Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Watery Emulsion vs The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer For Face with Oat Extract

Nature Republic

The Derma Co

A face moisturizer built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and pollution defence.

A face moisturizer built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer

71 ingredients

25 ingredients

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INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 60

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 3, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
0 / 1
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
5 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sea Water
Humectant
0 / —
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Sodium Polyacrylate
Emollient
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Trideceth-6
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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.
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Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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