Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum

Allies of Skin

Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
64%
Combination (dry)
64%
Balanced
94%
Combination (oily)
76%
Oily
76%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The Allies of Skin Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum (30ml) drenches skin in deep, long-lasting hydration while supporting the skin barrier. With 8% beta glucan and ceramides, 5.5% resveratrol and polysaccharides, and 1.5% carnosine, it helps skin feel smooth, plump and resilient. Antioxidant-rich resveratrol and polysaccharides calm, while carnosine protects the complexion. Lightweight and easily layered under moisturiser or makeup, it leaves your skin feeling nourished, supple and refreshed.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
AHA Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

About Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum

Overview

Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum is a lightweight serum from Allies of Skin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 57 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 Glycerin, Methylheptylglycerin and Beta-glucan, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Methylheptylglycerin, Beta-glucan and Panthenol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Beta-glucan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol and Bisabolol.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on 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.

What is not in 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.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 8 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 22 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 18 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 13 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Pore Minimizer

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.

Key ingredients

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.

Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Fatty Acid, Macadamia Nut Oil, Et Esters

Hydration

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl

Anti-Aging

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Ceramide NP Ceramides

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Punica Granatum Extract is an extract of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (6)

Supporting ingredients (51)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate Glycerin Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Ethyl Macadamiate Caprylyl Glycol Punica Granatum Seed Oil Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate C10-18 Triglycerides Methylheptylglycerin Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Beta-glucan Carnosine Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Pichia/resveratrol Ferment Extract Punica Granatum Extract Sodium PCA Bisabolol Honey Phospholipids Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide Candelilla/jojoba/rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters Epigallocatechin Gallate Madecassoside Asiaticoside Superoxide Dismutase Lecithin Pullulan Sphingolipids Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract Tocopherol Astaxanthin Cetearyl Alcohol Sclerotium Gum Sodium Polygamma-glutamate Glyceryl Stearate Sodium Gluconate Xanthan Gum Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyethylcellulose Propanediol Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Dehydroacetate Polysorbate 60 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Polysorbate 20 Silica Phenoxyethanol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free

Contains

  • Facial oils

    Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil

  • Animal-derived ingredients

    Honey

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • 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.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 57 ingredients on the label.

12
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

10
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

6
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Emollient, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy

Hydration
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2,2-bis[[(1-Oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl bis(isooctadecanoate)

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Fatty Acid, Macadamia Nut Oil, Et Esters

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Floratech, Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • Data in Brief, December 2017, pages 720-723
7 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

9th 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

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerides, C10-18

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Methylheptylglycerin

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl

Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • BMJ Open, December 2020, pages 1-12
  • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, September 2020, pages 1-15
  • Cosmetics, November 2018, pages 1-9
  • Aging and Disease, October 2015, pages 369-379
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, October 2012, pages 345-384
  • Biopolymers, January 2008, pages 655-662
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2004, pages 26-34
  • Life Sciences, March 2002, pages 1789-1799
  • FEBS Letters, July 1995, pages 81-85
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
17 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract is the extract of the fermentation of Resveratrol by the microorganism, Pichia

19 Punica Granatum Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Punica Granatum Extract is an extract of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
20 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
21 Sodium PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2018, pages 138-144
  • IFSCC Conference 2005 Research Paper
  • Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 1995, pages 9-20
22 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 299-303
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2017, pages 24S-25S
  • Cutis, November 2015, pages 337-342
  • Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, pages 173-181
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, October 2011, pages 2580-2585
23 Honey Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Mel (EU)

Hydration Soothing Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Phospholipids

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 39, Supplement 2, September 2020, pages 5S–25S
  • Nanocosmetics, 2019, van Hoogevest P, Fahr A, pages 95-140
  • Journal of Food Bioactives, April 2019, volume 5, pages 31-42
  • Pharmacognosy Reviews, 2009, Volume 3, Issue 5, pages 82-89
  • Journal of Nanjing Medical University, November 2007, Volume 21, Issue 6, pages 349-353
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction derived from the seed of the Indian Senna, Cassia angustifolia, Leguminosae

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is a product obtained by the transesterification of Polyglycerin-3 and Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, and Jojoba Wax and Rice Bran Wax

