The Derma Co
2% Salicylic BHA Hydrating TonerA toner built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 18.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 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.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
5 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Film Forming
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
Learn more about Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate →Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate →Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid →Hyaluronic Acid
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid →Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer →Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate →Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
Learn more about Potassium Hyaluronate →
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