Dr. Althea · serum
Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum with Sea Buckthorn: Antioxidant Brightening Serum for Dull Skin
Suits combination, dull, normal skin.
Miyu's take
Best for
- Brightening dull skin
- Reducing dark spots
- Antioxidant protection
- Uneven skin tone
Avoid if
- Very sensitive skin (patch test)
- Fungal acne (lecithin)
- Contains arbutin — use sunscreen for best results
Good
- Brightens skin tone
- Antioxidant-rich
- Hydrating
- Soothing ingredients
Watch out
- Can be sticky
- May not suit very sensitive skin
What reviewers say
From 30 reviews Miyu read on Indian retailers.
Liked
- Brightens skin tone and reduces dark spots/pigmentation
- Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, causes no irritation
- Lightweight, non-sticky, and absorbs quickly
Disliked
- Product works slowly for some users
- Can be a bit sticky for some
Key actives
- niacinamide
- tranexamic acid
- ascorbic acid
- hyaluronic acid
- panthenol
- ceramides
- alpha-arbutin
- tocopherol
- centella asiatica
Full ingredient list
As printed on the label. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Np, Alpha-Arbutin, Tocopherol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateKey Ingredients: Sea Buckthorn, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid And Gotu Kola
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