The ingredient list suggests that "Alpha-H - Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, octisalate 2.20% - 2.60%, uvinul t 1.70% - 2.10%, homosalate 6.30% - 7.70% and octocrylene 4.40% - 5.40%.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alpha-H" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 29.00$ up to 60.00$ in the United States, from 37.56A$ up to 69.95A$ in Australia and from 34.50£ up to 37.54£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl triazone 1.7% - 2.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Combining 5 high protection sun filters with a p H of 6.8-7 and antioxidants to nourish and protect the skin against the signs of ageing.Helps with Sun protection, dryness and dehydration, uneven skin tone, fine lines and winkles.Made for All skin types.Texture and scent Creamy, fragrance free.

Source: Alpha-H

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Combining 5 high protection sun filters with a p H of 6.8-7 and antioxidants to nourish and protect the skin against the signs of ageing.Helps with Sun protection, dryness and dehydration, uneven skin tone, fine lines and winkles.Made for All skin types.Texture and scent Creamy, fragrance free.

Source: Alpha-H

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cetyl dimethicone, cyclomethicone.

glycerin 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetyl dimethicone 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

cyclomethicone 3.1% - 3.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.1% - 0.2%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

homosalate 6.3% - 7.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Potential irritants

homosalate 6.3% - 7.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl neopentanoate 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic

ceteareth-20 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 6.3% - 7.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Peg-40 stearate, Silica, Triethanolamine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Cetyl dimethicone, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Tocopherol

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol cetyl dimethicone +6 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: inulin bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +4 more	Common: panthenol octocrylene +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycoproteins +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnosine +7 more
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Potential Irritants	disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50

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