The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 549.00 · 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.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
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 Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Niacinamide (in both products)
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.
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Hyaluronic Acid
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →
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