Allies of Skin

Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 by Nicolas Travis in Singapore and is recognized for high-density multi-active formulas. The Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector launched in 2020 and is one of the few prestige night serums built around mandelic acid as the headline AHA.

9 products reviewed

86/100 Score

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum 30ml airless pump

Pigmentation Specialist Pick

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Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

One of the most thoughtfully formulated pigmentation serums on the market. Mandelic acid leads, but the real story is the supporting cast — tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, and bakuchiol attacking hyperpigmentation through five different pathways. Specifically formulated to be safe on melanin-rich skin and it shows.

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Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum

A genuinely impressive peptide flagship from Allies of Skin that stacks more than ten peptides and lab-synthesized growth factors into a single serum. Results are subtle but real over 2-3 months, and the soothing, fragrance-free base keeps it wearable for most skin types. The price is the only real sticking point.

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Multi-Form Vitamin C MVP

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35% Vitamin C+ Perfecting Serum

One of the most thoughtful vitamin C serums on the market — five complementary vitamin C derivatives, peptides, niacinamide, and glutathione in a stable, well-tolerated airless package. The price is firmly luxury, but the multi-tasking active stack genuinely earns it for anyone tired of L-ascorbic acid's tantrums.

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Overnight Brightening Powerhouse

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Bright Future Sleeping Facial

A maximalist overnight cream that replaces serum, moisturizer, and brightening treatment in one step. The active stack — niacinamide, ethyl ascorbic acid, peptides, probiotics, astaxanthin, resveratrol — is exceptionally dense and the result is a glowy, plumper complexion by morning. Premium price, but consolidates a routine.

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Multi-Tasking Acne Treatment

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Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment

A genuinely thoughtful nightly acne serum that addresses both active blemishes and the marks they leave behind. Salicylic acid leads, but the supporting cast — sodium ascorbyl phosphate, azelaic acid, niacinamide, bakuchiol — is what makes this stand out from standard BHA treatments. Premium price, real performance.

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Sensitive Skin Saviour

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Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist

A treatment essence disguised as a face mist, and easily one of the best-formulated sprays on the market. Three probiotic ferments, niacinamide, peptides, polyglutamic acid, and active soothers in a fine atomized format. Premium-priced for a mist, but you're paying for substance, not water.

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Peptide-Omega Barrier Boss

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Peptides & Omegas Firming Daily Treatment

A quietly excellent peptide moisturizer built on a five-oil omega fatty acid base, designed to do the job of a firming serum and a barrier cream simultaneously. Best for dry-to-normal skin in their thirties through sixties who want consolidated anti-aging without retinoid irritation. The jar packaging and $110 price are the main sticking points.

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Microbiome-Aware Pore Serum

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Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Refining Booster

A 10% niacinamide serum with a genuine microbiome-aware twist — the prebiotic-postbiotic matrix addresses pore-driving bacterial imbalances alongside the standard sebum control work. Best for oily and combination skin users who want something more considered than budget niacinamide options. The price is hard to justify against The Ordinary unless you specifically want the microbiome angle.

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Antioxidant Maximalist's Retinoid

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1A Retinal + Peptides Overnight Mask

The 1A Overnight Mask is what happens when a brand refuses to let any single ingredient carry the entire formulation. Retinaldehyde, a 13.5% peptide complex, niacinamide, glutathione, ergothioneine, pterostilbene, and a half-dozen other actives share the work, and the result is one of the most thoughtful retinoid formulations on the market — assuming you can stomach the price.

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★★★★★

4.4 (2,400)

$105.00