Deconstruct Brightening Niacinamide Serum vs The Derma Co Tran-Zelaic Pigmentation Corrector Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Azelaic Acid

Deconstruct

The Derma Co

A serum built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for barrier repair and hydration.

A serum built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

19 ingredients

21 ingredients

Brand price

INR 524.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 649.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Azelaic acid1
Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.
Azelaic Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

No concerns found

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
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
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Fragrance

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
- Azelaic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Phenethyl Alcohol
Fragrance

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
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 →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
Learn more about Alpha-Arbutin →