The Derma Co
0.3% Retinol SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 799.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating23
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Ethoxydiglycol, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, PCA, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Physalis Angulata Extract

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
Humectant
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Skin Protecting
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning, Occlusive
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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