La Roche-Posay
Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid SerumThe Derma Co
0.1% Retinol SerumA serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and brightening.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 699.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Physalis Angulata Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Skin Protecting
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
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
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