alpha-h High Tide Water Cream

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.

1. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Squalane
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Betaine
6. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7. Panthenol
8. C13-15 Alkane
9. Xylitylglucoside
10. Anhydroxylitol
11. Mentha Australis Leaf Extract
12. Urea
13. Trehalose
14. Xylitol
15. Allantoin
16. Sorbitan Isostearate
17. Citric Acid
18. Malachite Extract
19. Glucose
20. Sodium Phytate
21. Pentylene Glycol
22. Serine
23. Biosaccharide Gum-1
24. Erythritol
25. Disodium Phosphate
26. Pullulan
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
30. Algin
31. Sodium Levulinate
32. Glyceryl Caprylate
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Potassium Sorbate
35. Potassium Phosphate
36. Sodium Anisate
37. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains parabens

Formulation view Water-in-oil cream with glycerin and squalane base, enriched with polyols for hydration. Contains panthenol, trehalose, and beta-glucan for barrier repair and soothing. Uses a preservative system of inorganic salts and organic acids without traditional preservatives. Light, non-tacky texture, ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 Alkane

Other ingredients

XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolMentha Australis Leaf ExtractUreaTrehaloseXylitolAllantoinSorbitan IsostearateCitric AcidMalachite ExtractGlucoseSodium PhytatePentylene GlycolSerineBiosaccharide Gum-1ErythritolDisodium PhosphatePullulanSodium HyaluronateCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl PolyacrylateAlginSodium LevulinateGlyceryl CaprylateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePotassium PhosphateSodium AnisateHibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Mentha Australis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Malachite Extract

Botanical antioxidant extract; specific activity varies by extraction process.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Sodium Anisate

Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract

Roselle fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polyphenols for skin conditioning; stability affected by pH.

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