2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Alpha-H
High Tide Water Cream
face neck cream
Alpha-H
face neck cream
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Take the skin testReporting for dew -ty, the High Tide Water Cream is quite literally overflowing with hydrating agents that work together to plump, rejuvenate and nourish your skin before it hits the brink of you-know-what. Supercharged with Australian native river mint, vegan squalane, panthenol (or pro-vitamin B5) and a unique Hydration Complex, this featherlight formula bathes skin in collagen-boosting botanicals and natural amino acids that fortify your moisture barrier. Delivering up to 72 hours of dew-it-all comfort and a soothing sensation as it glides over your face and neck, this softening remedy for fine lines, dryness and redness is sure to amp up your radiance.
High Tide Water Cream is a lightweight cream from Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 37 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol and Urea.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane and Panthenol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate and Xylitylglucoside.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Xylitylglucoside
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Xylitol
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Malachite Extract is an extract of Malachite obtained by grinding the stone, subsequent solubilization by hydrochloric acid and neutralization by sodium bicarbonate
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 37 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
C13-15 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Xylitylglucoside
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mentha Australis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Mentha australis, Lamiaceae.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Xylitol
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Malachite Extract is an extract of Malachite obtained by grinding the stone, subsequent solubilization by hydrochloric acid and neutralization by sodium bicarbonate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glucose
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium hydrogenorthophosphate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
28th 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
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, esters with 1,2,3-propanetriol
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alginic acid, sodium salt
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 4-oxovalerate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium anisate
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Hibiscus sabdariffa.
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AQUA, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETAINE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, C13-15 ALKANE, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, ANHYDROXYLITOL, MENTHA AUSTRALIS LEAF EXTRACT, UREA, TREHALOSE, XYLITOL, ALLANTOIN, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID, MALACHITE EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, SODIUM PHYTATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SERINE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, ERYTHRITOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PULLULAN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, ALGIN, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ANISATE, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FRUIT EXTRACT.
PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Gently apply to clean skin, smoothing over face, neck and decolletage. Can be used morning and/or evening.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) 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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 37 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia.
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