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Dr.Althea

0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum

A serum built around Panthenol and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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Brand price

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

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

Dark spots & pigmentation
Fine lines & wrinkles
Large pores
Uneven texture

What's inside

Ingredients List

6 trigger at least one check · 26 trigger none

WaterSkin Conditioning

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GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

Butylene GlycolHumectant

1 / 0

Hydrating

Dibutyl AdipateEmollient

—

1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning

—

PanthenolSkin Conditioning

0 / 0

Panthenol (provitamin B5)
Barrier Repair
Hydrating
Reduces Irritation

Glycine Soja OilEmollient

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 LecithinEmulsifying

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Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOcclusive

1 / 1

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateEmulsifying

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Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Key Ingredients

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Bakuchiol1
A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.
Bakuchiol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinol

Benefits

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
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Bakuchiol, Retinol
Firming1
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Retinol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Borago Officinalis Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Dark Spots1
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Retinol
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Retinol
Oil Control4
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Betula Alba Juice, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Retinol, Salvia Sclarea Extract
Pore Refining4
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Betula Alba Juice, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Retinol, Salvia Sclarea Extract
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Bakuchiol, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Tocopherol

Concerns

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
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

Ingredients Explained

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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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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.
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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)
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Dibutyl Adipate
Film Forming, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dibutyl adipate
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
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Glycine Soja Oil
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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