Deconstruct Salicylic Acid Oil Control Face Wash vs The Derma Co 3% Niacinamide Foaming Face Wash

Deconstruct

The Derma Co

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

A face wash built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face wash

21 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

INR 224.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glycerin, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Xylitol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

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, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, 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 / —
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (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
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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
Skin Conditioning

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 →
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
Learn more about Decyl Glucoside →
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 →
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate →
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate →
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →