Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum 50ml is a high-strength overnight resurfacing treatment from the Australian skincare brand best known for popularising glycolic acid. The serum pairs 14% glycolic acid with a 1% retinoid complex — a combination of exfoliating AHA and skin-renewing vitamin A — supported by CoEnzyme Q10, ferulic acid and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 for an intensive night-time correction of uneven tone, fine lines, dullness and texture.
About Alpha-H
Alpha-H is an Australian skincare brand founded in 1995 by Michelle Doherty, internationally credited for bringing glycolic acid into mainstream skincare with the launch of the original Liquid Gold treatment lotion in 1997. The Midnight Reboot Serum is one of the brand's more recent flagship launches, taking that hero glycolic-acid concept and combining it with a retinoid complex in a single overnight serum for accelerated results.
Key ingredients
- 14% Glycolic Acid — alpha-hydroxy acid that exfoliates dead skin cells, helping reveal smoother, brighter skin underneath.
- 1% Retinoid Complex — works overnight to accelerate cell renewal and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- CoEnzyme Q10 — antioxidant that helps minimise environmental damage and reduce the look of redness and uneven tone.
- Ferulic Acid — potent antioxidant that counteracts oxidative stress and supports collagen.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 — peptide that helps protect and support the skin's collagen.
- Hibiscus Extract — provides a soft natural scent and contributes mild AHA support.
Key benefits
- Smooths and refines the appearance of skin texture overnight
- Visibly brightens dull, uneven complexions
- Softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles
- Supports skin firmness and elasticity over time
- Brand-claimed: 83% of users saw improved skin tone and luminosity in 6 weeks; 61% saw improvement in fine lines and wrinkles
- Targeted, multi-active serum that simplifies an evening anti-ageing routine
Who it's for
Best suited to women in their 30s and beyond noticing visible signs of ageing — fine lines, dullness, uneven tone or rough texture. Most rewarding for experienced acid users; if you are new to acids or retinoids, introduce gradually and patch test first. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to the retinoid content. Always pair with SPF the morning after.
How to use
- Cleanse the face thoroughly in the evening and pat dry.
- Dispense 4–5 drops of serum onto clean skin.
- Massage in upward and outward strokes across the face, neck and décolletage.
- Avoid the eye area, lips and any broken skin.
- Follow with a hydrating moisturiser to lock the serum in.
- New users: start once or twice a week; experienced users: every second evening; build to nightly only if tolerated.
- Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day; AHAs and retinoids increase sensitivity to UV light.
Specifications
- Size: 50ml
- Format: Overnight resurfacing serum
- Brand: Alpha-H (Australia)
- Key actives: 14% Glycolic Acid + 1% Retinoid Complex
- Suitable for: Normal, combination and resilient skin types familiar with active skincare
- Not suitable for: Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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