Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Serum For Glowing Skin vs Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

Plum

Pilgrim

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

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

Serum

18 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

INR 299.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

No retailer listed yet

Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on EU-allergen-free; that row is shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
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

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

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

Show highlights for:

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →