2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)
Allies of Skin
Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment
face overnight mask
Allies of Skin
face overnight mask
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Take the skin testRecharge your radiance while you sleep using the Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment (48ml), a targeted formula designed to address breakouts and protect your barrier. Powered by dioic acid, pomegranate enzymes and manuka honey, this rich yet lightweight cream-like staple works to minimise signs to redness. What’s more, a blend of antioxidants and brightening ages team up to lessen the look of dark spots over time to reveal a refreshed glow.
Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment is a lightweight overnight mask from Allies of Skin. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 53 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. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol, 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, Glycerin, Propanediol and Hyaluronic Acid.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide and Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Octadecenedioic Acid.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Lecithin and Lysolecithin.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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 essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes last step at night. Apply as the final layer so nothing has to push through it.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
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)
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.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9-Octadecenedioic acid
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Maltodextrin
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosa Canina Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Rosa canina, Rosaceae.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dioctyl ether
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
MEL
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Seal" 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 53 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
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.
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)
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.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae, by the organism Lactobacillus
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9-Octadecenedioic acid
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Maltodextrin
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosa Canina Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Rosa canina, Rosaceae.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dioctyl ether
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances, honey, a saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
18th 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
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanoic Acid, 2-oxo
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phospholipids
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sphingolipids
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of the Lilac, Syringa vulgaris L., Oleaceae
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa L., Nyctaginaceae
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosmarinyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Rosmarinic Acid and glucose
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Caffeyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Glucose
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Gallyl Glucoside is the product of the reaction of Gallic Acid and glucose
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-8
34th 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
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the flowers of Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid
37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrolyzed
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerides, palm-oil mono-, di-, and tri- hydrogenated, citrates
39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-
40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mono-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphate, esters with long-chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
43rd 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
44th 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)
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextran
46th 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
47th 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
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzyl alcohol
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
53rd 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, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, NIACINAMIDE, LACTOBACILLUS/PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, POTASSIUM AZELOYL DIGLYCINATE, OCTADECENEDIOIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ROSA CANINA SEED OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, PROPANEDIOL, MEL, CAFFEINE, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PYRUVIC ACID, MANDELIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, SPHINGOLIPIDS, SYRINGA VULGARIS LEAF CELL CULTURE EXTRACT, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, MIRABILIS JALAPA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, ROSMARINYL GLUCOSIDE, CAFFEYL GLUCOSIDE, GALLYL GLUCOSIDE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8, LECITHIN, HYDROLYZED OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, LYSOLECITHIN, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, LYSOPHOSPHATIDIC ACID, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DEXTRAN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, O-CYMEN-5-OL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL.
NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MANDELIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID.
After cleansing and misting or toning, apply 1-3 pumps to face, avoiding the eye area. You should use it the same way as a moisturizer, so don't forget to layer your favorite serum before this product. Leave on overnight and do not rinse off. If you are using a facial oil, you can also mix a few drops and apply in one easy step. Always use SPF the morning after and limit sun exposure daily.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily 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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate. 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.
No — it contains Benzyl Alcohol.
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 Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, last step at night.
It lists 53 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.
Allies of Skin.
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