[ Dr.Althea ] 15% Niacinamide Purity Serum

RECOMMENDED FOR: Combination-oily skin dealing with excess sebum and enlarged pores, skin with pigmentation marks

PERFECT FOR: When excess sebum, enlarged pores, and pigmentation marks are all on your mind, and you want a high concentration of niacinamide

AM: After toner, spread 2-3 drops over your whole face and pat to absorb.

PM:

A clear, watery liquid serum that absorbs fresh. Fragrance-free.

Concentrated Niacinamide 15%, Zinc PCA, MELACUT Patented Calming Complex, Pentylene Glycol

- Niacinamide (15%): suppresses melanin transfer for intensive tone-up on pigmentation marks
- Zinc PCA: regulates excess sebum production and shine
- MELACUT Patented Calming Complex: eases irritation that can occur during high-concentration care

Whitening-Certified, an Ultra-High 15% Niacinamide

Dr.Althea's 15% Niacinamide Purity Serum. A 15% concentration of niacinamide suppresses melanin transfer for intensive tone-up on pigmentation marks, while zinc PCA regulates excess sebum. The MELACUT patented complex eases irritation during high-concentration care. Whitening-functional certified by Korea's MFDS.

A whitening-functional pore and tone-up serum with an ultra-high 15% niacinamide.

PICK NO.3 RATING
BRIGHTENING: 4/5
SENSITIVITY: 3/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: An ultra-high 15% niacinamide concentration, backed by genuine MFDS whitening-functional certification, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Passed low-irritancy testing, whitening-functional certified by Korea's MFDS, cruelty-free, vegan.

SAFETY NOTES: Given the ultra-high 15% concentration, we recommend a patch test first for sensitive skin, and store at room temperature.

GLOBAL SALES: A popular pore/whitening boosting serum stocked at Olive Young US and YesStyle.

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Sebum feels regulated, and despite the high concentration it absorbs fresh."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed.

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide (15%), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc PCA, MELACUT Complex Extract, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, and more (30ml (1.01 fl. oz.))

Q. Is it certified for whitening?
A. Yes, it's completed review by Korea's MFDS as a whitening-functional cosmetic.

Q. Isn't 15% irritating?
A. The MELACUT patented calming complex is formulated to ease irritation during high-concentration care, though we still recommend a patch test for sensitive skin.

Q. Does it help with pores too?
A. Yes, zinc PCA regulates excess sebum production and shine, helping with pore care.

Q. Is it vegan?
A. Yes, it's vegan certified.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Combination-oily skin dealing with excess sebum and enlarged pores, skin with pigmentation marks

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you want wrinkle-improvement functional effects, note this product is specialised for whitening function instead.