2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Active Acne
Skin Correct Face Serum for Acne Marks & Scars

The Derma Co

2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Active Acne

Mamaearth

Skin Correct Face Serum for Acne Marks & Scars

A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
15 ingredients
17 ingredients

Brand price

INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · 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

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns found

  • May Worsen Irritation2

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum

  • May Worsen Eczema2

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Benzyl Alcohol, 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

    Smoothing

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

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Zinc PCA

    Humectant

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

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose (in both products)

    Light Stabilizer

    0-1 / —

  • Xanthan Gum

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Citric Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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