Mamaearth Rice Night Cream With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin vs The Derma Co 2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face Cream

Mamaearth

Rice Night Cream With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin

The Derma Co

2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face Cream

A face cream built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.

A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.

Face cream

26 ingredients

35 ingredients

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

No retailer listed yet

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Panthenol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
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.
Triethanolamine

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Isononyl Neopentanoate
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Isoamyl Laurate
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
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
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 →
Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →