Paula's Choice SHINE STOPPER Instant Matte Finish with MICROSPONGE Technology vs Pilgrim 24K Gold Gel Moisturizer

Paula's Choice

SHINE STOPPER Instant Matte Finish with MICROSPONGE Technology

Pilgrim

24K Gold Gel Moisturizer

A face moisturizer, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Face moisturizer

14 ingredients

28 ingredients

Brand price

USD 28.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Vegan; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Benefits

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Morus Alba Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Myristyl Myristate

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Anticaking
0 / 0
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
5 / 2
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua
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
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

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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