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Home » Product Reviews » The Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel is a transformational overnight treatment like a sleeping mask on steroids!

The Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel is a transformational overnight treatment like a sleeping mask on steroids!

November 28, 2018 Paris B 19 Comments

Sometimes, all it takes is a little prod from someone for you to discover something transformational. I’d owned and used the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel for a while, but didn’t have much of an opinion on it. Then, reader Maja left me a comment reminding me of it a few months back. So, I dug it back out and used it a little more diligently.

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And then, I was quite quite blown away! 😀

If your skin can tolerate glycolic acid and retinol, then this product is one I recommend you try for a few reasons. The primary reason of course, being that it truly does transform the skin to softer, smoother, brighter skin with a more radiant complexion. But you must be diligent – as with everything 🙂

You may recall that I am a big fan of the Alpha-H Liquid Gold treatment. I still am. It functions as my lazy night routine, and it keeps my skin clear and bright. But I’ve also been in the market for a retinol-based treatment product for a while, without resorting to anything too strong or prescription based.

What is the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel?

It was then I came across the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel with 0.5% Retinol. It boasts 14% glycolic acid and 0.5% retinol, alongside fruit enzymes and other key ingredients. But what caught my eye was the glycolic acid and the retinol.

Glycolic acid functions as an exfoliator. So, it will exfoliate your dead skin cells, and then the retinol will help stimulate production of new skin cells and collagen. In a nutshell, it’s all good!

What is worth noting is that the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel is meant to be used when you sleep. It makes sense. Retinol can make your skin sun-sensitive, so should only be used at night. By putting it in a “sleep” product, it therefore solves the problem of people accidentally using it in the day.

Do note however, that as with all retinol products, high SPF sunscreen in the day time is absolutely essential to protect your new skin!

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I must say that I like the packaging. It comes in an airless tub, where the product is dispensed when you depress the top. The cream is tinted a light yellow, which seems consistent with other photos I see online. There is a slight fragrance, but nothing unpleasant.

The directions call for you to apply it all over your skin as your last step of skincare before bed. I think of the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel as a sleeping mask on steroids. Better than any other sleeping mask I own, which usually offer hydrating properties, this goes to work overnight, to quite literally transform my skin.

Why I like the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel

Despite the presence of retinol and glycolic acid, both of which can be drying (especially on dry skin – like mine) the rich creamy base makes this feel comfortable on my skin. It feels just like a slightly thick, rich cream going on, and absorbs quickly with no residue.

Initially, it would tingle a little when applied over my skin. That is normal. What is not normal is if it irritates the skin, in which case you should stop using it. For me, it was just a little tingle all over that goes away quickly. These days, I don’t really experience that tingle anymore which makes me kind of miss it LOL! 😛

I am quite generous with use, applying a good amount all over (1 to 1.5 pumps), but not quite as thick as I would a hydrating sleeping mask like the Sulwhasoo Overnight Revitalizing Mask. I use it after cleansing my face, and a quick spritz of facial mist. That forms my skincare for that night, without anything underneath or over.

I will tell you however, that I did not notice any effects immediately. When I was using it just off and on, before Maja drew my attention to it again, I barely saw much results. It was only after about a month of regular 2-3 uses a week, that I realised that my skin was starting to look and feel different. My skin was feeling softer and smoother. Maybe even firmer. This was tactile and perceptible each time I washed my face.

It is by no means anywhere near a baby’s skin, but this is about as smooth and soft as it has been in a while. Considering I have spent a lot of this time taking care of my skin, such a perceptible improvement came as quite a surprise.

I don’t have very prominent facial lines and wrinkles (for which I count myself lucky at my age!) so I could not quite notice if lines had softened. Perhaps they had, around my naso-labial lines.

But what I noticed most significantly, was how much brighter and clearer my skin looked. I occasionally battle dull skin, and I have a hyperpigmentation problem on my cheeks that I am content to live with. But I noticed that while the pigmentation was not going away, it was not as prominent as it was before.

