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Alpha-H
Vitamin A Serum with 0.3% Retinol and 1% Bio-Retinoid
A serum built around Retinoid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 84.95 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply 2-3 drops on alternate evenings to a cleansed face, neck and décolletage, avoiding the eye area. Introduce Vitamin A (Retinol) slowly, and after skin has adapted to using the serum, application frequency can be increased to every second night.
Caution
Not suitable for pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. Note: This product may make skin more sensitive to the sun. Always use an SPF of at least 30+ when using a Retinol product, and for one week after discontinued use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 14 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- 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
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Retinol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80 →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 →Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil →Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis Oil →Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →
Dupes
- Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex71% match
- Alpha-H Vitamin B Serum with 5% Niacinamide61% match
- Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum with 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid60% match