Alpha-H Generation Glow Daily Resurfacing Essence
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MoisturizingSaccharum officinarum extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 6 moreNot delivered
“But what makes this formulation so unique is the combination of AHAs with fermented postbiotic-rich Australian botanicals, including Native Snowflower, Tasmanian Blue Gum, Chamomile, which work in tandem to support the skin’s barrier function, maintain hydration, and protect against free radical damage.”
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (coco-caprylate/caprate, caprylyl glycol) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.1–0.35%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“A gentle, yet powerful postbiotic-rich AHA exfoliating essence that is suitable for daily use and sensitive skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDodecane~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerSaccharum officinarum extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 80~1.2–1.7%
Isohexadecane~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCarbomer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateLactic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAcer saccharum extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSorbitan oleate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDecyl glucoside~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~0.1–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.25%
Mentha viridis extract~0.05–0.25%
Pogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose extract~0.01–0.1%
Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateSaccharomyces lysate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dodecane, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Saccharum officinarum extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Lactic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Acer saccharum extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sorbitan oleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Mentha viridis extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Rose extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Saccharomyces lysate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Alpha-HGeneration Glow Daily Resurfacing EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | BalmLabsClearBalm Power Elixir | bareMineralsPoreless Exfoliating Essence | RaelMiracle Clear Brightening Triple Acid Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $27.77 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Cbd | Glycerin | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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