Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum For Oily Skin
10% Vitamin C Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

La Roche-Posay

Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum For Oily Skin

The Derma Co

10% Vitamin C Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for smoothing and pollution defence.

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and antioxidant protection.

Serum
Serum
15 ingredients
22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 699.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Laureth-23, Polyquaternium-67

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Parfum

No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Pentylene Glycol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0-1 / —

  • Methylpropanediol

    Solvent

    0-1 / —

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Dimethyl Isosorbide

    Viscosity Controlling

    0 / —

  • Ascorbic Acid (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
    • Anti-Aging
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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