The Derma Co
2% Kojic Acid Advanced Face CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 260.00 · checked 26 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
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Mannitol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair30
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pantethine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate
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 Trigger Acne9
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis33
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris9
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin7
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane
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
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
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.
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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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