Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel

Cetaphil

The Derma Co

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and smoothing.

A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.

Serum

32 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United States

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Kojic acid1
A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.
Kojic Dipalmitate

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Kojic Dipalmitate
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Dipalmitate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Kojic Dipalmitate

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent
0-1 / —
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Colorant
0-1 / —

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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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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