Alpha-H
Protection Plus Daily SPF50+
face neck sunscreen
Alpha-H
face neck sunscreen
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Take the skin testAn ultra-lightweight, non-chalky broad spectrum daily sunscreen, Alpha-H’s Protection Plus Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+ with Pomegranate Seed Oil not only defends you face from the ravages wrought by UVA and UVB rays, but also creates an environmental shield that prevents attack from free radicals and other environmental aggressors. Readily absorbed and non-greasy (this won’t leave a ‘film’ like so many high factor sun filters), and is also intensively nourishing, so skin feels soothed, hydrated and conditioned, with a semi-matte finish that makes a perfect base for make up. With pomegranate extracts, enzogenol (to ward against photo-ageing) and mango seed butter (to strengthen and optimise skin elasticity), this is the ultimate one-size-fits-all moisturiser for even super sun-sensitive skin types. The formula is available in a full (50ml) and travel size (30ml), so you need never be without!
Protection Plus Daily SPF50+ is a cushioning sunscreen from Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia. It is rated SPF 50+. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 21 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone and Ensulizole. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. The formula contains a photounstable filter alongside a stabiliser, which is the standard and effective way to keep it from degrading in sunlight.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Glyceryl Stearate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil and Tocopheryl Acetate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
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.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive 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.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
Mostly present to stabilise avobenzone rather than for its own modest UVB coverage. Degrades slowly into benzophenone over a product's shelf life.
The most common contact allergen among UV filters, and the one reef-safety legislation targets first. Largely replaced in modern formulas.
The workhorse UVA filter, and the fragile one: it loses a large share of its protection within an hour of sun unless the formula pairs it with a stabiliser such as octocrylene or Tinosorb S.
Water-soluble, which makes it the filter of choice for gel and lotion textures that have to feel weightless.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list. Regulation caps it at 10%, so it is present at roughly 5–10%.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
4th on the list. Regulation caps it at 6%, so it is present at roughly 2–6%.
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
6th on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2–5%.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Punica Granatum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
19th 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)
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
A photounstable filter is present, paired with a stabiliser
"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.
Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
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 "Protect" 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 21 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
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. Regulation caps it at 10%, so it is present at roughly 5–10%.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
4th on the list. Regulation caps it at 6%, so it is present at roughly 2–6%.
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
6th on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2–5%.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Punica Granatum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the fruit of the Mango, Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan stearate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pinus Radiata Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Pine, Pinus radiata, Pinaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
19th 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)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
APLB
Shares 6 key ingredients with Protection Plus Daily SPF50+: Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol
Allies of Skin
Shares 6 key ingredients with Protection Plus Daily SPF50+: Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin
La Roche-Posay
Shares 5 key ingredients with Protection Plus Daily SPF50+: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl Stearate
Missha
Shares 5 key ingredients with Protection Plus Daily SPF50+: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
COSRX
Shares 5 key ingredients with Protection Plus Daily SPF50+: Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
COSRX
Shares 5 key ingredients with Protection Plus Daily SPF50+: Glycerin, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate
AQUA, OCTOCRYLENE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BENZOPHENONE-3, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, PUNICA GRANATUM SEED OIL, PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID, MANGIFERA INDICA SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CARBOMER, SORBITAN STEARATE, PINUS RADIATA BARK EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE.
Apply liberally to the face, neck and décolletage 20 minutes before going outside. If you’re in a humid environment or you’re perspiring heavily, reapply every 2 hours to ensure maximum protection. Always reapply after swimming, excessive perspiration or after towel-drying
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), Combination (oily), Oily 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: Glyceryl Stearate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate. 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 in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 21 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia.
It filters UV with Octocrylene (octocrylene), Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3), Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Ensulizole (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains Oxybenzone, which are named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation. Some destinations restrict sunscreens containing them.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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