Dr. Althea
Gentle Vitamin C Serum
A nourishing serum by Dr. Althea — featuring Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water (aqueous fraction of sea…) and Niacinamide (reduces redness).
20 of 20 ingredients identified
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Category breakdown
Active · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Other · 4Emollient · 2Soothing · 2Preservative · 2Antioxidant · 1
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Full ingredient breakdown
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The water fraction obtained from the fruit of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), distinct from the steam-distilled hydrosol (Hippophae Rhamnoides Water) and the lipid-rich fruit oil; used primarily as a solvent and mild skin-conditioning agent in water-based cosmetic formulas.
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A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
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The steam distillate (hydrosol) obtained during processing of Camellia sinensis leaves, containing water-soluble catechins and volatile compounds that provide mild antioxidant and soothing benefits; distinct from green tea extract or oil.
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An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
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A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.
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A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
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A cell-free filtrate obtained from Bifidobacterium fermentation, distinct from bifida ferment lysate in that it contains only secreted metabolites and exopolysaccharides without cellular debris, used for barrier reinforcement and soothing.
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A water- or glycol-based extract from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves that retains soothing and mild antimicrobial properties from terpinen-4-ol, polyphenols, and flavonoids, with a lower allergen load than the steam-distilled essential oil.