Vitamin C Boosting Serum
10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

Dr.Althea

Vitamin C Boosting Serum

Pilgrim

10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

A serum built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and PHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
43 ingredients
20 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopheryl Acetate

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

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