Medicube Deep Vita C Pads vs Pilgrim 1% Vitamin C Toner

Medicube

Deep Vita C Pads

Pilgrim

1% Vitamin C Toner

A toner built around Niacinamide and PHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Toner

48 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 35.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 300.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
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

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
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate

Benefits

Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-10, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hesperidin, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citronellol, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Tocopherol

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Methyl Gluceth-10
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
0 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Humectant
- Lactic acid
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Occlusive
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant

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 →
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →