Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel

Minimalist

The Derma Co

A serum built around Alpha arbutin and Ferulic acid, for hydration and antioxidant protection.

A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.

Serum

19 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

INR 494.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ferulic acid1
A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.
Ferulic Acid

Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Kojic acid1
A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.
Kojic Dipalmitate

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Lecithin
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Lecithin
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Alpha-Arbutin

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Kojic Dipalmitate
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Dipalmitate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Kojic Dipalmitate

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant
- Ferulic acid
- Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent
0-1 / —
Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Colorant
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
Learn more about Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate →