Skintific vs Allies of Skin
Skintific and Allies of Skin are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens or targeted eye products. Skintific suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with comforting preparations like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. In contrast, the second brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best through nourishing and clarifying formulations featuring powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide, such as the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist for acne-prone skin, the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment for dark spots, and the Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream for mature skin. Ultimately, both offer reliable daily care, while the latter also works to improve skin aging signs and decrease hyperpigmentation.
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
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
£11.49
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Moisturizer
Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£47.50
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SPF
Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Morning
£22.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Evening · Once a week
£65.00
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
£11.49
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£15.90
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SPF
Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Morning
£22.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
Buy Allies of Skin routine · £137.36 · 98% fit
Buy Skintific routine · £148.00 · 97% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Skintific vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
£13.98
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£15.90
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
£11.29
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
£13.98
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Moisturizer
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£51.16
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
£11.29
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Evening · Once a week
£65.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
Buy Skintific routine · £236.19 · 94% fit
Buy Allies of Skin routine · £276.71 · 93% 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
£14.99
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
£30.37
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Moisturizer
Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£51.16
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Evening · Once a week
£65.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.99
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
£30.37
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£15.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
Buy Allies of Skin routine · £254.43 · 94% fit
Buy Skintific routine · £213.91 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which is better?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit across all skin types on this page. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides hydrating, plumping, and brightening serums, while Skintific offers lightweight, non-greasy textures and better oil control.
What is the difference between Skintific and Allies of Skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. However, Skintific does better for lightweight textures, calming redness, and oil control, while Allies of Skin stands out for hydration, smoothing texture, and brightening.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for dry skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit for dry skin on this page. Allies of Skin offers hydrating and plumping formulas like Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream, while Skintific provides lightweight moisture like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel.
Skintific or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer solid moisturizer options on this page, with Skintific featuring formulas like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and Allies of Skin featuring options like Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist. Reviewers note that Skintific provides lightweight and non-greasy textures while Allies of Skin is praised for hydrating and plumping formulas.
Which is more affordable, Skintific or Allies of Skin?
Both brands have considerations regarding price, but reviewers note a high price point as a negative for Allies of Skin.
Which brand is better for calming redness and inflammation, Skintific or Allies of Skin?
Skintific is better for calming redness and inflammation because reviewers note that it does better with calming redness and inflammation. Every product on this page for Skintific lists no fragrance in its ingredients, which helps keep sensitive skin calm.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for brightening and radiance?
For brightening and radiance, Allies of Skin does better among the products on this page. Allies of Skin features key ingredients like Niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for oily skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Skintific features products on this page like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and All Day Light Sunscreen Mist that offer high fit levels for oily skin.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin offers calming serums, while Skintific excels at calming redness and inflammation.
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. Allies of Skin offers products like Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum that provide a High fit for this skin type.
Skintific or Allies of Skin for mature skin?
Both Skintific and Allies of Skin achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for mature skin. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides effective anti-aging and brightening serums.
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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