My skin had an overall look of luminosity and clarity that I had not experienced in a while. This, considering also that I use a Vitamin C serum in the day, which I believe contributes as well. But I had been using Vitamin C serums for months before this, and had hit a bit of a plateau.

I notice this clarity most when I put on my makeup. I now barely use foundation, preferring to use just a very light base of BB or CC Cream, or even a cushion foundation that I lightly apply all over. I still use some concealer to conceal dark circles and dark spots, but I notice I’m using far less than before, and it’s become easier to conceal dark spots. The upshot is that I’m allowing more and more of my natural skin to come through.

I often even eschew base altogether, applying just some powder and concealer where I need it. While I had done this before, I was not happy enough with my skin clarity to do it often. But now, I have to say that my skin clarity is at a stage where I am very happy with it, and I attribute it to the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel (alongside Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil which I unfortunately love, despite my unfortunate history with it)

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It’s been about 3 months of diligent Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel use at least twice a week, and I know I can never be without it now. In fact, the last time I spotted a deal on it (it came with a free bottle of Liquid Gold) I pounced and bought a back-up! That’s how much I’m invested in this one. It beats every sleeping mask flat.

IN A NUTSHELL

The Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel is a leave-on overnight treatment. Its key ingredients are 14% glycolic acid and 0.5% retinol with other enzymes and ingredients, in a rich cream base. It is very comfortable on skin, and not drying at all (I have dry skin). I noticed results with regular use 2-3 times a week, after about a month or so. My skin was noticeably softer, smoother and firmer. It was also brighter and clearer with a luminosity of healthy skin. It is almost as if it helps renew the skin overnight and with diligent, regular use, transforms the skin from drab to fab. And truly, that is all we ever want!

PROS:

  • Not drying
  • With regular and diligent use will make skin softer, smoother, firmer, clearer, brighter and more luminous
  • Lines may be softened and pigmentation appears lightened
  • Lightweight cream texture sinks into skin without leaving any residue
  • No peeling of skin

CONS:

  • Pricey

WHO WILL LIKE THIS:

  • Anyone who can tolerate glycolic acid and retinol
  • Anyone who wants an easy to use product that delivers noticeable results

PRICE: £54 | AU$129 | US$129 for 50ml

WHERE TO BUY: Cult Beauty, Lookfantastic, Beauty Bay, Adorebeauty

Here’s the ingredient list for the Alpha-h Beauty Sleep Power Peel.

Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceteath-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Carrageenan, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Panthanol, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Urea, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate, Alanine, Magnesium Chloride, Proline, Serine, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Linalool

Have you tried this Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel? Do you use any similar peel products?

I’ve always been a little afraid of home peels because I’m afraid of over-exfoliating my skin. But this one feels fairly gentle (for me) and non-irritating. Also, the results have me hooked for life! 😀 I don’t know of others, so if you know of something similar, let me know!

Paris B

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  1. Xin Yu says

    November 28, 2018 at 11:15 am

    That sounds promising. Did you purchase yours from Cult Beauty? Have you encountered any problem with the custom? Any tax imposed by the Malaysian custom? That’s the main concern that’s holding me back from purchasing from foreign website, especially when I was told that the custom doesn’t allow cosmetic/beauty product shipped from overseas.

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    • Lezel says

      November 29, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Hi there! I frequently buy cosmetics and skincare from overseas and yes occasionally they will ask you to provide further information regarding your shipment but I never had my products rejected from entering the country. If it is consumer goods, meaning packaged end products to reach a customer (and not bulk purchase of raw ingredients), there should be no problems clearing the pharmaceutical authority. As for taxes, if you exceed RM500 you will potentially be taxed, which I think is fair enough as you are responsible for importing said goods into the country. Usually the courier will charge a fixed RM40-50 for their brokerage fee, and customs will tabulate the exact duties/taxes from your invoice and a % will be charged incl of freight charges. If you want an all inclusive option with tax included in your order, you can try net-a-porter for a decent selection of mid to high end beauty products. They use DHL for shipping so they are extremely efficient and no surprises when it comes to tax as it is already included in your purchase. Hope that helps!

