Skintific PDRN Brightening Smooth Serum vs The Derma Co 10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

Skintific

The Derma Co

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.

Serum

42 ingredients

24 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 34.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Indonesia

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbic Acid

Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Trideceth-10
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Aroma

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin

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Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →