Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm Orange Review

Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm Orange
Review

Does Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm Orange Work?

 
Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm Orange is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
8
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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Caprylic Acid
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Tribehenin
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate
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Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil
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Tocopherol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
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Bisabolol
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Capparis Mitchellii Leaf Extract
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Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
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Citrus Junos Seed Oil
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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Limonene
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
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CI 75300
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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic Acid
Tribehenin
Est. %8
Function
Origin
TribeheninA soft, pliable wax that serves as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It improves the spreadability of skincare products, including the increased payoff of stick products, and imparts a pleasant, smooth feel upon application.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA solid, butter-like substance that is a highly occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It is a mixture of various plant oils (such as soy, olive, corn, canola, peanut, and many others) which has been refined.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateA synthetic surfactant that creates clear cleansers.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl CarbonateA very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.
Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil
Tocopherol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bisabolol

An anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.

Capparis Mitchellii Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capparis Mitchellii Leaf Extract
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed

An essential oil pressed from the peels of the sweet orange.

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from the flowers of the tropical ylang-ylang tree. It is a popular ingredient in skincare, as well as in aromatherapy, perfumes, and the food industry for its sweet, floral, slightly fruity, jasmine-like scent.

Citrus Junos Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Junos Seed Oil
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
CI 75300
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CI 75300