2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Allies of Skin
Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
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Allies of Skin
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Take the skin testUnveil your skin's inner radiance with Allies of Skin's Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum (30ml), an elixir that works to quickly boost luminosity. This powerhouse potion combines 3% tranexamic acid and 2% alpha arbutin to reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. These powerful ingredients are supported by an array of peptides to minimise redness while enhancing firmness. Gentle enough for the delicate eye area and sensitive skin, this serum is your ticket to a more luminous, even-toned complexion.
Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum is a lightweight serum from Allies of Skin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 44 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 Glycerin, Panthenol 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 Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol and Butylene Glycol.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-arbutin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Tocopherol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Bisabolol, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate and Tocopheryl Acetate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. 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 before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
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
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.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Palmaria Palmata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Palmaria palmata, Rhodymeniaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Asparagopsis armata, Bonnemaisoniaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lentinus Edodes Extract is an extract of the Shiitake Mushroom, Lentinus edodes
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is the hydrolysate of pea protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
21st 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)
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.
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 "Eye" 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 44 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
C13-15 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Palmaria Palmata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Palmaria palmata, Rhodymeniaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hydrolysate of the pea (Pisum sativum) seed
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Asparagopsis armata, Bonnemaisoniaceae
12th 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
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pancratium Maritimum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Pancratium maritimum L., Amaryllidaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lentinus Edodes Extract is an extract of the Shiitake Mushroom, Lentinus edodes
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is the hydrolysate of pea protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,10-Diacetoxy-2,9-dihydroxyaporphine
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus is one or more species of the microorganism, Lactobacillus
21st 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)
22nd 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
23rd 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
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucose
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine, polymer with L-lysine
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate is the trifluoroacetate salt of Pentapeptide-34
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctanoate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-20 alcohols with glucose
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanedioic acid, monosodium salt
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
43rd 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
44th 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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PANTHENOL.
Use morning and night, after cleansing and misting, apply 1-3 pumps over the face, eye area and neck. Follow with moisturiser, and SPF 50 if the daytime. May be used with other Actives such as retinoids, Vitamin C or AHAs/BHAs.
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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Sorbitan Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Alpha-arbutin, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
It lists 44 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Allies of Skin.
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