For dark spots, dullness & excess oil

Luminate + Skin Balance Serum

★ 4.6 · 50 reviews

FACE SERUM  /  30 ML

5% Niacinamide
3% Vitamin C
1% Alpha Arbutin
See what each ingredient does ↓

Your daily step to more balanced-looking skin.

Luminate helps improve the look of dark spots and dullness, while keeping skin hydrated and helping with excess oil. A simple addition to your everyday skincare routine.

Who it’s for: All skin types.
Especially oily & combination skin.

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WHAT IT HELPS WITH

Your skin concern,
explained simply.

Tap a concern to see which ingredients help.

5%

NIACINAMIDE

Help dark spots look less noticeable.

Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin and Acetyl Glucosamine help improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone with regular use.

SEE ALL INGREDIENTS ↓

What’s inside.
How it helps.

Every key ingredient.
Every percentage. In plain sight.

One serum to help with uneven tone, hydration and excess oil.

Who is Luminate for?

Made for all skin types, especially oily and combination skin with dark spots, dullness or an uneven-looking tone. New to serums or have sensitive skin? Patch test first and start once a day.

5% Niacinamide — uneven tone & excess oil

Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, manage excess oil and support the skin’s moisture barrier.

3% Vitamin C — dull-looking skin

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a Vitamin C derivative, helps improve the appearance of dullness for a brighter-looking complexion.

1% Alpha Arbutin — dark spots

Helps improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone with regular use.

The other 5 active ingredients
2% Acetyl Glucosamine
Helps support hydration and a more even-looking skin tone.
2% Matmarine™
Included to help with excess shine and a more balanced-looking complexion.
1% Zinc PCA
Helps manage excess oil while supporting skin hydration.
1% Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Helps retain moisture and keep skin feeling comfortable.
0.2% Sodium Hyaluronate
Helps attract moisture for hydrated, smoother-feeling skin.
Full ingredient list

Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerine, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Maris Aqua (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Glycerine (and) Water (Matmarine™), Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.

HOW TO APPLY

02 / HOW TO USE

3–4 drops.
One easy step.

Cleanse Luminate Moisturise SPF

  1. Start with clean skin.

    Apply 3–4 drops to clean, dry skin.

  2. Pat gently. Then moisturise.

    Pat gently and let the serum absorb. Follow with your moisturiser.

  3. Finish with sunscreen.

    Use SPF 30 or higher as the final step in your morning routine.

New to serums? Start once daily and patch test first. Increase only if your skin feels comfortable. Results vary.

Customer reviews

Your skin.
Your experience.

How does Luminate feel in an everyday routine? Here’s what customers have shared.

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Customer reviews · 50

Sudha · 4/5

Lightweight and brightening!

The serum is very lightweight, non-sticky and easy to use. It has a watery texture, absorbs quickly and makes my skin look brighter. With regular use, I feel it can give good results. The formulation is good and worth the price.

Aditi mittal · 4.5/5

Good serum

Been using this serum regularly and I like it so far. It feels light on the skin and doesn't feel sticky at all. Gets absorbed quickly and my skin looks a bit brighter too. Overall, good product for the price.

Nayan

Best product for oil skin person. It reduces skin oil and remove pimples alsoI like the product. I can see the results within 1 week. Easy to use and value for money. And The absorption is very fast . Totally worth it. And I recommend first users must patch test.

ayuu · 4/5

Effect on skin

This serum helps me to brighten my skin and its good for oily skin

Akash · 4/5

Came quickly and does what it says, the serum takes time to see any effects as its very gentle, the serum works as a non irritating serum with calming ingredients for sensitive skin.

Prachi · 5/5

Fast-Absorbing All rounder Serum That Actually Shows Results!

I’ve been using this laminate serum for a few days now, and I already feel like I’m starting to notice a difference in my skin. My complexion looks a little brighter and more refreshed, which is exactly what I was hoping for.One thing I really love is how quickly it dries. It absorbs into my skin fast and doesn’t leave my face feeling greasy or heavy. The texture is lightweight and easy to apply, making it a great addition to both my morning and evening skincare routines.Overall, I’m very happy with this product so far and look forward to seeing even more results with continued use. If you’re looking for a lightweight all rounder serum that absorbs quickly and helps brighten your skin, this is definitely worth trying! ✨

Saumya tanwani · 5/5

Really effective for oily, acne-prone skin!

