allies-of-skin Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Mandelic Acid
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Polysorbate 20
6. Niacinamide
7. Lactic Acid
8. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
9. Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
10. Superoxide Dismutase
11. Bakuchiol
12. Salicylic Acid
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
15. Panthenol
16. Hyaluronic Acid
17. Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
18. Rumex Occidentalis Extract
19. Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
20. Nonapeptide-1
21. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
22. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
23. Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
24. Dextran
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Sclerotium Gum
27. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Sodium Gluconate
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Sodium Hydroxide
32. O-Cymen-5-Ol
33. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

Mandelic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Other ingredients

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilSuperoxide DismutaseBakuchiolSalicylic AcidTocopheryl AcetateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPanthenolHyaluronic AcidResveratrol Dimethyl EtherRumex Occidentalis ExtractAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractNonapeptide-1Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40Diethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateDextranXanthan GumSclerotium GumCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerinSodium GluconateCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxideO-Cymen-5-OlPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Mandelic Acid

Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Tamanu oil rich in omega-3s; potential antioxidant benefits; highly comedogenic, use with caution on acne-prone skin.

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether

Not decoded yet

Rumex Occidentalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, provides hydration and antioxidant protection; usually low concentration as natural functional additive.

Nonapeptide-1

Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40; claimed to soothe itching and improve skin comfort, often paired with HA. Water-soluble; check compatibility with cationic ingredients.

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability required

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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