The Derma Co
5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating MoisturizerA face cream built around Azelaic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 129.00 · 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.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Dimethiconol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Azelaic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trideceth-6
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
0 / 1
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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
1,2-Hexanediol (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.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →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 →
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