The Derma Co. 5% Nia-Ceramide Mattifying Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide & 2% Ceramide
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Our powerful blend of 5% Niacinamide and 2% Ceramide repairs and strengthens your skin barrier, fading dark spots and uneven tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“5% Nia-Ceramide Mattifying Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide & 2% Ceramide”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, cyclomethicone.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 4, ceramide 6 ii, niacinamide
Anti-blemish3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Plus, Panthenol and Zinc PCA work together to deeply hydrate, soothe, and regulate excess sebum, preventing breakouts and leaving your skin feeling soft and supple.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCyclomethicone~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBetaine~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaprylyl methicone~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeLaminaria digitata extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extract1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Hydrogenated lecithin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide 1~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Ceramide 2~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Ceramide 3~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide 4~0.3–0.75%
Ceramide 6 ii~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 6 iiSqualane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSilica silylate~0.2–0.75%
Hydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerTrideceth-6~0.15–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAllantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zinc pca~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Betaine, Caprylyl methicone, Laminaria digitata extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, Cholesterol, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 ii, Squalane, Panthenol, Silica silylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Trideceth-6, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract, Zinc pca, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| The Derma Co.5% Nia-Ceramide Mattifying Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide & 2% CeramideYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELGold Age Tox H8 Cream | Klalabmulti recovery cica balm | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Youth Repair Emulsion | |
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| Match | — | 78% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | — | $20.25 | — | $20.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 14 | 9 of 14 | 12 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "The Derma Co. - 5% Nia-Ceramide Mattifying Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide & 2% Ceramide" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Betaine, cyclomethicone, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and zinc pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii and cholesterol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (5.10% - 7.70%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 6 ii 0.35% - 0.80%, ceramide 4 0.30% - 0.75%, ceramide 3 0.40% - 0.90%, ceramide 2 0.40% - 0.95% and ceramide 1 0.45% - 1.05%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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