Pilgrim 1% Vitamin C Toner vs The Derma Co 2% Salicylic BHA Hydrating Toner

Pilgrim

The Derma Co

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

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

Toner

22 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free and Fungal-acne-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

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

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
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

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 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Trehalose
Humectant
0-1 / —
- Hydrating

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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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
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 →
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 →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →