Alpha-H Essential Hydration Cream vs SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6

Alpha-H

Essential Hydration Cream

SkinCeuticals

Advanced RGN-6

A face cream built around Vitamin E and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face cream

41 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 67.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 195.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Australia

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Palmitate

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

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
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
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

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycerin, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Eperua Falcata Bark Extract, Ethyl Oleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Adenosine

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 Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethyl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Oenothera Biennis Oil
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
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
C12-16 Alcohols
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Maltodextrin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising

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
Water
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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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.
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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 →
Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →
Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →