Skin1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Cream vs The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer For Face with Oat Extract

Skin1004

The Derma Co

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer

38 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

USD 18.90 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenyl Trimethicone
Occlusive
- Silicones
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Sodium Polyacrylate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Trideceth-6
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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