Alpha-H
Balancing CleanserThe Derma Co
2% Niacinamide Oily Skin Cleanser for SensitiveA face cleanser built around Vitamin E and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cleanser built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 56.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 799.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emulsifying
0 / 1
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
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