Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum vs Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Pilgrim

10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and pollution defence.

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

Serum

49 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiaticoside, Madecassoside
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 60

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

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-8, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Resveratrol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiaticoside, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Niacinamide

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

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trideceth-6
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.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Phenyl Trimethicone
Occlusive
- Silicones
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
- Anti-Aging
- Antioxidant
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Hair Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Torreya Nucifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →