Skintific vs Allies of Skin
Skintific and Allies of Skin are two distinct skincare lines offering specialized moisturizers, serums, and targeted treatments designed for varying complexions. Skintific features soothing and hydrating formulas with carefully selected ingredients that suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, supported by items like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, and the MUGWORT. In contrast, Allies of Skin relies on powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide in luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and targeted eye products that suit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best, featuring essentials such as the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and the Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. While both brands work harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience, they differ as the former focuses on barrier-restoring hydration and the latter delivers advanced anti-aging care through congestion-respecting actives.
This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and Allies of Skin products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Skintific vs Allies of Skin products
People Say
Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
Calming Redness and Inflammation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
Hydrating and Plumping Formula Not notedMostly 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”
Smoother Skin Texture and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
- “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
- “imparts a luminous glow — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
- “brightens the undereye — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
- “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Oil Control and Shine Reduction Often MentionedNot noted
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Dislike Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Distinct rancid smell — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
- “gives a weird fermented stench — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Dryness and Lack of Hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Don't feel hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
Skintific vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 297.00
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 103.95
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 75.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 297.00
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Moisturizer
Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 417.78
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 75.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 448.77
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,200.73 · 94% fit
Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,741.33 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Skintific vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 36.33
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 103.95
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 36.33
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 285.48
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 448.77
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,381.02 · 94% fit
Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,789.32 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Skintific vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 191.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 103.95
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 191.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 285.48
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 448.77
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,367.83 · 94% fit
Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,776.13 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which is better?
Both brands are great choices since Lovi rates their routines as equal across all skin types. Skintific stands out for lightweight textures and oil control, while Allies of Skin is known for its hydrating formulas and anti-aging serums.
What is the difference between Skintific and Allies of Skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin offer fragrance-free products on this page, but they focus on different benefits and price points. Skintific is noted for lightweight textures, oil control, and calming redness, whereas Allies of Skin excels in hydrating, plumping, brightening, and smoothing skin texture.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for dry skin?
Both brands offer an equal fit level for dry skin, with routines rated as Superior. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides a hydrating and plumping formula, while Skintific is noted for its lightweight texture.
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer solid moisturizer choices, with Skintific featuring items like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and Allies of Skin offering formulas such as the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist. Reviewers mention that Allies of Skin provides gentle and effective moisturizers, while Skintific products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which is more affordable, Skintific or Allies of Skin?
Allies of Skin has a high price point, whereas Skintific is noted for having a high price point as well, but Skintific is generally considered the more budget-friendly option between the two brands.
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which brand is better for texture and exfoliation?
Allies of Skin does better for smoother skin texture and exfoliation compared to Skintific based on the page review themes.
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which offers better oil control and shine reduction?
Skintific is better for oil control and shine reduction, as reviewers highlight its lightweight and non-greasy texture.
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which brand has an issue with a high price point?
Reviewers note a high price point as an issue for Allies of Skin.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for oily skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin provide products on this page that achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Skintific tends to be better for lightweight texture and oil control, while Allies of Skin delivers effective hydrating and plumping formulas.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Skintific stands out for calming redness and inflammation, while Allies of Skin offers gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Reviewers note that Skintific excels in oil control and shine reduction, while Allies of Skin features calming serums that help address redness.
Research behind their key ingredients
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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