Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin Skin Clarifying Serum
5% Niacinamide Daily Face Serum with Alpha Arbutin & Multivitamin

Pilgrim

Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin Skin Clarifying Serum

The Derma Co

5% Niacinamide Daily Face Serum with Alpha Arbutin & Multivitamin

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

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

Serum
Serum
31 ingredients
27 ingredients

Brand price

INR 428.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopheryl Acetate

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Palmitate

  • 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

Benefits

Concerns

  • 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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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

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    • 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

  • Zinc PCA

    Humectant

    • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Betaine (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Light Stabilizer

    0-1 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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