The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and pollution defence.
A face cream built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 22.40 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
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
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
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 Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
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- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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 →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate →
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