The Derma Co
1% Vitamin C Brightening Lip BalmA lip care built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A lip care built around Chemical sunscreen and Kojic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 249.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isohexadecane, Kojic Dipalmitate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecanol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Tripeptide-1
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isohexadecane, Kojic Dipalmitate, Octyldodecanol, Petrolatum, Stearyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Stearate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin8
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Paraffin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Ceramide NP, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Kojic Dipalmitate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecanol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Paraffin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ozokerite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Ascorbyl Palmitate (in both products)
Antioxidant
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ozokerite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Petrolatum
Antistatic, Emollient
Petrolatum is an oil.
Learn more about Petrolatum →Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene →Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil →Ozokerite
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50
Learn more about Ozokerite →Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Ascorbyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate →Paraffin
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Paraffin is an oil.
Learn more about Paraffin →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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