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The Derma Co
0.1% Retinol Serum
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 699.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Step 1 At night, apply a pea-sized amount to a clean & dry face Step 2 Carefully avoid the lips, eyes (including eyelids), and corners of the eyes Step 3 Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding
Caution
Step 2 Carefully avoid the lips, eyes (including eyelids), and corners of the eyes Step 3 Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Physalis Angulata Extract
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Retinol
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
BHT, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
BHT, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glycerin, Physalis Angulata Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene →Diethylhexyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Bis(2- Ethylhexyl) Ester
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Carbonate →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →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 →Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
3,4-Dihydro-7-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
Learn more about Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol →Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin Protecting
Physalis Angulata Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Physalis angulata.
Learn more about Physalis Angulata Extract →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →
Dupes
- The Derma Co 0.3% Retinol Serum100% match
- Mamaearth Retinol Face Serum with Retinol & Bakuchi for Fine Lines & Wrinkles80% match
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides64% match