10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

The Derma Co

10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and fighting acne.

Serum
Serum
24 ingredients
11 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 5.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

  • Hydrating2

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Ethoxydiglycol, Zinc PCA

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Niacinamide

  • Reduces Irritation1

    Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

    Zinc PCA

  • Redness Reducing1

    Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

    Niacinamide

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Lecithin

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cleansing

    • Centella asiatica (Cica)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

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    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Tranexamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Alpha-Arbutin

    Antioxidant

    • Alpha arbutin
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Gluconolactone

    Skin Conditioning

    • PHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

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