Anua Azelaic Acid CICA Skin Soothing Moisturizer vs Pilgrim 2% Vitamin C Oil-Free Moisturizer

Anua

Pilgrim

A face moisturizer built around Azelaic acid and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face moisturizer

50 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 19.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 350.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Centella asiatica (Cica)7
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Azelaic acid1
Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.
Azelaic Acid

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
PEG-150 Distearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
PEG-150 Distearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
- Azelaic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Perfuming
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Fragrance
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →