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
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
face serum
Allies of Skin
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Take the skin testThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy
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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Fatty Acid, Macadamia Nut Oil, Et Esters
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
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
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl
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
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
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
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
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
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.
Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Honey
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 57 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
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.
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],alpha-(1-oxotetradecyl)-theta-phenoxy
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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Fatty Acid, Macadamia Nut Oil, Et Esters
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
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
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
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerides, C10-18
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Methylheptylglycerin
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
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
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl
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
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
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
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
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
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
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
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)
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mel (EU)
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phospholipids
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
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
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
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
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
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)-
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dismutase, superoxide
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
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
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sphingolipids
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
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
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
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
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
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scleroglucan
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
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
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
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
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)
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
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
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
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
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
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.
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
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.
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
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)-
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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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.
CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, HYALURONIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 57 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
Allies of Skin.
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