The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 130.00 · checked 28 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

Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, 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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Eczema7
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Rosacea7
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower 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

Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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