The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel

The Ordinary

The Derma Co

A serum built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Serum

7 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

USD 19.26 · 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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Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Kojic acid1
A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.
Kojic Dipalmitate

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Tocopherol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopherol

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopherol

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

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Isoleucine
Skin Protecting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
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 / —

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