Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream

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Dr.Althea

Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream

A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.

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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

  • Fine lines & wrinkles
  • Uneven texture

How to use

In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount to targeted areas evenly over dry skin(wait for serum or toner to dry), avoiding the eyelids, lips, and corners of the nose. Begin two nights a week and gradually increase as tolerated. Follow with moisturizer if needed and use sunscreen every morning. Avoid exfoliating acids and other retinoids in the same routine while introducing this product. Reduce frequency or stop use if irritation occurs.

Caution

Avoid exfoliating acids and other retinoids in the same routine while introducing this product. Reduce frequency or stop use if irritation occurs.

What's inside

Ingredients List

8 trigger at least one check · 31 trigger none

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AquaSolvent
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  • Centella asiatica (Cica)
  • Redness Reducing
  • Reduces Irritation
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GlycerinHumectant
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  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
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  • Hydrating
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  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning
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PanthenolSkin Conditioning
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  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • Reduces Irritation
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BetaineHumectant
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  • Hydrating

Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • 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

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)2

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinol

  • Kojic acid1

    A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.

    Kojic Acid

  • Peptides1

    Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

    Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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