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Alpha-H
Clear Skin Face and Body Wash
A face cleanser built around Niacinamide and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
AUD 44.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dryness & dehydration
- Large pores
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Dampen skin and massage cleanser over face and/or body, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off with warm water. May be used up to twice daily. Follow with serums and/or moisturiser, as well as SPF if using in the AM.
Caution
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 12 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate →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 →PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide is the inorganic base
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
Dupes
- Pilgrim Korean Aloe Anti-Acne Gel Facewash67% match
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser64% match
- Deconstruct Salicylic Acid Oil Control Face Wash64% match
- CeraVe Foam Cleanser for Combination Skin64% match
- No7 Future Renew™ Damage Reversal Peptide Cleanser62% match
- CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser62% match