The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 399.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Reef-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
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
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Xylitol
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Amvifeel 1101, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
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
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
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
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 →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
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