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Yam Root Vegan Barrier CreamThe Derma Co
5% Nia-Ceramide Intense Moisturizing CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
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INR 449.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Diglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair25
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Urea
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis31
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycosphingolipids, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Petrolatum

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Polyacrylate-13
Film Forming
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
Learn more about Polyacrylate-13 →
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