Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum vs Plum 15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Serum For Glowing Skin

Dr.Althea

Plum

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

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

Serum

32 ingredients

18 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 299.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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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

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
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

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