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Pilgrim

10% Niacinamide Face Serum For Acne Marks

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3 of 21 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 20
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Strong active
Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, PHA (Gluconolactone), Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (B5)

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Purified Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  3. 3Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Gluconolactone

    Polyhydroxy acid. The gentlest acid exfoliant, friendly to sensitive skin.

  6. 6Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  7. 7Zinc Pca

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.

  8. 8Nelumbo Nucifera (White Lotus) Flower Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  9. 9Torreya Nucifera (Yugdugu) Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  10. 10Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  11. 11Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  12. 12Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Betaine

    Gentle hydrator from sugar beets that helps calm irritation.

  14. 14Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  15. 15Sodium Benzoate

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  16. 16Potassium Sorbate

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  17. 17Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  18. 18Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  19. 19Polysorbate 20Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  20. 20Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  21. 21Zinc Pca

    Helps regulate oil and keeps breakouts in check.