The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream vs Pilgrim 4% Vitamin C Brightening Under Eye Cream

The Inkey List

Pilgrim

An eye cream built around AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.

Eye cream

35 ingredients

26 ingredients

Brand price

USD 14.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 295.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Jojoba Esters, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Jojoba Esters

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Caffeine (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
- Under-Eye Care
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
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