Allies of Skin and Theramid are distinguished skincare lines known for their thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums , and advanced treatments. The former features key ingredients like niacinamide to address aging signs and hyperpigmentation, suiting dry and oily acne-prone skin best through standout solutions such as the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. Conversely, the Spanish brand founded in 2022 relies on meticulously engineered formulas to suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin with precise care, offering standout options like the Ceramide Treatment, Copper Peptide , and DERMA-PEPTIDES. While both deliver specialized care, they differ in their founding origins, broader target skin types, and specific peptide-driven formulations.
Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
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Popular Allies of Skin vs Theramid products
People Say
Allies of Skin Theramid
+ Hydration and Plumping
Mostly Mentioned Often Mentioned
“nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream” “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist” “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum” “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
+ Calming and Soothing
Often Mentioned Often Mentioned
“Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum” “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum” “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist” “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
+ Lightweight Texture
Sometimes Noted Mostly Mentioned
“the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide” “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES” “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
+ Gentle Formula
Sometimes Noted Often Mentioned
“Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES” “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide” “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
+ Radiance and Brightening
Often Mentioned Sometimes Noted
“gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum” “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum” “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment” “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
+ Firming
Often Mentioned Often Mentioned
“fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream” “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment” “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
– High Price
Mostly Mentioned Not noted
“Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
– Packaging Issues
Sometimes Noted Often Mentioned
“pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream” “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist” “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment” “Prefer glass bottles — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Questions and answers
Allies of Skin or Theramid: which is better?
Allies of Skin is better for hydration, calming, and brightening, while Theramid is noted for being lightweight and gentle. Reviewers frequently praise Allies of Skin for effective anti-aging and moisturizing products, though it comes at a high price point.
What is the difference between Allies of Skin and Theramid?
Allies of Skin is better for hydration, calming, and brightening, while Theramid offers more lightweight and gentle formulas, with the products on this page containing no fragrance in either brand. Allies of Skin is also noted for higher prices, whereas Theramid reviewers mention more formulation and compatibility issues.
Allies of Skin or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
Which is more affordable, Allies of Skin or Theramid?
Theramid is more affordable than Allies of Skin, as the products on this page list a high price point for Allies of Skin while a high price is noted as a negative for Theramid.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Allies of Skin or Theramid?
Neither brand has products on this page with direct studies or specific review mentions comparing their breakout rates, but both offer gentle formulas with no fragrance listed in their ingredients.
Which brand has more products containing copper peptides?
Allies of Skin has two products containing copper peptides on this page, while Theramid has one. Copper peptides help support skin firmness and repair.
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Allies of Skin and Theramid?
Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 with its country of origin not available, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain.
Which brand performs better in terms of hydration and plumping according to reviews?
Allies of Skin performs better in terms of hydration and plumping according to reviews.
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Research behind their key ingredients
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Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome
Probiotics · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938-A comparative study on the effect of probiotics and lysates on human skin
Probiotics · Experimental Dermatology, 2019 The Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum Extracellular Vesicles from Korean Women in Their 20s on Skin Aging
Probiotics · Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022 Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract
Madecassic acid · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016 Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin
Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022 Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration
Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014 The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin, Madecassic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Madecassic acid · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020 A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021 Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Gluconolactone · The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992 Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy
Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023 The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro
Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015 Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009 A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies
Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023 A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial
Bakuchiol · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015 Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017 Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Epidermal Growth Factor, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C, Arbutin, Niacinamide and Other Ingredients as Hydroquinone 4% Alternatives to Improve Hyperpigmentation: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Split Face Study
Alpha arbutin · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020 Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020 Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function
Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024 Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects
Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010 Positive and ecobiological contribution in skin photoprotection of ectoine and mannitol combined in vivo with UV filters
Ectoin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 Assessment of Combined Ascorbyl Palmitate (AP) and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) on Facial Skin Sebum Control in Female Healthy Volunteers
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Drug Research, 2017 A clinical evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of a novel topical antioxidant formulation featuring vitamin C, astaxanthin, and fermented turmeric
Astaxanthin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025 Comparative physicochemical stability and clinical anti-wrinkle efficacy of transdermal emulgel preparations of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and or ascorbic acid on human volunteers
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 Preparation and characterization of astaxanthin-loaded biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) microbeads for personal care and cosmetic applications
Astaxanthin · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Yogurt · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011 Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023 A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Genistein Plus Bakuchiol and Vitamins (GEN+) Product for Male Facial Skin: Effects on Skin Appearance and Properties
Bakuchiol · Skin Research and Technology, 2026 Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu
Copper tripeptide-1 · Skin Research and Technology, 2026 Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Argania spinosa kernel oil · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population
Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025 Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) cake fermentation: A new, sustainable technology for advanced skin and scalp care ingredients
Lactobacillus ferment · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 Split-face evaluation: Gluconolactone plus oxybrasion versus gluconolactone plus microneedling. The effects on skin parameters
Gluconolactone · Skin Research and Technology, 2023 Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Yogurt · In Vivo, 2026
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Nadia Kapleva, MS
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist