The Derma Co
1% Vitamin C Brightening Lip BalmA lip care built around Vitamin E and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A lip care built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 11.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin8
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Paraffin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsion Stabilising
Antioxidant
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil →Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene →Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →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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