Numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum vs The Derma Co 0.3% Retinol Serum

Numbuzin

The Derma Co

A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Serum

28 ingredients

27 ingredients

Brand price

USD 14.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 799.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinol
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, PEG-90, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
- Barrier Repair
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
0 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
PEG-90
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin Protecting
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones

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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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →