Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Face Wash with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin For Dark Spots & Pigmentation

Anua

The Derma Co

A face wash built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash

30 ingredients

28 ingredients

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Coco-Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —

Myristic Acid
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
0-1 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
4 / 1
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside is the product of the reaction of Glucose and Glycerin
Learn more about Glyceryl Glucoside →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →