The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% vs Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

The Ordinary

Pilgrim

A serum built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Serum

7 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 19.26 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from Canada

Brand from India

At a Glance

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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

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Tocopherol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopherol

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Isoleucine, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopherol

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

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Isoleucine
Skin Protecting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

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