Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin Skin Clarifying Serum

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Pilgrim

Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin Skin Clarifying Serum

A serum built around Alpha arbutin and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

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Brand price

INR 428.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Dry skin
  • Oily skin
  • Combination skin
  • Normal skin
  • Sensitive skin
  • Acne & blemishes
  • Dark spots & pigmentation
  • Fine lines & wrinkles

How to use

Apply 3-5 drops to clean & dry skin before creams, oils or moisturizers. Spread evenly across the face and neck with your fingertips. Do not massage.

Caution

Note: If you think you have certain skin conditions (e.g. prone to rashes, extra sensitive skin, etc.), a patch test is recommended before using this product.

What's inside

Ingredients List

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AllantoinSkin Conditioning
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  • Reduces Irritation
  • Smoothing
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Alpha-ArbutinAntioxidant
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  • Alpha arbutin
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
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BetaineHumectant
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  • Hydrating
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  • Hydrating
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  • Anti-Pollution
  • Antioxidant
  • Reduces Irritation
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Citric AcidBuffering
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  • AHA
  • Exfoliating
  • Smoothing
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DextranViscosity Controlling
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EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning
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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopheryl Acetate

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Sodium Lactate

  • 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

Benefits

Concerns

  • 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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