You all know how much I adore brand Allies of Skin. Phenomenal skincare line with really great ingredients and effective formulations. They have some new serums and I'm going to start going through them. First up is the Triple Hyaluronic Antioxidant Hydration Serum. This is what it sounds like, a hydrating serum with antioxidants. Like all Allies of Skin it's not an ordinary formulation, it's well done. Details per Allies of Skin:
A hydration + repair serum (pH 4.3-5.1) supercharged with 3 forms of Hyaluronic Acid (Low Molecular Weight, High Molecular Weight and Botanical Polysaccharide), 5% Resveratrol Ferment, 2% Superoxide Dismutase and multiple antioxidants to intensely hydrate, brighten and strengthen dehydrated skin. The optimal concentration of powerful antioxidants, 5% Resveratrol Ferment and 2% Superoxide Dismutase, in this daily serum, speed up healing and offer dramatic reduction in inflammation, promote firming and rebuild damaged skin and ultimately, erasing signs of ageing. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 promotes collagen production, reduces wrinkles and improve skin elasticity, while Strawberry Fruit Extract prevents anti-hyaluronidase activity (a process where enzymes in the skin break down natural Hyaluronic Acid) thus helping to protect the moisturising capacity of the skin. Over time, skin’s delicate barrier is strengthened and trained to better retain moisture, for a hydrated glow all day long.
Key Ingredients
- Low Molecular Weight + High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid \ Two forms of Hyaluronic Acid provide concentrated moisture to the skin. It promotes the retention of essential moisture while plumping the skin and shielding it against free radicals and environmental stress.
- Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide \ Botanical form of Hyaluronic Acid intensely hydrates skin, improves moisture retention and forms a protective layer on the skin surface.
- 5% Resveratrol Ferment \ Reduces inflammation, promoting firming and rebuilding of skin. Strengthens the integrity of cells and ultimately improving the visible signs of ageing.
- 2% Superoxide Dismutase \ One of the most powerful antioxidants around, Superoxide Dismutase overpowers the damaging reactions of superoxide, and protect the cell from superoxide (the most common free radical in the body) toxicity. As such, it reduces inflammation quickly as well as helps to prevent wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, soften scar tissue and speed up cellular healing.
- Niacinamide \ Brightens skin, improves skin barrier function and its ability to retain moisture.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 \ Provides skin relief and smooths wrinkles from the inside by rebuilding the skin where it is needed, particularly effective on the forehead and crow's feet.
- Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract \ Prevents natural Hyaluronic Acid breakdown and infuses skin with moisture and trace nutrients. Promotes toning and brightening properties.
- Liquorice Root Extract \ Powerful antioxidant that protects, soothes and brightens worn-out skin.
- Vitamin E + Astaxanthin \ Potent antioxidants protect and brighten tired skin while strengthening the skin’s delicate barrier.
- Epigallocatechin Gallate \ Potent active component of green tea that soothes and provides skin with powerful antioxidant benefits.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Superoxide Dismutase, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate (L), Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Honey (Mel), Adenosine (D), Astaxanthin, Tocopheryl Acetate (D-alpha), Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate, Sclerotium Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Corn Starch (Modified), Polysorbate 20, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, O-cymen-5-OL, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Eugenol.
This serum comes packaged in an airless pump that has a cool twist top. The outside circle swivels down then you can pump the product. It's lightweight and easy to travel with. The serum has a gel serum texture with a peachy color. I find it very hydrating and while it does take a few minutes to sink in it's not really sticky or anything. It's just that nice hydrating gel serum texture. If you want to combine antioxidants after your vitamin C with hyaluronic acid then this is your serum. It's got power house niacinamide, superoxide dismutase, botanical and real hyaluronic acid (low & high molecular weight), resveratrol, strawberry extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG, catechin/polyphenol from green tea, it's that potent natural antioxidant part), honey, astaxanthin & peptide palmitoyl tripeptide-38 (boosts collagen production).
So you have all the forms of hyaluronic acid you want-botanical, low & high molecular weight, four powerful antioxidants-superoxide dismutase, resveratrol, astaxanthin & EGCG, plus multi-tasker niacinamide (B3, reduce pore size, helps even skin tone, decrease fine lines & wrinkles, improve barrier repair) and collagen boosting peptides. I never knew strawberry extract helped keep hyaluronic acid from breaking down. I think I need more strawberry in my life now. Overall it's a fantastic hydrating and antioxidant serum as I would expect from Allies of Skin. Their formulations are always fantastic. It's a great compliment to vitamin C or in lieu of if you don't like or can't tolerate vitamin C. I would easily repurchase again.
