4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Alpha-H
Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower
face neck exfoliator
Alpha-H
Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower
face neck exfoliator
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
62%
Combination (dry)
62%
Balanced
92%
Combination (oily)
78%
Oily
78%
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Ingredients
5
Benefits
0
Actives
Leave skin looking refreshed and more luminous with Alpha-H's Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower (50ml). Powered by a dual-action protease and lipase enzyme blend, this two-phase enzyme solution works to cleanse dead skin cells, excess oil, dirt and makeup residue. It's also infused with ultra-fine rice powder to help physically exfoliate the skin, while native rosella flower works to protect the moisture barrier. Plus, it's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and menopausal skin.
Key Insights
Benefits
5
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing
Full Ingredients
17 total
About Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower
Overview
Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower is a lightweight exfoliator from Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia. The ingredient list runs to 17 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one.
What the formula does
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Kaolin and Maltodextrin.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
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Oil Control 2 ingredients
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
-
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Hydration 1 ingredient
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Maltodextrin
Oil Control
Hydration
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances oatmeal obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae,
Soothing
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Proteinase
Anti-Aging
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
Low
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
Moderate
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Low
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Fragrance
Parfum
-
Added colour
CI 77491
-
Facial oils
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Evening
- Cleanse
- Exfoliate
- Treat
- Moisturise
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
- Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable.
- Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.
7
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Exfoliant
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
3
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
2
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
2
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
1
Preservative
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
1
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Cellulose
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material derived from the peeled seeds of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Exfoliant, Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Diatomaceous Earth is a mineral material consisting chiefly of the siliceous frustules and fragments of various species of diatoms
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Exfoliant, Texture agent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
5 scientific references
- Molecules, August 2016, pages 1–20
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, December 2013, pages 19–27
- Complementary Medicine Research, April 2012, pages 75–79
- International Geology Review, July 2010, pages 745–770
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 37–102
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant, Solvent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Disodium 4-dodecyl 2-sulphonatosuccinate
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Texture agent
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Maltodextrin
Oil Control
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Occlusive, Exfoliant, Texture agent
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances oatmeal obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae,
Soothing
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Preservative
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant, Texture agent
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is a fixed oil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera, Theaceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Red Sorrel, Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Malvaceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
15
Lipase
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lipase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides
16
Protease
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Proteinase
Anti-Aging
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower?
CELLULOSE, ORYZA SATIVA STARCH, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, KAOLIN, DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, MALTODEXTRIN, COLLOIDAL OATMEAL, PHENOXYETHANOL, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, PARFUM, LIPASE, PROTEASE, CI 77491.
How do I use Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower?
illuminating Enzyme Polish is a wash-off exfoliating powder that activates when mixed with water. Step 1: Dampen palms with water, either at your basin or in the shower. Step 2: Dispense half a teaspoon of powder (or more depending on your desired consistency) into the palm of your hand. Step 3: Rub palms together and watch as the powder gradually transforms into a liquid paste with a soft lather. Step 4: Massage into wet skin, using circular motions over the face, neck and décolletage. Step 5: Rinse off or remove using a damp towel. This product can be used AM or PM, however, it is not recommended to use more than once a day. Use daily or every other day if Illuminating Enzyme Polish is your primary form of exfoliation. If cycling in a routine with other exfoliants, use 1-3 times a week based on your skin's tolerance.
What skin types is Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower fragrance free?
No — it contains Parfum.
Does Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower?
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
How many ingredients does Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower have?
It lists 17 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Alpha - H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower?
Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia.
Brand
Alpha-H
Country
Australia