The Derma Co
5% AHA BHA Face GelA chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and exfoliation.
A chemical exfoliant built around Astringent and Niacinamide, for smoothing and controlling oil.
Brand price
USD 9.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose, Urea, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sucrose, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Solvent
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Film Forming
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
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →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 →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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