The Derma Co
0.1% Retinol SerumThe brand gives no description.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 699.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Xylitol
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Resveratrol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Tripeptide-1, 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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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.
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 →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 →
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