The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel

The Inkey List

The Derma Co

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and anti-aging.

A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.

Serum

14 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

USD 23.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Kojic acid1
A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.
Kojic Dipalmitate

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Kojic Dipalmitate
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Dipalmitate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20

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

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent
0-1 / —
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Colorant
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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