alpha-h Daily Essential Moisturiser Spf 50
alpha-h Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser Spf 50 lists 21 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Cera Alba
- Benzophenone-3
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Silica
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Octocrylene
- Peg-15 Cocamine
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Carbomer
- Triethanolamine
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Tocopherol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Homosalate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl SalicylateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cera Alba
- ANTISTATIC
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Myristate
Other ingredients
Benzophenone-3OctocrylenePeg-15 CocaminePhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholPeg-40 StearateHydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomerTriethanolamineMethylparabenPropylparabenTocopherolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Benzophenone-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Peg-15 Cocamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Peg-40 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
- Benzophenone-3
- Not decoded yet
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Peg-15 Cocamine
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
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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