The Derma Co
2% Salicylic BHA Hydrating TonerA toner built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Stearate
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sucrose Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →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 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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