The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E and AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
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Brand price
INR 549.00 · 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.
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.

Benefits

Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Theanine
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Oleic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Theanine
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
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.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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
Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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