Pilgrim 15% Vitamin C Face Serum For Advanced Brightness vs Deconstruct Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Liposomal Technology

Pilgrim

Deconstruct

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and brightening.

Serum

25 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

INR 595.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 524.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Trehalose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Niacinamide

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

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
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Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Tocopheryl Acetate (in both products)
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Aqua
Solvent
Water
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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative.
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
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