VT Cosmetics Black Truffle Reedle Shot 100 vs The Derma Co 10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

VT Cosmetics

The Derma Co

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

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

Serum

62 ingredients

24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 47.04 · 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 South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside

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

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 Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Water
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Tripropylene Glycol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →