Derma Decode 1% Kojic Acid 10% Azelaic Acid Brightening Serum: Dermatocare review
Derma Decode 1% Kojic Acid 10% Azelaic Acid Brightening Serum, formulated with Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (percentage not disclosed), Aloe Vera and Licorice, is aligned to Oily, Dry skin, Sensitive skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin and Red pimples. Evaluation based on an ingredient list sourced from a third-party website or publicly available product photo, as a complete INCI list could not be found on the brand's official channels.
Overview
Specs Mid-Range, Fragrance Free, Silicone free, INCI Not Found on Website
Skin type Oily, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Red pimples
Key Ingredients Azelaic Acid, Aloe Vera, Kojic Dipalmitate, Licorice, Bisabolol / Chamomile
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Azelaic Acid 10% which matches the 10% threshold for efficacy
- Soothing Ingredients - Aloe Vera, Bisabolol / Chamomile
- Skin Lightening - Kojic Dipalmitate, Licorice
- Hydrating ingredient - Sodium Gluconate
- Soothing ingredient - Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Keep in mind
- Evaluation based on an ingredient list sourced from a third-party website or publicly available product photo, as a complete INCI list could not be found on the brand's official channels.
- Has Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (% not disclosed) not 1% Kojic Acid, a different molecule from what brand mentions
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Compatible: Does not contain ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. While this aligns with our sensitive skin benchmarks, individual skin reactivity varies. Performing a 24-hour patch test prior to use is still recommended.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
AQUA, POLYGLYCERIN-6, AZELAIC ACID, BETAINE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, C15-19 ALKANE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA ) LEAF EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, SORBITAN STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYLGLUCOSIDE, KOJIC ACID DIPALMITATE, SUCROSE COCOATE, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA(LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CETO - STEARYL ALCOHOL, HEPTYLGLUCOSIDE, XANTHAN GUM, LECITHIN, SCLEROTIUM GUM, PULLULAN, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE.
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