Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel vs Pilgrim 2% Vitamin C Oil-Free Moisturizer

Skintific

Pilgrim

A face moisturizer built around Panthenol and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face moisturizer

43 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 29.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 350.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Indonesia

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
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

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-400
Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —

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
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →