VT Cosmetics
Black Truffle Reedle Shot 100Dr.Althea
Vitamin C Boosting SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 47.04 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 23.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tripropylene Glycol, Tuber Melanosporum Extract
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Malt Extract, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
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
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Pareth-12, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
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
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
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 →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 →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 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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