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The Derma Co
Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid & 5% Niacinamide
A serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Large pores
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Step 1 Apply a pea-sized amount on the entire face & neck Step 2 Massage gently till the serum is absorbed Step 3 Follow it up with broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day
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
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide →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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Pullulan
Binding, Film Forming
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans
Learn more about Pullulan →
Dupes
- The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum for Active Acne82% match
- The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA80% match
- The Derma Co Nia-Zelaic Oil Control Face Serum76% match
- The Derma Co 10% Vitamin C Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid74% match
- Plum 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin73% match
- The Derma Co 15% Vitamin C Face Serum72% match