The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and pollution defence.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 22.40 · 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
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-16 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
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.
Palmitic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-16 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Palmitic Acid, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
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
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →
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