It has visibly reduced the appearance of my pores and gradually improved my skin texture. It also keeps my skin much less oily throughout the day. I’ve tried several Niacinamide serums, but this one is definitely one of my favourites.

Sarbani · 4/5

It's too good

Shreya Maurya · 4/5

The texture is so lightweight and suits my oily skin well, it is not sticky, still waiting for results.

Susmita · 4.5/5

My skin feels soft and supple. And the dark spots are disappearing

SoumiChakraborty · 3.5/5

Its Amazing💕

AANCHAL · 4/5

My frnd recommended me this serum and i recently started using it and it's very nice for my skin and I will update about it soon

Ruchitha · 5/5

Serum was amazing ,, result and glow supeppppp am so happy with this product

Sujana priya · 4/5

Such a nice Product😍😍

Vikram. · 4/5

Hope it will repair my skin

Saloni · 5/5

It helped my skin to become flawless and charming with regular use. I highly recommend this product to everyone

Sagar · 5/5

I purchased it for my wife. She feels it really hydrating. She has been using this since then and other products as well. She is glowing now and she is very happy and me too.

Bhawana · 4/5

Good product,very hydrating

Deepali P · 4/5

Maine instagram p videos dekhke mngvaya but it really impressed me by its result I just love this serum you will definitely love it after buying it 🤌

Tanya · 4/5

This serum is v good product. It suits all skin types

Princcii Shah · 4.5/5

It is really very hydrating and gives such smooth skin with the anti fading of marks that you have loved it

Subhas · 4/5

Amazing results ❤️

Rahul Verma · 5/5

Best Niacinamide + Vit C serum!

Best Niacinamide + Vit C serum h. Dark spots fade hona shuru ho gaye hain aur redness do din me gayab. Non-sticky h bilkul — skin pe koi burden nahi lagta.

Mehak Kapoor · 5/5

Sensitive skin ke liye perfect

Meri sensitive skin ko boht suit kiya ye serum. Texture ekdum lightweight hai aur skin barrier kafi healthy lag raha hai. Koi reaction nahi hua bilkul.

Ayush Gonekar · 5/5

Worked like magic for me

This serum is really amazing. My skin feels so smooth after using it, and I've noticed my spots have started fading too. I also had some open pores, but after using this serum, my skin looks much better. It honestly worked like magic for me.

Ishaan Malhotra · 4/5

Active acne ko jaldi baithata hai

Active acne ko kaafi jaldi baithata hai. Formula bohot clean aur stable lagta hai — no irritation at all. Results slow hain but consistent use se fark dikh raha hai.

Kritika Dasgupta · 5/5

Natural glow aur dark spots light ho rahe hain

Skin me instantly absorb ho jata hai aur natural glow deta hai. Dark spots light ho rahe hain slowly but surely. Love the results — worth every rupee!

Aditya Joshi · 5/5

Works wonders!

Merii friend ne suggest kiya tha and honestly it works wonders. Skin pehle se kafi clear aur healthy dikh rhi h. Will definitely repurchase.

Tanvi Singhal · 5/5

Best decision to buy this

Best decision to buy this. Meri combination skin par perfectly kaam kiya isne — redness bilkul khatam ho gayi hai. Skin ab bohot balanced feel hoti hai.

Vikram Rathore · 4/5

Glow achha — dark spots thode light hue

Glow achha deta h aur chipchip nhi karta bilkul. Dark spots thode light hue hain abhi — completely jane me thoda time lagega but direction sahi hai.

Neha Gupta · 5/5

Different and effective

Honestly kaafi products try kiye hai but yeh thoda different laga aur oil control better hai aur breakouts bhi thode kam hue hain.

Sneha Patel · 5/5

Good for oily skin

Within a few days my skin started looking clearer. It controls oil well and doesn't feel heavy.

Anushka · 5/5

Works better than expected

Acne-prone skin main honestly expect nahi kar rahi thi but yeh actually kaam kar raha hai. Skin better lag rahi hai.

Neeti · 5/5

Good product

Good product — skin better feel ho rahi hai use karne ke baad.

Radhika · 4/5

Simple and effective

Simple hai but effective hai — oil control noticeable hai.

Ayush · 4/5

Gentle

Gentle and doesn't irritate at all — sensitive skin pe bhi safe.

Priya Sharma · 5/5

Absorbs instantly!

Texture is really nice yaar. Within a few seconds absorb ho jata hai. Skin feels soft and healthy. Happy with my purchase.

Anjali Verma · 5/5

First time — great experience

First time trying this brand. Till now experience is good. Feels really nice on my skin.

Sneha Patel · 5/5

Results are coming!

All products are excellent for my face. Results are coming ❤️ Feels happy to buy your products.

Neha Gupta · 5/5

Consistency is key

It's a good buy. You need to use it consistently. I started noticing changes after about a month.

Aditi Nair · 4/5

Feels nice so far

It's only been a few days of using it. Can't say for sure how effective it is yet, but so far it feels nice on the skin.

Keerthana Reddy · 5/5

10 days in — skin clearer and smoother

Writing this review after using it for 10 days. My skin feels clearer and smoother now. Dark spots are reducing slowly and overall my face looks better.

Pooja Mehta · 5/5

Non-sticky and hydrating

Good product. Gives proper moisture to the face and absorbs immediately. Doesn't feel sticky at all.

Rohit Yadav · 5/5

Hype sach mein sahi nikla!

Bhai sach me badhiya nikla ye serum. Maine socha tha bas hype hoga, but skin pe glow to aaya hai. Texture bhi mast hai, chipchip bilkul nahi.

Nisha Agarwal · 5/5

Will definitely buy again

Packaging bhi achi thi aur product bhi. Daily night me use karti hu. Skin kaafi healthy lagne lagi hai. Will definitely buy again.

Kajal Mishra · 5/5

Fresh glow in 3 weeks

3 weeks ho gaye use karte hue. Face pe fresh glow aa gaya hai. Pigmentation pe abhi thoda time lagega shayad, but overall happy hu.

Shreya Joshi · 5/5

No pimples — finally!

Bahut time baad koi serum suit hua. Pichle wale se pimples aa gaye the, but isse koi issue nahi hua.

Sakshi Chauhan · 5/5

Freshness feel in 15 days

Delivery fast thi. Product original mila. Abhi 15 din hue hain but skin pe ek alag hi freshness feel ho rahi hai.

Komal Arora · 5/5

Perfect for summer!

Bahut lightweight hai. Garmi me bhi easily use kar sakte ho bina oily feel ke.

Aman Kumar · 5/5

Second bottle order kar di!

Second bottle order kar di 😊 Mere liye to kaafi achha work kiya overall. Skin healthier lag rahi hai aur texture bhi improve hua hai.

Reviews reflect individual experiences. Results vary from person to person.

Your questions

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Can beginners use Luminate?

Yes. Start once daily and patch test on a small area first. If your skin feels comfortable, you can use it morning and evening. Follow with moisturiser and use sunscreen in the morning.

Is it suitable for oily or combination skin?

Luminate is designed with oily and combination skin in mind. Its lightweight texture fits into a simple daily routine. Every skin is different, so patch test first and start once daily.

How long does it take to see a difference?

Give your routine time. Changes in the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone are gradual, and results vary. Use it regularly and wear sunscreen every morning. We don’t promise overnight results.

Do I need separate vitamin C and niacinamide serums?

Luminate already contains 3% Vitamin C (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) and 5% Niacinamide, so you don’t need separate serums just to include these two ingredients in your routine. Keep it simple with cleanser, Luminate, moisturiser and morning sunscreen.

Is Cash on Delivery available?

Yes. Check the payment options at checkout to confirm Cash on Delivery availability for your address. Any applicable charges will be shown before you place your order.

What about shipping and delivery?

Orders usually ship the same day. Delivery time depends on your location and the courier—shipping the same day does not mean same-day delivery. For help with a delivery estimate, email support@phtheory.in with your PIN code.

Where can I check returns or get order help?

For return eligibility or help with an order, email support@phtheory.in with your order number and a brief description of the issue. Our team can guide you through the applicable return policy and next steps.

Luminate Skin Balance Serum

A simple step.
An everyday routine.

5% Niacinamide. 3% Vitamin C. 1% Alpha Arbutin.
Together in one lightweight serum.

₹599 ₹699 Save ₹100

Extra ₹30 off with prepaid payment · Pay ₹569

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