Dr.Althea
Rapid Mild Acid Rescue Pore PadA chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and exfoliation.
Brand price
USD 34.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 9.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Resveratrol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose, Urea, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sucrose, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone (in both products)
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
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- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Solvent
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Zinc PCA
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt.
Learn more about Zinc PCA →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →
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