Alpha-H
Clear Skin TonicTULA
Clarifying TonicA toner built around Astringent and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A toner built around Astringent and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 44.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 28.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
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 Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Hamamelis Virginiana Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
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
Hamamelis Virginiana Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Perfuming
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 →Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an astringent.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana Water →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →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 →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl 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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