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, November 2016, pages 1-99
  • http://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/FR717pdf
  • Cosmetics Business, January 2007, ePublication
  • https://wwwcosmeticsbusinesscom/news/article_page/SCS_Formulate_Solution_set/47658
27 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy, (2R,3R)-3,4-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl ester

Anti-Aging Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Phytotherapy Research, September 2020, pages 2, 170-2, 179
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2018, page 173
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, August 2017, pages 286-291
  • Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, June 2017, pages 1-7
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, February 2013, pages 429–440
  • Rheumatology, July 2010 Epublication
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 36-40
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, April 2008, pages 1, 298-1, 307
29 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing
30 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
31 Superoxide Dismutase Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Dismutase, superoxide

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Molecules, March 2021, ePublication
  • Journal of Biotechnology, August 2019, pages 101-111
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 069-1, 072
  • International Journal of Health Sciences, May-June 2018, pages 88–93
32 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
33 Pullulan Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans

34 Sphingolipids Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sphingolipids

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
7 scientific references
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2021, ePublication
  • Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, November 2017, pages 175-191
  • Journal of Allergy and Chemical Immunology, February 2017, AB87
  • Lipids in Health and Disease, January 2016, ePublication
  • http://lipidlibraryaocsorg/lipids/introsph/indexhtm
  • Progress in Lipid Research, January 2013, pages 141-164
  • Skin Therapy Letter, July 2012, pages 6-9
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Pharmacognosy Magazine, October 2017, pages S424-S429
  • Carbohydrate Polymers, February 2017, pages 128–136
  • Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, November 2015, pages 17, 799-17, 809
  • Molecules, September 2014, pages 14, 879-14, 901
  • Phytomedicine, May 2006, pages 352–358
36 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
9 scientific references
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/ethasb122016tentpdf
  • Pharmazie, October 2005, pages 751-755
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, July 2003, pages 59-66
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017, pages 14-17
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2008, pages 453-458
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, March 1997, pages 795-801
  • Drug Research, January 2017, pages 52-58
  • Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, September 2016, pages 1, 339-1, 349
  • Nutrients, July 2017, ePublication
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione

Anti-Aging Soothing
39 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
40 Sclerotium Gum Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Scleroglucan

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

gamma-Glutamic Acid, Homopolymer, Sodium Salt

42 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
43 Sodium Gluconate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium gluconate

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May/June 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Journals of Materials Research, February 2006, pages 343-348
  • https://wwwepagov/sites/production/files/2019-08/documents/support_document_for_proposed_designation_of_d-gluconic_acid_sodium_saltpdf
44 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerides, palm-oil mono-, di-, and tri- hydrogenated, citrates

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

47th 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

48 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
49 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

50 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

51 Sodium Dehydroacetate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 1-(3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3-ylidene)ethanolate

52 Polysorbate 60 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 2-stearoyllactate

54 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

55 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
56 Malic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, pH adjuster

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butenedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2S)-

Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin
6 scientific references
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2018, pages 21-28
  • Molecules, April 2018, page 863
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/malic%20acidpdf
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, December 2016, ePublication
  • Biological Research, January 2015, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigative Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
57 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum?

AQUA, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, ETHYL MACADAMIATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PUNICA GRANATUM SEED OIL, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, METHYLHEPTYLGLYCERIN, RUBUS IDAEUS SEED OIL, BETA-GLUCAN, CARNOSINE, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, PICHIA/RESVERATROL FERMENT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, BISABOLOL, HONEY, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA SEED POLYSACCHARIDE, CANDELILLA/JOJOBA/RICE BRAN POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS, HYALURONIC ACID, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE, MADECASSOSIDE, ASIATICOSIDE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, LECITHIN, PULLULAN, SPHINGOLIPIDS, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, ASTAXANTHIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SCLEROTIUM GUM, SODIUM POLYGAMMA-GLUTAMATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PROPANEDIOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, POLYSORBATE 20, SILICA, MALIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL.

What are the active ingredients in Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum?

CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, HYALURONIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID.

How do I use Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum?

Apply 2-3 pumps all over clean dry skin after cleansing and misting morning and night. Shake well before every use. Always finish with SPF for the day time.

What skin types is Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum good for?

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.

Is Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum good for sensitive 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.

Is Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum fungal acne safe?

8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum have?

It lists 57 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum?

Allies of Skin.

Brand
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