Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With Kojic Acid & Korean Rice Water vs The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Pilgrim

The Ordinary

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

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and fighting acne.

Serum

23 ingredients

11 ingredients

Brand price

INR 649.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 5.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from Canada

At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 20

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Isoceteth-20

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Pentylene Glycol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Zinc PCA (in both products)
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Isoceteth-20
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

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.
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Zinc PCA
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt.
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Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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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
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →