Alpha-H Essential Hydration Cream with Vitamin E Versus Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Alpha-H Essential Hydration Cream with Vitamin E 40 ingredients
Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Alpha-H Essential Hydration Cream with Vitamin E 40 ingredients
Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract
EmollientCupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
Perfuming
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Triolein, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitic Acid, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Polyisobutene
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyisobutene, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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