The Derma Co 3% Niacinamide Foaming Face Wash vs Wardah Lightening Gentle Wash

The Derma Co

Wardah

A face wash built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face wash built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face wash

29 ingredients

14 ingredients

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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Brand from India

Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Sulfate-free and Reef-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance, Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin Conditioning

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
DMDM Hydantoin (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate →
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about DMDM Hydantoin →