EltaMD Enzyme HydroGel vs Pilgrim 2% Vitamin C Oil-Free Moisturizer

EltaMD

Pilgrim

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

Face moisturizer

12 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Enzyme exfoliant1
Proteolytic enzymes that exfoliate without acid.
Bromelain

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

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Glycerin
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bromelain
Oil Control2
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Undecylenoyl Glycine

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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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
Emollient
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
- Enzyme exfoliant
- Exfoliating
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Disodium EDTA
Chelating
0 / —
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

Aqua (in both products)
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.

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Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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