Dermalogica
stabilizing repair creamThe Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Centella asiatica and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Reef-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxystearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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