The Ordinary
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body EmulsionThe Derma Co
1% Kojic Acid Daily Glow Body Serum-LotionA body lotion built around Niacinamide and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A body lotion, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 12.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 399.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lanolin, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lanolin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethyl Macadamiate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isoceteth-20, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax NF, Glyceryl Stearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lanolin, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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