Deconstruct Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Wash vs The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Foaming Daily Face Wash with Salicylic Acid

Deconstruct

The Derma Co

A face wash built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash

30 ingredients

24 ingredients

Brand price

INR 419.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Inositol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Propylene Glycol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Triethanolamine

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Maltooligosyl Glucoside (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Maltooligosyl Glucoside (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (in both products)
Humectant
0-1 / —
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating

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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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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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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Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Binding, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning
D-Glucopyranosyl-4-O-alpha-D-glucose, homopolymer, D-glucopyranoside
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Humectant
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
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