alpha-h Vitamin E Serum With Macadamia
alpha-h Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum With Macadamia lists 14 ingredients on its label, 13 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.
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains parabensContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Formulation view Aqueous-based serum with glycerin for hydration, enriched with sweet almond, cocoa butter, and grape seed oils for repair. Stabilized with polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 and preserved with phenoxyethanol. Factory observation: High oil content necessitates robust antioxidant systems and light protection; precise pH neutralization is critical for maintaining the clarity and stability of the polymeric gel base.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- GlycerinPolysorbate 80
- ANTISTATIC
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Oenothera Biennis OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Other ingredients
Methyl Gluceth-20Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EdtaCitric AcidT-Butyl Alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Oenothera Biennis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| T-Butyl Alcohol | DENATURANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
- Gentle two-phase/ionic cleanser & conditioner, vitamin E phosphate; mild but needs compatibility testing
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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