Clinique Turnaround™ Accelerated Renewal Serum vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel

Clinique

The Derma Co

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Serum

41 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

USD 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80

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

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Salvia Sclarea Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Salvia Sclarea Extract

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 Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Laureth-12, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid

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

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Aqua (in both products)
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.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Mica
Anticaking, Bulking, Colorant, Opacifying
Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.
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