The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Peptides and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 101.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG-8, Petrolatum, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Petrolatum
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
3 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Smoothing
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →
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