Dr.Althea
0.1 Gentle Retinol SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Panthenol and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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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
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating22
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anhydroxylitol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Sucrose
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Niacinamide, Sucrose
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Borago Officinalis Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panthenol, Salvia Sclarea Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →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 →Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Polyisobutene
Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
Learn more about Polyisobutene →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Oleate →Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides
Learn more about Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside →
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