Clinique Turnaround™ Accelerated Renewal Serum vs Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum

Clinique

Dr.Althea

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Panthenol and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Serum

41 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 23.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Bakuchiol1
A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.
Bakuchiol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinol

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Salvia Sclarea Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Salvia Sclarea Extract

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Laureth-12, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Salvia Sclarea Extract
Anti-sebum, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Salvia Sclarea Extract is an extract of the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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