NABL Test Report for Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer
NABL lab test report for Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer: lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and antimony not detected, 1,4-dioxane not detected, pathogens absent, pH 5.86, thermal stability passed. Batch BX6C049.
Safety Summary: Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer
Is Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer safe? Yes. It was independently tested at Sigma Test & Research Centre, a laboratory accredited by NABL (Accreditation No. TC-15193). The tested sample, from batch BX6C049, was analysed against the limits in the referenced standards.
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). 1,4-dioxane was also Not Detected at a 10.0 mg/kg detection limit.
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).
Skin-friendly pH and heat-stable. pH 5.86 at 27°C - mildly acidic, in the range of healthy skin - 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 85.24% water by weight. What this report establishes is that the tested sample is free from any detectable lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, antimony or 1,4-dioxane and from the listed pathogens.
What these results cover. The laboratory findings apply to the tested sample from batch BX6C049 and the parameters listed on this page. 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.
| Parameter | Result | Requirement / Limit | Detection Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Organoleptic | ||||
| Appearance | Off white soft mass | - | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Colour | Off white | - | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Odour | Characteristic | - | - | STRC/STP/P044 |
| Chemical Parameters | ||||
| pH at 27°C | 5.86 | - | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Total residue, % w/w | 13.76 | - | - | IS:6608:2004, Annex D |
| Thermal stability (45 ± 1°C for 48 hours) | Passes the test | - | - | IS:6608:2004, Annex A |
| Total fatty matter, % w/w | 7.65 | - | - | IS:6608:2004, Annex C |
| Specific gravity | 1.006 | - | - | STRC/STP/P067 |
| Water content, % w/w | 85.24 | - | - | IS:2362:1993 |
| Viscosity (26.4°C, spindle L4, 1.7 RPM, torque 79.2%), cps | 789542 | - | - | Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 |
| 1,4-Dioxane, mg/kg | Not Detected | - | 10.0 | STRC/STP/P022 |
| 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 Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer
Physical & Organoleptic
On the tested sample, Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer was recorded as an off white soft mass, off white in colour and with a characteristic odour.
These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.
Chemical Parameters
Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer recorded pH 5.86 at 27°C, water content 85.24% w/w, total residue 13.76% w/w, total fatty matter 7.65% w/w, specific gravity 1.006 and viscosity 789542 cps, and passed the thermal stability test at 45 ± 1°C for 48 hours. 1,4-dioxane was Not Detected at a 10.0 mg/kg detection limit.
pH 5.86 sits in the mildly acidic range of healthy skin. The high viscosity reading reflects a thick gel measured at very low spindle speed; it is a texture descriptor, not a specification.
Heavy Metals
In this report, Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer 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
Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer 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 Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer, 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 - Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer |
| Parameters Measured | physical and organoleptic properties, chemical parameters including thermal stability, viscosity and 1,4-dioxane, 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; Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022; IS:14648:2011; STRC/STP protocols |
| Sample Tested | BX6C049 (200 g x 2) |
| Sample Category | Cosmetics (Moisturizer) |
About Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer
Water-light Gel Moisturizer | 24-Hour Hydration | Evens Out Skin Tone | Makes Skin Luminous | For Oily to Combination Skin. Formulated with a 2% Arbutin-Hyaluron Complex and Wild Berries. Sold on the product page as Illuminate+ Hydra Melt Gel Moisturizer - 200 g. Brand claims from the product page; not part of the laboratory 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 13048287/Z |
| No detectable 1,4-dioxane | Not Detected at a detection limit of 10.0 mg/kg. | Lab report 13048287/Z |
| Within microbiological limits | Counts within the standard limits; four specified pathogens reported Absent. | Lab report 13048287/Z |
| Thermally stable | Passed the thermal stability test at 45 ± 1°C for 48 hours (IS:6608:2004, Annex A). | Lab report 13048287/Z |
| 24-hour hydration, evens skin tone | Brand claims on the product page. Not tested in this report. | Product page |
Report Details
| Testing Laboratory | Sigma Test & Research Centre (NABL-accredited, Accreditation No. TC-15193) |
| ULR Number | TC1519326000002894F |
| Report No. | 13048287/N (physical) and 13048287/Z (chemical & microbiological) |
| Job Code | STRC/13048287 |
| Report Issue Date | 21/04/2026 |
| Date of Receipt | 10/04/2026 |
| Testing Period | 10/04/2026 to 21/04/2026 |
| Batch Tested | BX6C049 (Mfg. 03/2026; use before 24 months) |
| Sample Quantity | 200 g x 2 |
| Customer | Honasa Consumer Limited, Gurugram |
| Standards Referenced | IS:6608:2004; IS:2362:1993; Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022; IS:14648:2011 |
| Authorised Signatory | Shruti Vij, Technical Manager |
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 passed thermal stability testing and showed no detectable 1,4-dioxane.
- Testing was performed by an NABL-accredited laboratory with a traceable ULR.
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.
Key Ingredients in Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer
Descriptions are the brand's own, from the product page.
| Ingredient | Brand description |
|---|---|
| 2% Arbutin-Hyaluron Complex | Brand's named active complex - alpha arbutin for tone with hyaluronic acid for hydration. |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant that binds water in the upper skin layers for 24-hour hydration. |
| Wild Berries | Brand's signature botanical for the Illuminate+ range. |
Dermatological Patch Test Certificate
This lab test report covers the chemical and microbiological analysis of Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer. 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 Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer 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
Illuminate+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer
The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch BX6C049. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page. Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid. You can also explore the full Illuminate+ range or other moisturizers.
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 BX6C049 (manufactured 03/2026). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 200 g x 2. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.
A: The measured pH in this report is 5.86 at 27°C - mildly acidic, in the range of healthy skin.
A: 1,4-dioxane is a possible trace by-product of certain ethoxylated raw materials. The laboratory screened for it at a detection limit of 10.0 mg/kg and reported Not Detected.
A: A ULR (Unique Lab Report) number is a one-of-a-kind identifier that NABL-accredited laboratories print on every test report, making it traceable. The ULR for this report is TC1519326000002894F. Each page also 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.
- Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.
- IS:14648:2011. Cosmetics - Microbiology - Enumeration and detection of microorganisms. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test Certificates 13048287/N and 13048287/Z, ULR TC1519326000002894F. 21/04/2026.
