2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This serum has one of the cleaner ingredient lists in its category. There is no synthetic fragrance, no parabens, no UV filters, and no cosmetic dyes. Every ingredient has a well-established safety record in leave-on skincare. Phenoxyethanol is a standard preservative used across skincare globally and appears towards the end of the list, suggesting it is present at a low concentration well within the permitted limit of one percent. Sodium Hydroxide is used in a trace amount only to calibrate the formula pH. Carbomer is a safe gel-forming polymer used across skincare globally. Nothing in this formula raises a red flag under Indian, EU, US, Korean, Canadian, or Australian regulatory frameworks.

Using three forms of hyaluronic acid together is a well-designed hydration approach. The large-molecule form stays at the skin surface and locks in moisture immediately. The smaller fragment penetrates deeper into the upper skin layers for longer-lasting hydration. The third form, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, has a fat-like modification that helps it stick to skin rather than evaporating, extending the hydrating effect. Glycerin appears well up in the ingredient list, suggesting it is present at a meaningful concentration. Panthenol supports barrier repair. The combined 2% HA total is confirmed by the brand. The individual breakdown of how much each HA type contributes to that 2% is not published, which limits verification of whether the more novel forms are present at functionally meaningful levels.

The full ingredient list is published on the brand product page. Pilgrim confirms 2% Hyaluronic Acid, which is a meaningful and honest concentration disclosure. The individual split between the three HA forms within that 2% is not stated. Supporting ingredients such as Centella Asiatica, Panthenol, and Allantoin are not individually quantified. No clinical study data has been published for this specific formula. The fragrance-free claim is confirmed by the INCI. Overall, transparency is above average for the Indian market.

The brand confirms the 2% HA concentration and publishes the full ingredient list, which represents a meaningful level of disclosure. No lab test report, clinical study, preservative efficacy test, or dermatologist-tested report with method details is publicly accessible on the product page or brand website. This is the typical position for Indian skincare brands at this price point. A preservative challenge test result and an in-use stability report would significantly improve this pillar.

Application instructions and frequency guidance are available on the product page. Suitability for all skin types is clearly stated. A note recommending use on damp skin to maximise moisture capture is present. The product does not provide layering guidance for users combining this with other actives in a multi-step routine, which is a common gap across the brand's serum range.