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The Derma Co
3% Kojic Acid Dark Spot Corrector Gel with Azelaic & Tranexamic Acid
A spot treatment built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Step 1 Cleanse your face with The Derma Co Face Wash Step 2 Apply an even layer of gel over the affected areas Step 3 Use this gel once a day (preferable at night) for best results
Caution
Patch testing We at The Derma Co. take skincare seriously. To us, solving problems remains the primary goal. We want to ensure each one of you that our products are dermatologist-approved and highly effective. Steps for Patch Testing:- 1. Clean a patch of skin on the upper forearm and apply a small amount of the product 2. Wait for 15-20 minutes or a maximum of 30 minutes 3. If any itching, redness, burning, blistering or irritation is observed, wash the area, and do not use the product Please Note: A patch test is only for determining early irritation reaction to product(s) and does not promise similar results when applied to other areas(s) of the body, including the face or after regular use. A patch test does not account for any underlying conditions and should not be used for the diagnosis of hypersensitivity or allergic contact dermatitis.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morus Alba Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Kojic Dipalmitate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lecithin, Propylene Glycol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Azelaic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lecithin
Brightening5
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kojic Dipalmitate, Tranexamic Acid
Dark Spots6
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kojic Dipalmitate, Tranexamic Acid
Even Tone4
Evens out patchy or uneven colour.
Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
4-Butylresorcinol, Arbutin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
4-Butylresorcinol, Arbutin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate, Sorbitan Laurate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetyl Acetate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dicetyl Phosphate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lecithin, Sorbitan Laurate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate, Sorbitan Laurate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Kojic Dipalmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Kojic Dipalmitate →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Hydrogenated Polydecene
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polydecene →Trideceth-6
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Trideceth-6 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Trideceth-6 →Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Laurate →4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
1,3-Dihydroxy-4-N Butyl Benzene
Learn more about 4-Butylresorcinol →