The Derma Co 0.1% Retinol Serum vs The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%

The Derma Co

The Ordinary

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

A serum built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Serum

27 ingredients

7 ingredients

Brand price

INR 699.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 19.26 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from Canada

At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinol
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Tocopherol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopherol

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Isoleucine
Skin Protecting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

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