Differin Acne Clearing Body Wash vs The Derma Co 1% Vitamin C Daily Glow Body Wash with Kojic Acid & Arbutin

Differin

The Derma Co

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

A body wash built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

Body wash

21 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

INR 299.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

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AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Arbutin
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Glycerin, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Propylene Glycol
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Ascorbic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glycine Soja Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glycine Soja Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Limon Peel Oil

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Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lactic Acid
Humectant
- AHA
- Lactic acid
- Brightening
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamide DEA
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →
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 Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →