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Pilgrim's Hyaluronic Acid serum delivers on its core hydration promise with a transparent formula, but consumers should temper expectations for its more ambitious anti-aging and regenerative claims, especially those amplified on third-party platforms.
₹490 • Analysed 18 July 2026
Actives like this can raise sun sensitivity, which India's high year-round UV makes significant, so pairing with a daytime SPF is important; the lighter the vehicle, the better it tends to wear in heat and humidity. The product's price is fairly consistent across major platforms, with the brand's own website and Flipkart listing it at Rs. 545. Zepto offers a slightly lower price at Rs. 490. Consumers should compare quick commerce options for potential savings. 2 marketing claims could draw ASCI scrutiny under India's advertising code; the ingredient list is the more reliable guide.
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This is a descriptive claim about product texture and format, supported by the serum formulation and user reviews.
Hyaluronic Acid is known for its hydrating and plumping properties. The 'instant' and 'firm & lifted effect' claims are ambitious for ingredient-level evidence. No finished product study is publicly visible to support the instant effect or lifting.
Hyaluronic Acid can temporarily plump skin, reducing the *appearance* of fine lines. However, 'visibly reduce' and 'wrinkles' are performance claims requiring finished product clinical evidence, which is not publicly visible.
The formula contains 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Kiwi, Watermelon, and Centella Asiatica, which are known for hydration and antioxidant properties. The term 'powerhouse' is marketing language.
The 2% concentration is disclosed, and Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is present high in the INCI. The properties described are well-established for Hyaluronic Acid.
This describes the general mechanism of hydration. While true for skin, the 'resists wrinkles' and 'fills out existing ones' are appearance claims that lack specific finished product evidence.
Kiwi and Watermelon extracts are present in the INCI. These ingredients contain natural acids and vitamins that can contribute to exfoliation and brightening, but 'gently exfoliate' and 'reveal an even & glowing complexion' are appearance claims without finished product evidence.
Centella Asiatica Extract is present in the INCI. It is well-known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Screened against the ingredient database (11 of 18 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
No retinoid or other pregnancy-cautioned active found in the screen.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Purified Water |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice |
Propanediol |
Centella Asiatica Extract |
Betaine |
Sodium Lactate |
Sodium Gluconate |
Sodium PCA |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract |
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract |
Heptyl Glucoside |
Panthenol |
Allantoin |
Sodium Gluconate |
Tocopherol Acetate |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
“Promotes Cell Regeneration”
An absolute claim without disclosed clinical evidence.
“Prevents fine lines and wrinkles from forming and fills out existing ones to reduce their appearance.”
Uses strong, unhedged language for a preventative and corrective claim without disclosed clinical proof.
This is a descriptive claim about product texture and format, supported by the serum formulation and user reviews.
Evidence visible
Hyaluronic Acid is known for its hydrating and plumping properties. The 'instant' and 'firm & lifted effect' claims are ambitious for ingredient-level evidence. No finished product study is publicly visible to support the instant effect or lifting.
Mentioned only
Hyaluronic Acid can temporarily plump skin, reducing the *appearance* of fine lines. However, 'visibly reduce' and 'wrinkles' are performance claims requiring finished product clinical evidence, which is not publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The formula contains 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Kiwi, Watermelon, and Centella Asiatica, which are known for hydration and antioxidant properties. The term 'powerhouse' is marketing language.
Mentioned only
The 2% concentration is disclosed, and Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is present high in the INCI. The properties described are well-established for Hyaluronic Acid.
Mentioned only
This describes the general mechanism of hydration. While true for skin, the 'resists wrinkles' and 'fills out existing ones' are appearance claims that lack specific finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Kiwi and Watermelon extracts are present in the INCI. These ingredients contain natural acids and vitamins that can contribute to exfoliation and brightening, but 'gently exfoliate' and 'reveal an even & glowing complexion' are appearance claims without finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Centella Asiatica Extract is present in the INCI. It is well-known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Mentioned only
This is aspirational marketing puffery with no measurable endpoint or evidence.
Missing
This is a strong biological claim that requires robust clinical evidence, which is not publicly visible for the finished product.
Missing
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
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No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
No retinoid or other pregnancy-cautioned active found in the screen.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
Hyaluronic Acid can temporarily plump skin, reducing the *appearance* of fine lines. However, 'visibly reduce' and 'wrinkles' are performance claims requiring finished product clinical evidence, which is not publicly visible.
The formula contains 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Kiwi, Watermelon, and Centella Asiatica, which are known for hydration and antioxidant properties. The term 'powerhouse' is marketing language.
The 2% concentration is disclosed, and Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is present high in the INCI. The properties described are well-established for Hyaluronic Acid.
This describes the general mechanism of hydration. While true for skin, the 'resists wrinkles' and 'fills out existing ones' are appearance claims that lack specific finished product evidence.
Kiwi and Watermelon extracts are present in the INCI. These ingredients contain natural acids and vitamins that can contribute to exfoliation and brightening, but 'gently exfoliate' and 'reveal an even & glowing complexion' are appearance claims without finished product evidence.
Centella Asiatica Extract is present in the INCI. It is well-known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
This is a descriptive claim about product texture and format, supported by the serum formulation and user reviews.
Evidence visible
Hyaluronic Acid is known for its hydrating and plumping properties. The 'instant' and 'firm & lifted effect' claims are ambitious for ingredient-level evidence. No finished product study is publicly visible to support the instant effect or lifting.
Mentioned only
Hyaluronic Acid can temporarily plump skin, reducing the *appearance* of fine lines. However, 'visibly reduce' and 'wrinkles' are performance claims requiring finished product clinical evidence, which is not publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The formula contains 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Kiwi, Watermelon, and Centella Asiatica, which are known for hydration and antioxidant properties. The term 'powerhouse' is marketing language.
Mentioned only
The 2% concentration is disclosed, and Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is present high in the INCI. The properties described are well-established for Hyaluronic Acid.
Mentioned only
This describes the general mechanism of hydration. While true for skin, the 'resists wrinkles' and 'fills out existing ones' are appearance claims that lack specific finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Kiwi and Watermelon extracts are present in the INCI. These ingredients contain natural acids and vitamins that can contribute to exfoliation and brightening, but 'gently exfoliate' and 'reveal an even & glowing complexion' are appearance claims without finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Centella Asiatica Extract is present in the INCI. It is well-known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Mentioned only
This is aspirational marketing puffery with no measurable endpoint or evidence.
Missing
This is a strong biological claim that requires robust clinical evidence, which is not publicly visible for the finished product.
Missing
“Promotes Cell Regeneration”
An absolute claim without disclosed clinical evidence.
“Prevents fine lines and wrinkles from forming and fills out existing ones to reduce their appearance.”
Uses strong, unhedged language for a preventative and corrective claim without disclosed clinical proof.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
