Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
5.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
3.1Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum has an anti-wrinkle rating of 3.1 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.3 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), Butylene Glycol (est. ≈3.0%) and Niacinamide (est. ≈2.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 3.1 out of 10.

It contains 2 active ingredients with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy:

  • Niacinamide (est. ≈2.0%),
     one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
  • Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
     or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
Among others, Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum also contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Bakuchiol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. 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 contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Allies Of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Niacinamide (est. ≈2.0%).

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
70
Water
6
Mandelic Acid
4
Glycerin
3
Butylene Glycol
2
Niacinamide
1.5
Polysorbate 20
1.3
Lactic Acid
1.2
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
1.1
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
1
Salicylic Acid
1
Superoxide Dismutase
1
Bakuchiol
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Rumex Occidentalis Extract
0.3
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
0.3
Nonapeptide-1
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
0.3
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
0.3
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
0.3
Glutamic Acid
0.3
Phenyl t-Butylnitrone
0.3
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Sclerotium Gum
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Sorbitol
0.3
Dextran
0.3
Sodium Gluconate
0.3
Disodium Succinate
0.3
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
0.3
o-Cymen-5-ol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Mandelic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Niacinamide
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 20
Function:
Origin:
Lactic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Function:
Origin:
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Salicylic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Superoxide Dismutase
Function:
Origin:
Bakuchiol
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Rumex Occidentalis Extract
Function:
Origin:
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Function:
Origin:
Nonapeptide-1
Function:
Origin:
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Function:
Origin:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
Function:
Origin:
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Function:
Origin:
Glutamic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Phenyl t-Butylnitrone
Function:
Origin:
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Panthenol
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Ascorbic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Sclerotium Gum
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexylglycerin
Function:
Origin:
Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitol
Function:
Origin:
Dextran
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Gluconate
Function:
Origin:
Disodium Succinate
Function:
Origin:
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Function:
Origin:
o-Cymen-5-ol
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
12.4
4
3
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.6
1.2
1.1
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 12.4 10
10.0
4
3
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.6 20
1.3
1.2
1.1
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
3
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 12.4 10
10
All humectants
12.4
4
3
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.2
1.1
0.3
All occlusives 2.6 20
1.3
All occlusives
2.6
1.2
1.1
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 2 3
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
n/a
- 1 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
3.1
Niacinamide
3
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
2
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Bakuchiol
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
3.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
1.1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 7.8 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
7.8
Niacinamide
2
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
1.1
Superoxide Dismutase
1
Bakuchiol
1
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
0.3
Phenyl t-Butylnitrone
0.3
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
o-Cymen-5-ol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 3.9 5 No
All soothing
3.9
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Mandelic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Mandelic AcidDerived from almonds, this ingredient is one of the gentlest AHAs and is used for its exfoliating and antimicrobial properties. It is particularly beneficial for acne but also helps to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Niacinamide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Polysorbate 20
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Lactic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %1.2
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Est. %1.1
Function
Origin
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from the seeds of tamanu nuts. It is a prized, rarely used emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that are active against acne-causing bacteria.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Superoxide Dismutase
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Superoxide DismutaseDescription is coming soon
Bakuchiol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
BakuchiolA newly discovered bioactive obtained from the seeds of Babchi. It boosts collagen production like retinol, but with fewer side effects. Its effects include reduced wrinkles and faded pigmentation.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Rumex Occidentalis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rumex Occidentalis ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascophyllum Nodosum ExtractAn extract from brown sea algae, a rich source of gel-forming algae polysaccharides such as fucoids, alginate, and ascophyllan, as well as some antioxidant phenolic compounds and minerals.
Nonapeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nonapeptide-1Description is coming soon
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

A small synthetic peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen. It has been clinically tested and proven to reduce skin roughness and the appearance of wrinkles.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40Description is coming soon
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark ExtractDescription is coming soon
Glutamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glutamic AcidA non-essential amino acid that serves as a building block for all proteins in the body. It is a moisturizing humectant and a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of amino acids in skin cells that keeps them hydrated.
Phenyl t-Butylnitrone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phenyl t-ButylnitroneDescription is coming soon
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Resveratrol Dimethyl EtherDescription is coming soon
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sclerotium GumA thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA 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. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn 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.
Sorbitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Dextran
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DextranA naturally derived sucrose metabolite that thickens water and bulks emulsions.
Sodium Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium GluconateA chelating ingredient that ensures that the harmful metal ions in a formula are unreactive. It also protects other ingredients from degrading.
Disodium Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium SuccinateDescription is coming soon
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl Tributyl CitrateDescription is coming soon
o-Cymen-5-ol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
o-Cymen-5-olA preservative related to chemicals found in the herb thyme. It has its own unique smell but is very effective even at small amounts.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe 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.