The Derma Co.

1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++

Name: 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++
Brand: The Derma Co.

Bestselling aqua-gel sunscreen featuring sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide alongside its UV filter system.

Is The Derma Co Hyaluronic Sunscreen good for combination skin?

For normal or combination skin wanting a hydrating daily SPF, yes: Mexoryl SX gives strong UVA protection, and the hydration comes mainly from the aqua-gel base rather than the 1% hyaluronic acid. It contains octinoxate, though, a flag if reef safety matters to you.

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MRP₹499 50g ₹10/g at MRP

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Ratings

4.2 (37,210) Amazon

4.4 (34,315) Flipkart

4.4 (1,71,188) Nykaa

All Skin Types Normal Combination Dry Sun Protection Dryness Dullness

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Our Take

Mass-market favourite, and the 1.7 lakh reviews back its popularity. The filter system is competent — Mexoryl SX gives strong UVA protection, paired with avobenzone and others. However, it does include octinoxate, which is banned in some regions over coral-reef impact and is a flag for users prioritising reef safety. The '1% Hyaluronic Acid' branding is more marketing than meaningful — at this concentration in a leave-on with so many filters competing for the upper layers, the hydration claim is modest. The actual hydration here comes from the aqua-gel base, not a star ingredient.

What we like

✓ Pleasant, hydrating texture
✓ Reliable broad-spectrum
✓ Niacinamide and allantoin add real value
✓ Huge review base

Worth knowing

→ Contains octinoxate
→ '1% Hyaluronic' claim is more marketing than meaningful
→ Pricier than equivalent options

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Best for

Combination/normal skin wanting a hydrating daily SPF

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Avoid if

Reef-safety conscious users (octinoxate present)

Compare with

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This one · The Derma Co. 3.7/5 · ₹9.98/g

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What buyers report

Recent Amazon reviews mostly describe a light sunscreen that spreads easily, leaves no white cast and feels hydrating rather than greasy, which fits the aqua-gel base doing the moisturising work. Buyers with oily and dry skin alike seem satisfied, and we found few complaints among recent reviews.

Our summary of recent Amazon.in customer reviews, as of October 2026.