Mamaearth Skin Correct Face Serum for Acne Marks & Scars vs Pilgrim Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

Mamaearth

Pilgrim

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

17 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 305.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Sodium Gluconate
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Sodium gluconate
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Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
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