ALPHA-H - Travel Size Vitamin A Serum

The ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum is a vitamin A serum in travel size. A serum is a concentrated treatment applied after cleansing and before a cream, and vitamin A works against a dull complexion and signs of aging. This serum contains 0.5% vitamin A: 0.25% retinol and 0.25% retinyl propionate. Retinol is the best-known form of vitamin A in skincare, while retinyl propionate is a milder ester that the skin converts before use. It suits all skin types, especially if you haven't worked with vitamin A before.

Who is the ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum for?

The ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum suits normal, dry, combination, oily and sensitive skin, so it works for almost every skin type. The serum suits you if you want to work on a dull complexion, fine lines, enlarged pores or pigmentation. This 10 ml travel size is a good starting point if you haven't worked with vitamin A before.

How do you use the ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum?

Cleanse your face first with a cleanser, a product that removes make-up and dirt, then apply 3 to 4 drops to clean skin. Use the serum every other day, in the evening. Let it absorb for 10 minutes before a moisturiser, such as the ALPHA-H Essential Hydration Cream or another one of our night creams.

Vitamin A makes the skin more sensitive to the sun, so always use sun protection by day, like the ALPHA-H Protection Plus Daily SPF50+. Do not use this serum during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're not sure this serum suits your skin, do a patch test on a small area first.

Active ingredients

Vitamin A (0.25% retinol and 0.25% retinyl propionate). Vitamin A is present here as retinol and retinyl propionate, two forms of the same active ingredient. Vitamin A naturally speeds up skin cell renewal, so skin feels smoother and looks more even.

Squalane. Squalane is an oily substance that naturally occurs in the skin barrier, the outer layer that protects the skin. Squalane absorbs quickly and soothes the skin while it adjusts to vitamin A.

Evening Primrose Oil. Evening primrose oil is a plant-based oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids that keeps skin supple and reduces a tight or dry feeling.

Jojoba Oil. Jojoba oil is a plant-based oil that resembles the skin's own oil in composition, nourishes the skin and reduces a dry feeling.

Macadamia Oil. Macadamia oil is a nourishing plant-based oil, rich in fatty acids, that softens the skin and helps it hold on to moisture.

Tomato Extract. Tomato extract is a plant extract with naturally occurring antioxidants. Tomato extract helps protect the skin from outside influences and supports a fresher, less dull-looking complexion.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Aqua (water), glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, polysorbate 80, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, phenoxyethanol, squalane, retinol, polysorbate 20, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, macadamia ternifolia (macadamia) seed oil, retinyl propionate, caprylyl glycol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, disodium edta, citric acid.

Frequently asked questions

What is vitamin A in skincare, and how does it relate to retinol?

Vitamin A is a family of active ingredients in skincare, with retinol as the best-known form. The ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum combines retinol with retinyl propionate, a milder ester that the skin has to convert before use.

What's the difference between this travel size and the full size of the Vitamin A Serum?

The ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum contains the same active ingredients as the full size. Both contain vitamin A, squalane, evening primrose oil, jojoba oil, macadamia oil and tomato extract. The difference is the size: this travel size holds 10 ml, the full size 25 ml.

Does the ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum contain plant-based ingredients?

Yes. Besides vitamin A, the formula includes three plant-based oils (evening primrose, jojoba and macadamia) plus tomato extract.

Does the ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum contain 0.5% pure retinol?

No. The ALPHA-H Travel Size Vitamin A Serum contains 0.5% vitamin A in total: 0.25% retinol and 0.25% retinyl propionate, a separate ester of vitamin A.