Alpha-H
Balancing CleanserThe Inkey List
Milk CleanserA face cleanser built around Vitamin E and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
AUD 56.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 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.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

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 Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ethylhexyl Palmitate (in both products)
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
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (in both products)
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →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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