First Aid Beauty Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide vs The Derma Co 10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

First Aid Beauty

The Derma Co

A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.

Serum

24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 49.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-4
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Laureth-4, Polysorbate 20, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-4
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Laureth-4

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin

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These ingredients are found in both products.

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Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →