The Derma Co C-Cinamide Radiance Serum With 10% Vitamin C & 5% Niacinamide vs Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 5.0% Niacinamide

The Derma Co

Kiehl's

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

15 ingredients

10 ingredients

Brand price

INR 649.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 3200.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

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At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Lecithin, Niacinamide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin

No concerns found

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant
- Ferulic acid
- Antioxidant

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
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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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →