The Derma Co
0.1% Retinol SerumA serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 699.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 799.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Physalis Angulata Extract
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bidens Pilosa Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Physalis Angulata Extract, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol (in both products)
Antioxidant
Physalis Angulata Extract (in both products)
Skin Protecting
Sodium Metabisulfite (in both products)
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate (in both products)
Chelating
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Behenyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pentaerythrityl Distearate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene →Diethylhexyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Bis(2- Ethylhexyl) Ester
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Carbonate →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →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 →Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
3,4-Dihydro-7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
Learn more about Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol →Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin Protecting
Physalis Angulata Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Physalis angulata.
Learn more about Physalis Angulata Extract →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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