Dr.Althea
Vitamin C Boosting SerumSkintific
10% Niacinamide Brightening SerumA serum built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 23.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 21.90 · 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.
Colloidal oatmeal2
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.

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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Fructose, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sphingolipids, Yeast Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

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 Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
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
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract (in both products)
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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 →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →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 →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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