The Derma Co
0.3% Retinol SerumA serum built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 29.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 799.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating20
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Physalis Angulata Extract
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Skin Protecting
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning, Occlusive
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone →
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