We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.85% - 1.30%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 20.00$ up to 70.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Designed to calm, nourish and relieve dry, dehydrated skin by locking in moisture and minimising trans-epidermal water loss.Helps with Dryness and dehydration, dullness, skin stress and irritation.Made for All skin types.Texture and scent Lightweight oil, naturally scented from woody and floral oils.

Source: Alpha-H

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid

rosa canina fruit oil 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

squalane 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Vitamin F and Jojoba Oil lock in hydration and help to strengthen the skin's natural barrier function, while antioxidant-rich Camellia Seed Oil assists in combatting the visible signs of ageing.

Source: Alpha H US

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

tocopherol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

linolenic acid 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil 1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

cananga odorata flower oil 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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camellia oleifera seed oil 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

citrullus lanatus seed oil 4% - 6.1%

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simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Camellia oleifera seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Fusanus spicatus kernel oil, Linoleic acid, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum absolute, Jasminum sambac flower, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Linolenic acid, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene

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Key ingredients	linoleic acid camellia oleifera seed oil +6 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +1 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: linoleic acid rosa canina fruit oil +3 more Other: cholesterol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +2 more Other: phytosterols phytosteryl macadamiate +2 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide petrolatum +9 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +2 more Other: bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +12 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +2 more Other: salicylic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +2 more Other: ceramide np ethyl linoleate +5 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	linolenic acid Has skin benefit? oleic acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +22 more	linolenic acid Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +1 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +14 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? plankton extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	camellia oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? citrullus lanatus seed oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	squalane Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +30 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more	coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +32 more

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