Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment

Allies of Skin

Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment

face overnight mask

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Benefits
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Recharge 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.

Key Insights

Benefits

9
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
AHA Hyaluronic acid Signal peptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin C

Risks

3
Alcohol
Allergen
Synthetic polymer

About Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment

Overview

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.

Texture and finish

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.

What the formula does

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.

Who it suits

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.

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 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.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 3 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
  • 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 17 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 14 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 6 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 3 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 2 ingredients

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing

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.

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)

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.

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate

Evens Skin Tone Soothing Dark Spot Fading

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

9-Octadecenedioic acid

Anti-Acne Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

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

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration

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.

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Oil Control

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

Dioctyl ether

Hydration

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

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-

Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

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 (8)

Supporting ingredients (45)

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

Aqua Butylene Glycol Glycerin C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate 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 Pyruvic Acid Phospholipids Sphingolipids Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/leaf/stem Extract Rosmarinyl Glucoside Caffeyl Glucoside Gallyl Glucoside Lecithin Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract Lysolecithin Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Caprylhydroxamic Acid Lysophosphatidic Acid Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate T-butyl Alcohol Tocopherol Ethylhexylglycerin Dextran Sodium Dehydroacetate Potassium Sorbate O-cymen-5-ol Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Gluconate Sodium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Benzyl Alcohol

  • Facial oils

    Rosa Canina Seed Oil

  • Animal-derived ingredients

    MEL

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Seal

This product is the "Seal" step.

  • Apply as the final layer so nothing has to push through it.

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)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate. 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Allergen, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 53 ingredients on the label.

9
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

8
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

8
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

5
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

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

2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
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
Emollient, Preservative

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

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • The University of Toledo, May 2020, ePublication
  • Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Medicine in Nis, December 2013, pages 193-200
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2012, pages 342-372
5 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

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

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

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate

Evens Skin Tone Soothing Dark Spot Fading
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, May 2020, pages 360-365
  • Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, April 2020, pages 299-308
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, April 2015, pages 191-192
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2012, pages 37-41
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

9-Octadecenedioic acid

Anti-Acne Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
10 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Maltodextrin

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

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.

Hydration Anti-Aging
12 Tapioca Starch Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Oil Control
13 Dimethyl Isosorbide Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

14 Dicaprylyl Ether Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

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

Dioctyl ether

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • SpecialChem, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • Personal Care Council, December 2021, ePublication
15 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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

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

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

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-

Anti-Aging
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.

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
Plant extract

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

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

20th 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
Humectant, Active

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

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Propanoic Acid, 2-oxo

23 Mandelic Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Preservative

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

Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2023, pages 517–528; and February 2020, pages 393–399
  • Molecules, September 2022, pages 1–11
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020, Volume 83, Issue 6 and September 2018, pages 503-518
  • Dermatologic Surgery, March 2016, pages 384-391; and January 2009, pages 59-65
  • Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, June 2013, pages 140-145
24 Lactic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, pH adjuster

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

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2020, pages 116-126
  • International Journal of Dermatology, March 2019, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2018, pages 491-497
  • International Journal of Dermatology, September 2018, ePublication
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Dental Association, April 2016, pages 255-263
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • The Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, pages 16-22
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.

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

26th 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

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

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

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

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

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

30 Rosmarinyl Glucoside 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.

Rosmarinyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Rosmarinic Acid and glucose

31 Caffeyl Glucoside 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.

Caffeyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Glucose

32 Gallyl Glucoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

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

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

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
34 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

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
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Exfoliant, Plant extract

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

Anti-Aging Soothing Smooths Bumpy Skin
5 scientific references
  • Horticulturae, January 2022, pages 1–28
  • Molecules, February 2021, pages 1–20 and September 2014, pages 14, 879–14, 901
  • Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, December 2017, pages 5, 485–5, 489
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, November 2015, pages 483–490
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2015, pages 1, 143–1, 149
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
37 Lysolecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins, hydrolyzed

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

38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

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

39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-

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

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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

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

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

42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Alcohol
43 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

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

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)

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

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

Dextran

Hydration
1 scientific reference
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46 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

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

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

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

48 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

49 O-cymen-5-ol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

50 Benzyl Alcohol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative, Fragrance / colour

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

Benzyl alcohol

Alcohol Allergen
51 Sodium Gluconate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

51st 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
52 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

Sodium hydroxide

53 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment?

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.

What are the active ingredients in Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment?

NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MANDELIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment?

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.

What skin types is Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment good for?

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.

Is Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment 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 Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment fungal acne safe?

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.

Can I use Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment 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 Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment fragrance free?

No — it contains Benzyl Alcohol.

Does Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment contain alcohol?

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

Is Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment silicone free?

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

Does Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment contain essential oils?

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

Is Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment?

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.

When should I apply Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment?

Use it in the evening, last step at night.

How many ingredients does Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment have?

It lists 53 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Promise Keeper Nightly Blemish Treatment?

Allies of Skin.

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