Dot & Key Retinol Night Repair Cream with Ceramides vs The Derma Co 2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face Cream

Dot & Key

Retinol Night Repair Cream with Ceramides

The Derma Co

2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face Cream

A face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.

Face cream

35 ingredients

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinyl Palmitate

Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Panthenol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Panthenol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Laureth-7, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
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.
Triethanolamine

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Polyacrylamide
Film Forming
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Methylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
1-3 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Oil Control
- Smoothing
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Isoamyl Laurate
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.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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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Hyaluronic Acid
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid →
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →