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Review: Alpha H Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser with SPF 15+ ๐๐งด๐ซ
I love a good moisturiser ๐ย They really are essential in any routine โ whether you follow a two, three or ten step skincare routine. Their job sounds simple, but can have a massive effect on the health of your skin if they donโt do a good job. So what are the most important functions of a moisturiser? I narrowed it down to these four simple points;
Provide barrier protection (to stop moisture evaporation and so the skin can function to its best capacity, keeping nasties out!).
Add moisture by using humectants (ingredients that pull moisture/hydration into the deeper layers of the dermis) and emollients (softens skin and provides cells with โcushioningโ to also work correctly). Skin should feel comfortable throughout the day and soothed after cleansing.
Not cause breakouts (for obvious reasons) and not leave skin looking and feeling like a greasy mess as you want makeup to sit nicely on top of it (if you decide to wear makeup). Thereโs a difference between hydration and grease after all ๐๐
Antioxidants would be nice for protection against free radicals (UV rays, pollution etc. cause damage and inflammation, if not kept in check). I think in modern formulas, antioxidants should be standard.
UV protection. A broad spectrum sunscreen that is 30+ or more would be perfect! Oh and it canโt leave aย white cast.
So when you call a daily moisturiser โSkin Perfecting Moisturiserโ it sounds really good doesnโt it?! I expect it to do all the above brilliantly ๐๐ย So does it? Letโs find out!

A new generation moisturiser for a new generation of skin concerns The perfect base is the backbone of any morning routine and arguably the hardest step to get right. What if we told you that you could protect, plump and perfect your skinโs future in just a few seconds?Where many traditional moisturisers provide just one step in a multi-product routine, Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser is your 5-in-1 defence against everyday contemporary living. Time-saving, evidence based and multi-functional, this is a must-have addition to simplify and amplify your skincare routine.This new generation staple doesnโt just (1) moisturise; it also (2) primes the skin and effectively shields against a variety of invisible modern-day skin ageing aggressors including (3) blue light from smartphones and computers, (4) airborne pollution and (5) UV rays.*Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser is packed full of scientifically validated antioxidants, revolutionary anti-ageing peptides and environmental defenders and sun filters to protect and fortify the skin.As its name suggests, polymer Pollushield acts like a microscopic barrier over the skin to help prevent the absorption of micro particles, urban grime and toxic metals into the skin.Cureberry, a Billberry leaf extract, provides protection against the blue light many of us are almost constantly exposed to courtesy of our smart phones and computer screens. It does this by fighting back against the collagen-degrading enzymes and free radicals blue light generates in our skin.Boasting greater antioxidative benefits than Vitamin C, New Zealand Pine Bark Extract Enzogenol protects cells from UV damage and stimulates new cell growth. It also provides a subtle blur and minimises the appearance of pigmentation and blemishes, making it perfect for makeup-free days or as a primer.Dual peptide technology in the form of Uplevityโข and Serilesineโข work synergistically to stimulate collagen production, increase skin firmness and diminish wrinkle depth.Your skin will also benefit from the powerful antioxidant properties of Caffeine Extract. Locally sourced from Queensland farmers in Australia, this ingredient acts to improve skin firmness, and effectively moisturises and hydrates the skin to improve suppleness.Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser also features five UVA and UVB filters which provide broad spectrum SPF 15 protection against UV rays.Combine all these factors and Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser is your ultimate layer-player, carefully formulated to plump, perfect and protect your skin in one quick and simple touch-up.Conventional skincare never slowed the ageing process, and as our modern world brings new threats to our skin health, itโs going to do even less. Future-proof your skin against contemporary living with forward-thinking skincare created specifically for forward-thinking individuals.
Alpha H says that the Perfecting Moisturiser is a 5 in 1 defence โ but they donโt tell you specifically what the 5 functions are. I have assumed that it is the 5 functions are outlined in sentence 3 in the above product description (I added in the numbers hence there is an asterix at the end of the sentence!). Iโm pretty sure Iโm right but I canโt be certainโฆย

Itโs a pretty hefty product description isnโt it?!?ย The product description is extensive and Alpha H give you a good idea about what ingredients are used and what function they serve. I like this. The only ingredients they donโt โunpackโ or maybe highlight is the hydrating ingredients. Water is ingredient number one, which is awesome, because dry or dehydrated skin is low in water and not oil. So you want water to be ingredient number one (or an ingredient which is mostly water ๐ง ) ๐ย Check!ย Iโm surprised however, that the next heavy hitting hydrators are lower down the list of the ingredients โ shea butter (ingredient 10) and glycerin (ingredient 13). Shea Butter provides barrier protection, antioxidant power and boosts collagen production (hooray! ๐), while glycerin is a humectant and antioxidant. Iโm just surprised that these two crucial ingredients are further down the ingredient list. And this point explains something. Pretty much the only โnegativeโ point I have when it comes to this moisturiser. The Perfecting Moisturising is very light in texture and sinks into skin wonderfully. It leaves just the slightest satin sheen. However, throughout the day on some days, my skin feels like it needs more moisture and starts to feel โtightโ. I am 30 years old at the moment and while I have acne prone/combination skin, I think it is a bit dehydrated at the moment. Itโs also Winter and all the indoors heating makes air very dry (moisture zapping โก๏ธ).ย ย For most Beauties, this moisturiser will provide all the moisture that you need (especially if you are younger). If you have dry skin or mature skin, you may need to pair it with some other hydrators. Itโs still a good moisturiser though and you shouldnโt dismiss the moisturiser based on this fact alone. Read on!
As I mentioned above, the moisturiser sinks in beautifully into the skin. It has the slightest pink tint to it, but this colour dissipates once you work it into the skin. Itโs much easier to work with than the Alpha H Protection Plus Daily SPF 50+ moisturiser, which also has a tint that โdisappearsโ unless itโs not rubbed into the outer areas of your face properly (so you could end up with some โcolour smudgesโ around your hair line etc.). Itโs much lighter in colour than Protection Plus Daily. The Skin Perfecting Moisturiser also contains some beads that โburstโ and disappear into the skin upon application. Iโm not sure what these beads are and the product description doesnโt say ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ๐คจย but what I do know, is that the moisturiser really does diffuse light on your skin making blemishes appear less severe and just makes your skin look better ๐ย Who wouldnโt want that, especially on makeup free days?! Itโs hard to explain and itโs a claim I wouldnโt have given much thought, as Iโd assume it was gibberish. But itโs true! Skin looks healthier and softer somehow. Makeup sits wonderfully on top of this moisturiser but yet it doesnโt feel like a traditional primer. The Skin Perfecting Moisturiser contains dimethicone, a very popular silicone. I donโt think the moisturiser has is a โsilicone feelingโ though. And I like dimethicone โ it allows other ingredients to still sink into the skin and โbreatheโ if you will. It of course doesnโt break me out and doesnโt make me look like a mirror ball a few hours after wear โ๏ธย It has a slight rose scent, but itโs subtle, so if you arenโt a fan of rose it shouldnโt bother you too much. Itโs very elegant and fresh smelling (like roses! ๐๐น๐น๐นย Not like Grandmothers old potpourriโฆ).


Theย Alpha H Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser just leaves radiant and a โblurredโ effect on the skin, which I just love because it feels invisible and leaves skin feeling satin-y and silky โค๏ธ
The formula is very modern โ it contains antioxidants and a polymer, โPollushieldโ. Polymers are great because they create a flexible barrier on your skin, keeping most things out โ or on top of, so nasties can be washed off easily and not absorbed deeper into the dermis. I also like the the broad spectrum works against blue light (emitted from electronic screens โ its part of the spectrum of visible light and high-energy, short wavelength light). Blue light is a problem because a lot of exposure means it can weaken the skins structure and cause inflammation. Considering that I work in front of the computer and that we all use our phones waaaaay too much (Iโm trying to tackle this myself ๐ญ) this will cause problems long term. We already know that blue light is interpreted as sunlight by our bodies and keeps them โawakeโ even at night โ hence phone and computer use isnโt recommended a few hours before sleeping.ย This will be the next focus of sun protection I predict ๐ย Sure, the broad spectrum UV protection is only 15+, but this is better than nothing. I still apply an SPF of 50+ on top of this moisturiser if I am going out, but if I plan to stay at home and only get โincidentalโ UV exposure, it will do.
The added peptides (I canโt tell exactly which ones are used, because itโs a mix they have trademarked) and antioxidants (Cureberry, caffeine, pine bark extract) are a welcomed addition on top of my daily and more potent vitamin C and E serum.ย Out of the 5 things I mentioned at the beginning of the post (what functions I expect from a daily moisturiser) the Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser does tick them all off! Ok, maybe you could deduct half a point because it only contains an SPF of 15+ the (30+ would have been brilliant) and half a point because itโs not quite as moisturising as I had hoped it would be, so mature and very dry skin may struggle if only depending on this moisturiser for hydration. Thatโs 4/5 stars! โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

I really, really enjoy using this moisturiser. Sure, some days it doesnโt provide me with maybe all hydration I need, but I still enjoy using it because it makes me skin look better, function as it should, protect it from various external aggressors and yet still feels nice to apply! I think it will be perfect for my skin in Summer when it is more hydrated and generally oily. I wouldnโt hesitate to recommend this moisturiser (no this isnโt a sponsored post either!). Thank you Alpha H ๐๐๐งกโค๏ธ
You can pick up the Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser with SPF 15+ for $59.96. You get your standard 50ml of product. My place for purchasing Alpha H online is Adore Beauty as they give you free shipping with every orderย ย but you can also purchase it via the Alpha H website and find the brand at most Myer department stores.
Are you a fan of Alpha H products Beauties? Does this sound like a โbasicโ moisturiser you would reach for? Let me know and also let me know what moisturiser is your go-to at the moment ๐ธ๐ผ๐ธ๐
Catch ya next time!
Beauty Bee~
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