Minimalist Vitamin K + Retinal 1% Eye Cream vs Pilgrim 4% Vitamin C Brightening Under Eye Cream

Minimalist

Pilgrim

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.

Eye cream

38 ingredients

26 ingredients

Brand price

INR 449.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 295.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinal
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
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Brassica Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phytonadione Epoxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Brassica Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Caffeine (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Brassica Glycerides
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Caffeine (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
- Under-Eye Care
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling

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.
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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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Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →
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:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →