alpha-h Instant Facial
alpha-h Alpha-H Instant Facial lists 26 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Glycerin
- Glycolic Acid
- Plankton Extract
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Polysorbate 20
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cucumis Sativus Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Propylene Glycol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract
- Sorbic Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Plankton Extract
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Other ingredients
Ammonium GlycyrrhizatePhenoxyethanolCucumis Sativus ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePropylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolArnica Montana Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCupressus Sempervirens Seed ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractHordeum Vulgare Root ExtractSorbic AcidBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Glycyrrhizate | FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cucumis Sativus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/123 | 0 · – | Green |
| Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
- Soothing anti-inflammatory and emulsifier; derived from licorice, minor allergen risk
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cucumis Sativus Extract
- Cucumber extract, soothing and moisturizing; suitable for sensitive skin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Thymus vulgaris extract; thymol for antimicrobial/fragrance; high conc. irritating, avoid eye area for sensitive skin.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
- Plant extract with astringent and conditioning components, used in skincare at low concentration, check restriction labeling.
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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