Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial versus Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum .
Published on June 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial 49 ingredients
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial 49 ingredients
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum 39 ingredients
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Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial 49 ingredients
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum 39 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Glycolic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Propanediol • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Silk • Sodium Hydroxide • Yogurt • Lactic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Honey • Honey Extract • Panthenol • Allantoin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3 • Physalis Angulata Extract • Galactoarabinan • Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract • Dimethyl Sulfone • Zymomonas Ferment Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Diglucosyl Gallic Acid • Bisabolol • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Rosmarinyl Glucoside • Caffeyl Glucoside • Gallyl Glucoside • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Gluconate • Maltodextrin • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Mandelic Acid • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Polysorbate 20 • Lactic Acid • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Salicylic Acid • Superoxide Dismutase • Bakuchiol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Rumex Occidentalis Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Nonapeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 • Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract • Glutamic Acid • Phenyl T-Butylnitrone • Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitol • Dextran • Sodium Gluconate • Disodium Succinate • Acetyl Tributyl Citrate • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 1.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 2.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 4.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 6.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 7.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 9.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 11.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 12.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 13.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 19.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 22.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is from brown seaweed that grows in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage our skin cells.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is also used to enhance the texture of products.
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 31.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 41.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 43.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAllies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 44.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 45.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping Facial contains this as ingredient number 49.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
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