EltaMD Enzyme HydroGel vs Pilgrim 24K Gold Gel Moisturizer

EltaMD

Pilgrim

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A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer

12 ingredients

28 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 562.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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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

Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

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 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
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
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
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 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Emollient
- Brightening
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Morus Alba Extract
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba 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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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)
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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