Dr.Althea
Vitamin C Boosting SerumA serum built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Tranexamic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and pollution defence.
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USD 23.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Pareth-12, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →
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