Mamaearth Tea Tree Face Serum for Acne and Pimples vs The Derma Co Pore Minimizing Face Serum with 4% Niacinamide

Mamaearth

The Derma Co

A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for smoothing and hydration.

A serum built around PHA and Niacinamide, for smoothing and exfoliation.

Serum

13 ingredients

16 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Gluconolactone, Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Glycolic Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Parfum
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Parfum

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Methylpropanediol (in both products)
Solvent
0-1 / —
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Emollient
- Brightening
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Hydroxyethylcellulose (in both products)
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Acne Fighting
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate (in both products)
Chelating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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