Dr.Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum is the perfect brightening serum for first-time vitamin C users and sensitive skin. It works to fade dullness, reduce dark spots, and even skin tone — without the irritation, yellowing, or stickiness that traditional vitamin C serums can cause.
The formula is powered by 20% Hippophae Rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) fruit water, naturally rich in vitamin C, paired with 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — a stable, non-oxidising form of vitamin C that delivers reliable brightening results. Camellia Sinensis (green tea) leaf water soothes, while niacinamide supports skin tone and strengthens the barrier. An innovative oil capsule system locks in hydration for a fresh, dewy finish — and a touch of tea tree extract keeps the formula acne-safe.
Why customers love it
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20% Sea buckthorn fruit water — nature's vitamin C for gentle brightening
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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — stable vitamin C that won't yellow or oxidize
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Green tea leaf water — calms and soothes sensitive skin
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Niacinamide — evens tone and reinforces the barrier
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Oil capsule system — delivers lasting moisture without stickiness
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Acne-safe & tea-tree-infused — won't trigger breakouts
Perfect for: dark spots, dullness, uneven skin tone, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, first-time vitamin C users, anyone who's reacted to stronger vitamin C serums.
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Water — 20% — naturally rich in vitamin C, brightens dullness and evens skin tone
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — stable, non-yellowing vitamin C that fades dark spots
Niacinamide — brightens, evens tone, and strengthens the skin barrier
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Water — soothes sensitive, irritated skin with antioxidant care
Adenosine — smooths fine lines and supports firmness
Allantoin — soothes and softens
Bifida Ferment Filtrate — supports skin renewal and resilience
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract — keeps the formula acne-safe
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — oil capsule system that locks in hydration without stickiness
Propanediol + Butylene Glycol — lightweight humectants for silky absorption
- After cleansing, apply your toner to prep and hydrate the skin.
- Apply 2-3 drops of the serum evenly over face and neck.
- Gently tap for full absorption.
- During the day: always finish with sunscreen. While vitamin C offers some antioxidant protection, daily SPF is essential to shield skin from UV damage and keep your brightening results.
For beginners:
- Start once a day (morning or evening) and increase to twice daily as your skin adjusts.
- If layering with other actives, use vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night — never together.
Pro tip: This serum pairs beautifully with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid but avoid layering with strong exfoliants (AHA/BHA) in the same routine — keep them in separate AM/PM steps to avoid sensitivity.
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