The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA vs The Derma Co 10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

The Ordinary

The Derma Co

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

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.

Serum

17 ingredients

24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 9.81 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from Canada

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
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

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

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

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Reduces Irritation
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-BUTETH-26
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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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Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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