Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum versus Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum .
Published on January 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
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
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum 37 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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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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PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum 37 ingredients
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum 39 ingredients
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PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum 37 ingredients
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum 39 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Glycolic Acid • Gluconolactone • Propanediol • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pyruvic Acid • Lactobacillus Ferment • Bisabolol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Lactic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Niacinamide • Sodium PCA • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3 • Pentapeptide-59 • Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane • Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane • Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sclerotium Gum • Maltodextrin • Sodium Gluconate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethyl Sulfone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Phenethyl Alcohol • 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 WaterPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum 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 GlycerinPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil comes from the Tamanu tree. This tree grows in tropical regions of Asia and Polynesian countries such as Fiji.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil contains many fatty acids such as linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acid. These properties help your skin stay hydrated.
As an antioxidant, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil may also slow down the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and speed up aging. By helping to stabilize these molecules, antioxidants may help slow the signs of aging.
A study from 2015 found Tamanu oil to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Another study from 2009 found Tamanu Oil to help absorb UV rays. However, this should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 HydroxidePSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 AcidPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcidPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 NiacinamidePSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 GumPSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 GluconatePSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
PSA SKIN Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
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