Alpha-H
Clear Skin TonicThe Derma Co
2% Salicylic BHA Hydrating TonerA toner built around Astringent and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A toner built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 44.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free and Alcohol-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Niacinamide
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema6
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea6
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
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
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 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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