Torriden BALANCEFUL Serum vs Pilgrim 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

Torriden

Pilgrim

A serum built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and soothing irritation.

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

Serum

45 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 18.75 · 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 South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

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 Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Surfactin

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

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
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 (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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