cps are reported as measured; the standard sets no specification for them.
Thermal stability checks for separation or phase change under sustained heat - relevant for a water-based gel sunscreen in Indian transit and storage conditions.
Heavy Metals
In this report, Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen showed no detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic or antimony (each below 0.25 mg/kg) and no detectable mercury (below 0.1 mg/kg).
Heavy metals can enter a product through raw materials or manufacturing.
Microbial Counts
Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen recorded total microbial count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 1000 cfu/gm and total yeast & mould count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 100 cfu/gm.
These tests count viable microorganisms against the limits set by the standard.
Pathogens
In the tested sample of Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent - not detected in the tested quantity.
Pathogen tests cover only the organisms listed, not all microorganisms.
Test Overview
| Report Title | Chemical and Microbiological Analysis - Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen |
| Parameters Measured | physical and organoleptic properties, chemical parameters including thermal stability and viscosity, heavy metals, microbial counts and pathogens |
| Test Type | Laboratory chemical and microbiological analysis of a product sample |
| Test Methods | IS:6608:2004; IS:2362:1993; IS:14648:2011; STRC/STP protocols |
| Sample Tested | AAP6H083 (80 g x 4) |
| Sample Category | Cosmetics (Sunscreen) |
About Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen
Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ | UVA/B & Blue Light Protection | Anti-Pollution Factor (APF) Technology | In-Vivo Tested | Brightens Skin | Fragrance-Free & No White Cast | For Glowing & Sun Protected Skin. A dewy gel sunscreen with Papaya, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid. Brand claims from the product page; SPF performance is substantiated by separate in-vivo testing, not by this report.
Claims and Their Evidence
Lab-sourced rows are measured results. Product-page rows are the brand's own claims. The laboratory report is not evidence for cosmetic-benefit claims.
| Statement | Evidence / basis | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No detectable heavy metals | Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and Antimony reported Not Detected at 0.25 mg/kg; Mercury Not Detected at 0.1 mg/kg. | Lab report 13053851/F |
| Within microbiological limits | Counts within the standard limits; four specified pathogens reported Absent. | Lab report 13053851/F |
| pH within specification | pH 6.86 against a customer specification of 6.50-7.20 (IS:6608:2004). | Lab report 13053851/F |
| Thermally stable | Passed the thermal stability test at 45 ± 1°C for 48 hours (IS:6608:2004, Annex A). | Lab report 13053851/F |
| SPF 50+ PA++++, In-Vivo Tested | Brand claim substantiated by separate sun-protection testing shown on the product page. Not part of this report. | Product page |
| Fragrance-free, no white cast | Brand claims on the product page. Not tested in this report. | Product page |
Report Details
| Testing Laboratory | Sigma Test & Research Centre, B-8/5 Phase-1, Badli Industrial Area, New Delhi 110042 (NABL-accredited laboratory, TC-15193; ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015) |
| Report Series / Scope | Report 13053851/F - FDAS TL-124 / ILAC-MRA scope; no NABL ULR printed on this report |
| Report No. | 13053851/F |
| Job Code | STRC/13053851 |
| Report Issue Date | 03/09/2026 |
| Date of Receipt | 19/08/2026 |
| Testing Period | 19/08/2026 to 03/09/2026 |
| Batch Tested | AAP6H083 (Mfg. 08/2026; use before 24 months) |
| Sample Quantity | 80 g x 4 |
| Customer | Honasa Consumer Limited, Gurugram |
| Standards Referenced | IS:6608:2004; IS:2362:1993; IS:14648:2011 |
| Authorised Signatories | Shruti Vij, Technical Manager; Insha, Section In-charge |
| Verification | QR code printed on each page of the report links to the laboratory's authenticity check |
What This Report Shows
What the results demonstrate
- Physical characteristics of the tested sample were recorded as observed by the laboratory.
- The listed heavy metals were below the laboratory's detection limit in the tested sample.
- The tested sample met the referenced microbiological criteria.
- The specified pathogenic microorganisms were reported Absent in the tested sample.
- The tested sample's pH fell within the customer specification and it passed thermal stability testing.
What the results do not demonstrate
- They do not certify the product; NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
- They do not establish overall safety or suitability for every individual.
- They do not prove any cosmetic-benefit or performance claim; those are made on the product page.
- They do not cover parameters or organisms outside those listed.
- They apply to the tested sample from the stated batch, not necessarily to other batches.
- They do not carry an NABL ULR number - this report series is issued under the laboratory's FDAS TL-124 scope. Odour is marked as outside the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation scope.
- They do not cover SPF or UVA performance, which is assessed by separate in-vivo testing.
Key Ingredients in Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen
Descriptions are the brand's own, from the product page.
| Ingredient | Brand description |
|---|---|
| 2% C-Hyaluron Complex™ | "An OG blend of Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid derivatives, it deeply hydrates and brightens skin without feeling heavy or sticky." |
| Papaya Extracts | "Naturally rich in enzymes, Papaya helps lighten dark spots and enhance skin radiance by boosting collagen." |
| New-Age UV Filters (Tinosorb M & Mexoryl SX) | "Designed to deliver consistent protection, these next-gen UV filters are globally trusted and stay stable under the sun." |
Dermatological Patch Test Certificate
This lab test report covers the chemical and microbiological analysis of Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen. Skin tolerance is a separate question, assessed through dermatological patch testing. The dermatological patch test certificate for this product is published on its own page, so you can review the laboratory analysis here and the patch-test findings there as one trust cluster.
View the Original Lab Report
The complete original report for Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen is available as issued by the laboratory. It carries the laboratory letterhead, report number, QR verification code and the authorised signatories' details.
The Tested Product
Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen
The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch AAP6H083. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page. Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid and Tinosorb M. You can also explore the full Glow+ range or other sunscreens.
View ProductFrequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and Antimony were reported below the detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg, and Mercury below 0.1 mg/kg, at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (TC-15193).
A: For the tested batch, microbial counts were reported Less than 10 cfu/gm and Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent. These results indicate the tested sample met the referenced microbiological criteria; they do not establish overall product safety.
A: No. The report covers chemical and microbiological parameters on a sample from the stated batch. Performance and cosmetic-benefit claims are made by the brand on the product page and are not part of this laboratory report.
A: "Not Detected" means a substance was below the laboratory's stated detection limit using the specified method. "Absent" means a specified microorganism was not detected in the tested quantity using the referenced method.
A: No. NABL accredits laboratories, not products. This page reports the results of testing performed at Sigma Test & Research Centre on a sample of this product. It does not represent a product certification by NABL.
A: The report covers batch AAP6H083 (manufactured 08/2026). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 80 g x 4. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.
A: The measured pH of 6.86 sits inside the brand's 6.50-7.20 specification - near-neutral, which is typical for a gel sunscreen carrying a water-soluble UV filter system. Skin tolerance itself is assessed in the separate patch test certificate.
A: No. This report covers chemical and microbiological parameters. SPF and UVA protection are substantiated by separate in-vivo testing shown on the product page.
A: This report (series /F) is issued under the laboratory's FDAS TL-124 / ILAC-MRA scope rather than its NABL scope, so no NABL ULR is printed. The laboratory itself holds NABL accreditation TC-15193. Each page carries a QR code for authenticity verification.
References
- IS:6608:2004. Methods of test for cosmetics - skin creams. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:2362:1993. Determination of water by Karl Fischer method. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:14648:2011. Cosmetics - Microbiology - Enumeration and detection of microorganisms. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test Certificate 13053851/F, Job Code STRC/13053851. 03/09/2026.
