Clinique For Men™ Oil Control Face Wash vs Pilgrim 24K Gold Gel Face Wash

Clinique

Pilgrim

A face wash built around AHA, for hydration and soothing irritation.

A face wash built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash

22 ingredients

23 ingredients

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 199.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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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.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Sucrose

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Morus Alba Extract, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Lactic Acid
Humectant
- AHA
- Lactic acid
- Brightening
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Emollient
- Brightening
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Morus Alba Extract
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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