The Derma Co
5% Nia-Ceramide Intense Moisturizing CreamA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 449.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 55.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Urea
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Inositol, Phytantriol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Petrolatum
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Urea
Antistatic, Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Ceramide AP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide AP →Phytosphingosine
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phytosphingosine →Cholesterol
Light Stabilizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Cholesterol may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Cholesterol →Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate →
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