EltaMD
Barrier Renewal ComplexPilgrim
24K Gold Gel MoisturizerThe brand gives no description.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 67.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 562.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Squalane
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Morus Alba Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xylitylglucoside (in both products)
Humectant
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →Anhydroxylitol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
Learn more about Anhydroxylitol →Xylitol
Anti-seborrheic, Deodorant, Flavouring, Humectant, Humectant
Xylitol is the pentahydric alcohol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Xylitol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →
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