The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 397.00 · checked 5 Oct 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

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morus Alba Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Xylitol
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20
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

Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
Humectant
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
Film Forming
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.
Aqua
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →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 →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 →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
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