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      • Xin Yu says

        November 29, 2018 at 11:29 am

        Thank you very much for the detailed explanation, Lezel!

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    • Paris B says

      December 4, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      Yes I did 🙂 There are other sites too that sell Alpha-H but I shop with Cult Beauty because they deduct VAT for overseas purchases 🙂 I don’t usually encounter problems with customs as I have sort of worked out the system now on how not to get taxed 😀 I’ll write a more comprehensive post about how I shop online because I get quite a few questions about it, and I think it will be helpful! 🙂

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      • Xin Yu says

        December 6, 2018 at 11:32 am

        Please do so! It definitely will be helpful for all fellow Malaysian beauty hoarders 😉

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        • Paris B says

          December 6, 2018 at 4:19 pm

          It’s in the works! 😀

          Reply
  2. Maja says

    November 28, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I’m glad you like it. It’s a holy grail product for me, I will never be without it. 🙂

    For some people, the Shea butter may cause breakouts.

    There’s a glycolic acid & retinol product by Kate Somerville which doesn’t contain fragrances, RetAsphere Micro Peel.

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    • Lezel says

      November 29, 2018 at 11:20 am

      Thanks for the suggestion about KS Maja. I’m not super familiar with her range but I will definitely look it up as I love Beauty Sleep. How do you think they compare?

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      • Maja says

        November 29, 2018 at 1:44 pm

        I haven’t tried the Kate Somerville product, so I can’t compare them.
        I have the Alpha-H Liquid Gold Intensive Night Serum in my stack, looking forward to try it. Contains alcohol and fragrance, like many products from this brand, but I have heard great things about it. 🙂

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        • Paris B says

          December 4, 2018 at 5:16 pm

          Ooh Intriguing! I haven’t tried the serum yet – interested to know how you like it (or not!)

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    • Paris B says

      December 4, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      And now, neither will I! Thanks for reminding me about it! 🙂 Ah I remember you mentioning the Kate Somerville product. I took a look at it online, but it seems to discontinued, as no where seems to stock it now.

      Reply
  3. Amalia says

    November 28, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    This looks promising! Do you know, what is the pH of this? Some skincare companies use high concentration of acids in their exfoliators with high pH, which defeats the purpose. Thank you, big hugs from Greece.

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    • Paris B says

      December 4, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      Hi Amalia, I’m so sorry but I don’t know what the pH of this product is 🙁 I’ll try to help you find out, but if I can’t get the answer, maybe you could try dropping Alpha-H a note and see if they can help 🙂

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  4. Lezel says

    November 29, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Oohhh I picked up mine from the recent Cult Beauty bundle too! I used this on and off for the past few years and I always really like it then I get slack and use it less but then love it so much and then I finish it and then keep procrastinating in getting a replacement. It is potent but damn it works. This, liquid gold and the liquid gold mask, I always have it in some kind of a rotation. Alpha H truly makes some amazing products!

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    • Paris B says

      December 4, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      Yes they do! and I always have Liquid Gold on hand too. I have the mask as well, but it somehow doesn’t wow me as much as both of these products. I didn’t like one of their cleansers either. But still hasn’t put me off wanting to try more of their range.

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    November 29, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    Sounds like a really convenient at-home peel. Just put it on and go to sleep, unlike those that I’ve used (Cleanse with Prep Solution, apply acid, neutralize, rinse off).

    Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a worthwhile investment. 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      December 4, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      Yes that’s the only reason I deigned to use it! I didn’t dare use those complicated at-home peels because I’m so afraid of burning myself! 😛

      Reply
  6. Catherine says

    December 2, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    I saw this brand in Sephora Singapore the other day. Check check it out if I go there again!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 4, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Ooh nice! I know we can buy some of it on Sephora online here, but I’m not sure if it’s in stores. Do take a look in store if you can 🙂

      Reply

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