2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Allies of Skin
Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum
face neck serum
Allies of Skin
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Take the skin testClear, radiant skin is yours with the Allies of Skin Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum (50ml). Discover the Allies of Skin supercharged clarity serum, with 10% azelaic acid, 1% kojic acid, 3% hexylresorcinol complex, ribose, liquorice, and bakuchiol complex, to deliver a dose of skin-loving, purifying power. Banish blackheads, calm redness, and keep breakouts at bay with this super serum. Diminish enlarged pores, post-blemish marks, and excess sebum for a smooth, supple, and refreshed complexion. Gentle yet potent, this formula is perfect for all skin types, including sensitive. Say goodbye to congested skin and clogged pores, and hello to renewed radiance. A clarified complexion is yours with each drop.
Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum is a lightweight serum from Allies of Skin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Stem Extract and Hexylresorcinol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Hydrogenated Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Hexylresorcinol.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Bakuchiol and Azelaic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Nonanedioic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-ribose
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Nonanedioic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethyl linoleate
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae, seed oil, which has not been transformed into soap during the process of saponification
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Fabaceae.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-ribose
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrogenated Bisabolol is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Bisabolol
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, tri-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z,Z,Z)-
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dodecane
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lauric acid, monoester with glycerol / 2,3-dihydroxypropyl laurate
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Undecylenic Acid, Monoester with 1,2,3,-Propanetriol
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Shares 12 key ingredients with Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
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Anua
Shares 6 key ingredients with Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum: Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane
ma:nyo
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innisfree
Shares 6 key ingredients with Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum: Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Abib
Shares 6 key ingredients with Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol
AQUA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, AZELAIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, KOJIC ACID, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, HEXYLRESORCINOL, ETHYL LINOLEATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA STEM EXTRACT, BAKUCHIOL, RIBOSE, ALLANTOIN, HYDROGENATED BISABOLOL, SQUALANE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 85, DODECANE, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE.
BAKUCHIOL.
Use daily (AM/PM). After cleansing and misting, apply 1-3 pumps to the face and neck. Follow with moisturiser, always follow with SPF in the daytime.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethyl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Kojic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 25 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Allies of Skin.
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