DR ALTHEA Gentle Vitamin C Serum - 30ml

If you want the brightening benefits of vitamin C but stronger serums have left your skin stinging or irritated, a gentle formula is a much easier place to start. The Dr. Althea vitamin C serum is a beginner-friendly, low-irritation serum made to help with the look of dark spots and uneven tone while keeping skin calm. It has a light, watery feel that absorbs fast without any stickiness.

What makes this gentle serum a nice pick is its thoughtful, minimal formula. It pairs a stable vitamin C derivative with 5% niacinamide and a high 20% sea buckthorn fruit water, plus green tea leaf water to soothe and adenosine and allantoin for a comfortable, smoothing feel. A clever oil-capsule system keeps the vitamin C stable and helps the actives absorb, and the whole thing is fragrance-free, which makes it kind to sensitive skin.

This serum suits all skin types and is an especially good fit for beginners, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin thanks to its fungal-acne-safe, minimal formula. If you are an experienced vitamin C user chasing a high-strength L-ascorbic acid serum, this gentler derivative-based formula may feel milder than what you are used to.

Features:

• Light, watery texture that absorbs quickly with no stickiness

• Stable vitamin C derivative for gentle brightening

• 5% niacinamide and 20% sea buckthorn fruit water

• Green tea leaf water helps soothe sensitive skin

• Oil-capsule system helps keep the vitamin C stable

• Fragrance-free and minimal, with under 20 ingredients

Concerns:

• The look of dark spots and uneven tone

• Dull, tired-looking skin

• Sensitive skin that reacts to stronger vitamin C

• Skin wanting gentle brightening with hydration

Suitable For:

• All skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone

• Beginners starting a vitamin C routine

• Anyone wanting gentle brightening without irritation

• Less ideal for those wanting a high-strength L-ascorbic acid serum

Made In:

• South Korea

• The stable vitamin C derivative helps with the look of dark spots without the sting of stronger forms

• 5% niacinamide supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion

• Sea buckthorn fruit water adds antioxidant and hydrating support for a healthy-looking glow

• Green tea leaf water helps keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable

• The watery, non-sticky texture layers cleanly under the rest of your routine

• The fragrance-free, fungal-acne-safe formula is a thoughtful choice for reactive, blemish-prone skin

1. Cleanse your face and apply your toner first.

2. Dispense a few drops of the serum into your hands.

3. Gently spread it across your face, patting to help it absorb.

4. Let it settle for a moment before your next step.

5. Follow with your moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.

6. Use it morning and night, and always wear sunscreen during the day.

Key Ingredients:

• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid: A stable form of vitamin C that helps brighten and even the look of skin tone.

• Niacinamide (5%): A well-studied ingredient that supports a brighter, more even complexion.

• Sea Buckthorn Fruit Water (Hippophae, 20%): An antioxidant-rich botanical that helps soothe and brighten.

• Green Tea Leaf Water (Camellia Sinensis): A soothing ingredient that helps calm sensitive skin.

• Adenosine and Allantoin: Help smooth and soothe for a comfortable feel.

Ingredient Claims:

• Fragrance-Free

• Essential Oil-Free

• Alcohol-Free

• Silicone-Free

• Sulfate-Free

• Paraben-Free

• PEG-Free

• No Artificial Colourants

• Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Full Ingredients List:

Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol

Dr. Althea is a South Korean skincare brand focused on simple, effective formulas that pair dermatological thinking with gentle, well-chosen ingredients. It is known for its barrier-friendly creams and beginner-friendly actives, with a clean, no-fuss approach that suits sensitive skin. Shoppers tend to reach for Dr. Althea when they want approachable Korean skincare that gets results without irritation. At C&C Cosmetics, you can shop authentic Dr. Althea with no surprise customs charges and reliable delivery across Canada.

• Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum

• 30 ml

• 1 bottle