Alpha-H
Essential Hydration CreamMedik8
Advanced Night Restore™A face cream built around Vitamin E and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
AUD 67.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 62.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triolein, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 2
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →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 →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →
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