Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 4 moreWorks
“Harnessing the powers of Vitamin E and Macadamia Seed Oil, the antioxidant-rich treatment absorbs quickly to replenish optimum moisture levels, whilst enhancing the skin's natural barrier function to defend against environmental aggressors.”
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, methyl gluceth-20.
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: oenothera biennis oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil.
Anti-blemishOenothera biennis oilNot delivered
“Helps to improve the appearance of blemishes and rough, dry and flaking skin with continued use.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Oenothera biennis oil + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMay help
This product contains disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolysorbate 80~3.3–5%
Methyl gluceth-20~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOenothera biennis oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Methyl gluceth-20, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Phenoxyethanol, Oenothera biennis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, T-butyl alcohol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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-HVitamin E SerumYOUR PRODUCT | By BEAUTY BAY5% Squalane + Grapeseed Oil Serum Hybrid | Institut EsthedermIntensive Vitamin E² Serum | Isana MEDUltra Sensitive Soothing serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | — | $6.55 | $105.67 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Carnosine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Epicuren Instantlift Tightening SerumVichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Product summary
"Alpha-H - Vitamin E Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alpha-H" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails at around 28.95£ in the United Kingdom and for 29.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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