The Derma Co
5% Nia-Ceramide Intense Moisturizing CreamVT Cosmetics
PDRN Cream 100A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
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Brand price
INR 449.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 36.86 · checked 26 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
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.
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid
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 Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
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
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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 →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →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 →
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