Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Centella asiatica leaf extractWorks well
“The daily booster is powered by a 10% concentration of niacinamide, prebiotics and probiotics, seeking to cleanse the pores of dirt and impurities.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Centella asiatica leaf extract + 4 moreWorks well
“What it does Refines appearance of pores Reduces appearance of imperfections Intensely brightens Strengthens skin barrier What else you need to know To tone and soothe stressed skin Mist with Molecular Saviour™ Probiotics Treatment Mist To attain an extra brightening effect Layer with 35% Vitamin C+ Perfecting Serum To provide extra hydration and antioxidants Layer with Multi Hyaluronic Antioxidant Hydration Serum To boost skin rejuvenation and fight signs of premature ageing, Moisturise with 1A Retinol & Peptides Overnight Mask”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin, centella asiatica leaf extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
“Key Benefits Strengthening serum with probiotic and prebiotic complex Enriched with hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts Helps to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin Promotes elasticity and an even skin tone Works to support the skin's natural balance Can be used alone or as a companion to other serums, moisturisers or oils UK200027606”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Glutathione + 2 moreWorks well
“Promoting a healthy glow, the serum contains hyaluronic acid, liquorice root extract, goji berry fruit extract, pomegranate extract and green tea leaf extract as well as an antioxidant blend with vitamin E. It helps to reduce the look of pigmentation and the appearance of pores, even skin tone and promote elasticity while supporting the skin's natural balance.The Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster can be used on its own or as an addition to any serum, moisturiser or facial oil.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, punica granatum extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Discover Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster, an ultimate daily booster that is supercharged with 10% Niacinamide, Prebiotics, Probiotics, 12 Pore Refiners & Brighteners to refine the appearance of pores and dullness for healthier, radiant and more resilient skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 10 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, camellia oleifera leaf extract, glutathione, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - lycium barbarum fruit extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethyl isosorbide~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCentella asiatica leaf extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPunica granatum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractLactobacillus~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusPolymnia sonchifolia root juice~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceBisabolol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSilver~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer-3~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysophosphatidic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phospholipid. It is naturally present in skin and plays a signaling role there. It is involved in cell prolifiratio, skin inflammatory responses and wound healing. In cosmetics, it might help to support the skin barrier function
More about Lysophosphatidic acidLysolecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinLecithin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLaminaria digitata extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRibose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ubiquinone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneChlorella vulgaris extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSaccharide isomerate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractAstaxanthin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinErgothioneine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineGlutathione~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSea water~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideMaltodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.35%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium gluconate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Punica granatum extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Lactobacillus, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Bisabolol, Silver, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer-3, Lysophosphatidic acid, Lysolecithin, Lecithin, Laminaria digitata extract, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ribose, Ubiquinone, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharide isomerate, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Astaxanthin, Ergothioneine, Glutathione, Tocopheryl acetate, Sea water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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| Allies of SkinPrebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Mother ScienceMolecular Hero Serum | Boost LabVitamin C Brightening Serum | ADVANCED CLINICALS5% Niacinamide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | $84.50 | $89.00+$4.50 | $22.99−$61.51 | $13.99−$70.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 5 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Carnosine | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Allies of Skin - Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.70% - 5.60%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.50% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Allies of Skin" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 65.00£ up to 91.50£ in the United Kingdom, from 65.00$ up to 84.50$ in the United States, for 89.00A$ in Australia and for 101.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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