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The Derma Co
5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid
A face moisturizer built around Centella asiatica and Alpha arbutin, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
INR 349.00 · 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
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
Step 1 Use liberally on the face, neck, and exposed area of the skin Step 2 Apply twice daily to clean & dry skin 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
8 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dark Spots3
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Even Tone3
Evens out patchy or uneven colour.
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Arbutin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →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 →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 →Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
Learn more about Arbutin →Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
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