Alpha-H
Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ SerumA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for sun protection and hydration.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
AUD 64.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Chemical sunscreen6
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Homosalate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Homosalate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Xylitol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →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 →Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic 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 →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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