Underated Glow & Acne Clear Face Moisturiser Versus The Derma Co Pore Minimizing Daily Face Moisturizer
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Underated Glow & Acne Clear Face Moisturiser 25 ingredients
The Derma Co Pore Minimizing Daily Face Moisturizer 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Underated Glow & Acne Clear Face Moisturiser 25 ingredients
The Derma Co Pore Minimizing Daily Face Moisturizer 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Salicylic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Trilaurin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Trilaurin, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
