Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum

Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Ethoxydiglycol (est. ≈45.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

 
Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.
 

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Allies Of Skin 35% Vitamin C + Perfecting Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈25.0%), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (est. ≈10.0%), Glutathione (est. ≈3.0%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
25
10
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
47.5
45
1.5
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 47.5 10
10.0
45
1.5
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
45
1.5
1
All humectants 47.5 10
10
All humectants
47.5
45
1.5
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 25 -
n/a
- 10 -
Total
0
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
25
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
10
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
25
10
3
2
All antioxidants 40 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
40
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
25
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
10
Glutathione
3
Superoxide Dismutase
2
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Ethoxydiglycol
Est. %45
Function
Origin
A type of alcohol with humectant moisturizing properties. It also acts as a solvent, since it mixes well with a variety of other compounds, including water and even some oils.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Est. %25
Function
Origin
A derivative of vitamin C. Its stability in skincare formulations is better than ascorbic acid’s, although clinical studies are yet to indicate whether it has the same collagen-boosting benefits.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. According to a recent clinical study, THDA has all the capabilities of regular vitamin C, including anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment activity.
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A solvent for active ingredients that is claimed to help them better penetrate the outer layer of skin. It also helps to reduce the thickness of a product.
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A super lightweight ester that softens the appearance of skin.
Glutathione
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A naturally occurring tripeptide that combats free radicals and acts as a reducing agent.
Superoxide Dismutase
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.