Dot & Key Watermelon Cooling Glycolic Acid Shower Gel vs The Derma Co 1% Vitamin C Daily Glow Body Wash with Kojic Acid & Arbutin

Dot & Key

The Derma Co

A body wash built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.

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

Body wash

19 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic 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

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Glycolic Acid
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycolic 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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyacrylate-33, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

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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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyacrylate-33
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Parfum
Perfuming
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient

Aqua (in both products)
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.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →