Niacinamide And Alpha Arbutin Serum
Serum

Niacinamide And Alpha Arbutin Serum

Pilgrim
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
78% Natural16% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Alpha-ArbutinMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Face cream(b) Body lotion
Conditions:Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level.From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.8 — Suboptimal
3.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.8
Active ingredients: Alpha-Arbutin, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 3.8: acceptable but not ideal (4–6.5 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.8: optimal range (3–4)
Niacinamide at pH 3.8: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 3.8: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Niacinamide at pH 3.8 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 3.8 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

78% natural16% synthetic
25 natural 2 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 6% unknown and 16% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives3 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Aloe Leaf Extract, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Niacinamide, Olive Leaf Extract, Pot Marigold Extract, Purified Water... +5 more
type of chemical entity9:Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide... +1 more
humectant7:Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.