The Derma Co
1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-GelA serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 24.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin7
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
1 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Solvent
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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