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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.
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
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Retinol
Antioxidant6
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Bakuchiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Kojic Acid, Madecassoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution8
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Kojic Acid, Madecassoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoalkane, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-7
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf 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 →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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →Hydrogenated Polydecene
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polydecene →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →
Dupes
- Arencia Eraser Soothing Cream70% match
- Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream70% match
- K-Secret SEOUL 1988 Cream : Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice68% match
- Skin1004 Tea-Trica B5 Cream66% match
- Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Cream65% match
- Rojukiss PHYTO-RETINOL FIRM & SMOOTH CREAM65% match