Skintific 12% AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution Serum vs The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA

Skintific

The Derma Co

The brand gives no description.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and controlling oil.

Serum

26 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 32.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 849.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Indonesia

Brand from India

At a Glance

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PHA2
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid
AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Glycolic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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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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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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