The Derma Co
5% Nia-Ceramide Daily Hydrating MoisturizerA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 129.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trideceth-6
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Biosaccharide GUM-4, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Laminaria Digitata Extract (in both products)
Skin Protecting
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria digitata, Laminariaceae
Learn more about Laminaria Digitata Extract →Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide →Ceramide 1
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide 1 →
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