Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Alpha-H - Dawn to Dusk SPF50 Serum" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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 sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.80% - 2.70%, avobenzone 2.20% - 3.30%, butyloctyl salicylate 0.85% - 1.25%, octisalate 4.00% - 6.00%, uvinul t 1.40% - 2.10% and homosalate 5.40% - 8.10%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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 2.2% - 3.3%

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.8% - 2.7%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyloctyl salicylate 0.85% - 1.25%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Is lightweight, fast-absorbing serum sunscreen with a sheer, glowy finish Contains broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters to protect the skin from the sun’s damaging rays and environmentally induced, extrinsic ageing Leaves skin looking dewy and luminous under makeup Layers well with other products (i.e. no pilling!)

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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.

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: dimethicone, dibutyl adipate.

dimethicone 1.3% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 2.2% - 3.3%

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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

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

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).

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

dimethicone 1.3% - 2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.35%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

homosalate 5.4% - 8.1%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.4% - 8.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4% - 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Dibutyl adipate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl propanol, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: panthenol	Common: niacinamide glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +4 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: salicylic acid drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more Other: panthenol octocrylene +3 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid octocrylene +2 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: bisabolol cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +10 more	Common: niacinamide homosalate +3 more Other: panthenol galactoarabinan +1 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +14 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

Evens skin tone

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