1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Alpha-H
Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum
face serum
Alpha-H
face serum
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Take the skin testA breakthrough formula that marries the regenerative properties of AHAs with retinol, Alpha-H’s Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum wages an overnight war on the signs of the passage of time (take that , wrinkles!). Delivering unrivalled resurfacing and cell-renewing properties, this potent elixir is powered by 14% glycolic acid in tandem with 1% granactive retinoid to target pigmentation, dullness, uneven texture, congestion, diminished elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – all in one simple, effective, non-irritating step. Skin-compatible and supercharged, this is further enriched with Coenzyme Q10 to help fade away dark spots and post-blemish scarring, while anti-inflammatory Australian Tazman pepper works alongside antioxidant ferulic acid and collagen-stimulating tripeptide-5, to accelerate turnover, ward against harmful aggressors and help to restore your skin’s strength and resilience. In clinical trials, 83% of users noticed an improvement in their skin’s tone and luminosity, while 63% reported that their skin felt firmer and more ‘elastic’.
Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum is a lightweight serum from Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 29 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. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Propanediol, 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, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Glycolic Acid and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate.
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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control 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, microplastic-free and sulfate-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 toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
3rd 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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecan-1-ol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
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.
Dimethicone
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" 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 29 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
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.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
3rd 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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium hydroxide
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecan-1-ol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium glycyrrhizate
21st 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
22nd 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
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
24th 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
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Tasmannia lanceolata, Winteraceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5
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BE THE SKIN
Shares 6 key ingredients with Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum: Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone
WATER, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, DIMETHICONE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS, METHYL GLUCETH-20, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, FERULIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, UBIQUINONE, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT, TASMANNIA LANCEOLATA LEAF EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5.
GLYCOLIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply in the evening to wake to a glowing reflection.
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.
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.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone.
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 Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides, Signal peptides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 29 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia.
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