Pilgrim 24K Gold Serum vs The Derma Co 1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-Gel

Pilgrim

The Derma Co

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

A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.

Serum

23 ingredients

15 ingredients

Brand price

INR 452.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Kojic acid1
A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.
Kojic Dipalmitate

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Morus Alba Extract, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Kojic Dipalmitate
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Dipalmitate

No concerns found

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Kojic Dipalmitate

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Lactate
Humectant
- Lactic acid
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Heptyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) extract

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Absorbent
0-1 / —
Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Colorant
0-1 / —

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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Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
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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
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →