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This moisturizer offers a pleasant user experience with good hydrating ingredients, but its claims for intensive barrier repair and dark spot reduction outrun the visible evidence and inferred active concentrations.
₹445 • Analysed 13 October 2026
This Pilgrim moisturizer, priced around Rs. 495 for 50g (Rs. 9.9/g), positions itself in the mid-range segment for Indian consumers. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula with Niacinamide and Rice Water is well-suited for India's often hot and humid climate, aiming for hydration and glow without feeling heavy. However, claims like "FDA Approved" and "No Toxins" raise ASCI concerns due to their misleading or vague nature, and the inferred low concentration of Ceramides may temper expectations for significant "skin barrier improvement" for those with compromised barriers.
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Formula contains multiple humectants (Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate) and emollients (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) to support hydration and general glow.
Niacinamide, Rice Water, and various humectants (Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate) are present to support skin hydration and a healthy appearance.
INCI lists Oryza Sativa (Rice) Water, Extract, Niacinamide, and Ceramide 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 II. Niacinamide and Rice Water are high in the list; Ceramides are present but after the 1% line.
Contains Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, and Sodium Hyaluronate, all known humectants that boost hydration.
Ceramides (Ceramide 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 II) and Cholesterol are present, which are key components of the skin barrier. However, they are listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting concentrations likely below 1%, which may limit their efficacy for significant barrier improvement. Niacinamide also has barrier-supporting properties.
Niacinamide is a known active for improving skin tone and radiance. Hydrated skin also appears more radiant.
The formula uses Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride as a light emollient and is water-based, supporting a lightweight and non-greasy texture.
Brand states "Dermatologically Tested" but no specific test report, methodology, or results are publicly visible.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Screened against the ingredient database (22 of 38 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.
Contains ingredient(s) commonly rated comedogenic: laminaria. May not suit very 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.
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 |
|---|
Aqua (Water) |
Niacinamide |
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
Propanediol |
Pentylene Glycol |
Morus Alba (Mulberry) Extract |
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Water, Extract |
Laminaria Digitata Extract |
Tocopheryl Acetate |
Ceramide 1 |
Ceramide 2 |
Ceramide 3 |
Ceramide 4 |
Ceramide 6 II |
Phenoxyethanol |
Xylitylglucoside |
Anhydroxylitol |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Polyisobutene |
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer |
Polyacrylate-13 |
Xylitol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Polysorbate 20 |
Sorbitan Isostearate |
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide |
Cholesterol |
1, 2-Hexanediol |
Hydrogenated Lecithin |
Sodium Benzoate |
Potassium Sorbate |
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate |
Sodium Gluconate |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Perfume |
Ci 16185 |
Ci 15985 |
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.
“FDA Approved”
The term "FDA Approved" is misleading for cosmetics in India, where products are licensed by CDSCO. It implies a level of scrutiny and approval not typically applicable to cosmetics.
“No Toxins”
This is an absolute and vague claim ("No Toxins") that is difficult to substantiate scientifically as all ingredients are chemicals and toxicity is dose-dependent. It can mislead consumers into believing other products contain "toxins".
Formula contains multiple humectants (Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate) and emollients (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) to support hydration and general glow.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide, Rice Water, and various humectants (Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate) are present to support skin hydration and a healthy appearance.
Mentioned only
INCI lists Oryza Sativa (Rice) Water, Extract, Niacinamide, and Ceramide 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 II. Niacinamide and Rice Water are high in the list; Ceramides are present but after the 1% line.
Mentioned only
Contains Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, and Sodium Hyaluronate, all known humectants that boost hydration.
Mentioned only
Ceramides (Ceramide 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 II) and Cholesterol are present, which are key components of the skin barrier. However, they are listed after Phenoxyethanol, suggesting concentrations likely below 1%, which may limit their efficacy for significant barrier improvement. Niacinamide also has barrier-supporting properties.
Mentioned only
Niacinamide is a known active for improving skin tone and radiance. Hydrated skin also appears more radiant.
Mentioned only
The formula uses Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride as a light emollient and is water-based, supporting a lightweight and non-greasy texture.
Mentioned only
Brand states "Dermatologically Tested" but no specific test report, methodology, or results are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
In India, cosmetics are licensed by CDSCO, not "FDA Approved". This claim is often used loosely to imply regulatory compliance, but without specific documentation, it's unverified and potentially misleading in its wording.
Missing
"Toxin" is a vague and unregulated term in cosmetics. All ingredients are chemicals, and toxicity depends on dose. This claim is marketing puffery without scientific basis.
Missing
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This review evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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