Dr. Althea - Vitamin C Boosting Serum 30ml

The Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is a powerful Korean brightening serum formulated to target dark spots, post-acne marks, dullness and uneven skin tone while maintaining comfortable hydration.

Its renewed formula combines 63% Sea Buckthorn Water, 5% Niacinamide and 2% Tranexamic Acid with Vitamin C and Alpha-Arbutin for multi-action dark spot care. This blend helps promote a clearer, brighter and more even-looking complexion while providing antioxidant and barrier-supporting benefits.

Despite its targeted brightening action, the serum has a lightweight, hydrating texture that absorbs comfortably without leaving a heavy or sticky residue. The formula contains no artificial colours or fragrances.

Benefits:

• Helps improve the appearance of dark spots and discolouration

• Targets visible post-acne marks

• Promotes a brighter and more even-looking skin tone

• Helps revive dull and tired-looking skin

• Provides antioxidant care against environmental stress

• Supports the skin’s moisture barrier

• Offers lightweight hydration without stickiness

• Contains no artificial colours or fragrances

Key Ingredients:

• 63% Sea Buckthorn Water: Rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, helping nourish the skin and support a brighter, healthier-looking complexion.

• 5% Niacinamide: Helps improve uneven skin tone, brighten visible marks and support the skin barrier.

• 2% Tranexamic Acid: Targets the appearance of dark spots, post-acne marks and uneven pigmentation.

• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid & Ascorbic Acid: Forms of Vitamin C that provide antioxidant protection and help brighten dullness.

• Alpha-Arbutin: Supports a clearer and more even-looking complexion by targeting visible discolouration.

• Centella Asiatica: Helps soothe sensitive or stressed skin.

• Panthenol & Beta-Glucan: Provide calming hydration and support skin comfort.

• Ceramide NP: Helps strengthen the moisture barrier and reduce moisture loss.

• Hyaluronic Acid: Helps attract and retain moisture for smoother, plumper-looking skin.

• Bifida Ferment Lysate: Helps condition the skin and support its natural barrier.

Suitable for:

• Dark spots and uneven pigmentation

• Post-acne marks

• Dullness and lack of radiance

• Uneven skin tone

• Normal, oily and combination skin

• Skin accustomed to brightening active ingredients

How to use:

After cleansing and toning, apply an appropriate amount evenly over the face, avoiding the immediate eye area. Gently pat until fully absorbed, then follow with moisturiser.

It can be used in the morning and/or evening. During daytime use, always finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

If you are new to active brightening ingredients or have sensitive skin, begin by using the serum two to three times per week and gradually increase the frequency according to your skin’s tolerance.

FAQs:

What does the Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum do?

It targets dark spots, post-acne marks, dullness and uneven skin tone using a combination of Sea Buckthorn Water, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C and Alpha-Arbutin.

What is the difference between the Gentle Vitamin C Serum and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum?

The Gentle Vitamin C Serum is better suited to very sensitive skin and first-time vitamin C users. The Vitamin C Boosting Serum offers more targeted dark spot care with 5% Niacinamide, 2% Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C and Alpha-Arbutin.

Can it help with post-acne marks?

Yes. Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C and Alpha-Arbutin help improve the appearance of dark post-acne marks and support a more even-looking complexion.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

The formula contains soothing and barrier-supporting ingredients, but it also combines several active brightening ingredients. Sensitive skin should perform a patch test and begin using it two to three times per week.

Can I use it every day?

Yes, if your skin tolerates it well. New users should begin gradually before progressing to daily use.

Can it be used in the morning?

Yes. Apply it before moisturiser and always finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen. Daily sun protection is essential when targeting dark spots.

Can I use it with retinol or exfoliating acids?

Avoid introducing several strong active ingredients at the same time. Sensitive skin may prefer to use this serum in the morning and retinol or exfoliating acids on separate evenings.

Can I use it with Niacinamide or Tranexamic Acid?

This serum already contains 5% Niacinamide and 2% Tranexamic Acid. An additional serum containing high concentrations of the same ingredients is usually unnecessary and may increase the risk of irritation.

Does it treat melasma?

The formula can help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and dark spots, but it should not be presented as a medical treatment for melasma. Consistent sunscreen use and professional dermatological advice are especially important for melasma.

Full Ingredients:

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-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 Hyaluronate.

Ingredients may be updated by the manufacturer. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.

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