10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA
10% Vitamin C Essence Serum with Vitamin C and Gotu Kola for Skin Illumination

The Derma Co

10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA

Mamaearth

10% Vitamin C Essence Serum with Vitamin C and Gotu Kola for Skin Illumination

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and controlling oil.

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Ferulic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
17 ingredients
13 ingredients

Brand price

INR 849.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 699.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India
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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

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)1

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Centella Asiatica Extract

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Ferulic acid1

    A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.

    Ferulic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns found

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Parfum

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Parfum

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • 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

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Zinc PCA

    Humectant

    • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Dimethyl Isosorbide

    Viscosity Controlling

    0 / —

  • Pentylene Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

    0-1 / —

  • Xanthan Gum

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose (in both products)

    Light Stabilizer

    0-1 / —

  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Ferulic Acid

    Antioxidant

    • Ferulic acid
    • Antioxidant

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

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

  • Parfum

    Perfuming

    • Fragrance
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose (in both products)

    Light Stabilizer

    0-1 / —

  • Sodium Gluconate

    Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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