[ Dr.Althea ] Gentle Vitamin C Serum

RECOMMENDED FOR: Sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, vitamin C beginners, dull skin tone

PERFECT FOR: When starting vitamin C for the first time, and you want gentle pigmentation care with no irritation

AM: After toner, spread 2-3 drops and absorb (sunscreen essential for daytime use).

PM:

A watery gel where oil capsules burst as you absorb it. Fragrance-free.

Stabilised Vitamin C Derivative, Niacinamide 5%, Sea Buckthorn Water 20%, Green Tea Water, Oil Capsule System

- Vitamin C Derivative & Sea Buckthorn Water: ease pigmentation marks
- Niacinamide (5%): supports tone-up
- Oil Capsule System: forms a moisture-protective film

EWG Green Rated, an Oil-Capsule Vitamin C for Beginners

Dr.Althea's Gentle Vitamin C Serum. A stabilised vitamin C derivative and 20% sea buckthorn water ease pigmentation marks, while 5% niacinamide supports tone-up. An oil capsule system bursts as you absorb it, forming a moisture-protective film.

A beginner-friendly vitamin C serum with bursting oil capsules.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 3/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: The EWG Green safety rating combined with a stabilised, low-irritancy vitamin C formula made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Passed low-irritancy testing, completed non-comedogenic testing, vegan, EWG Green-rated formula.

SAFETY NOTES: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, and sunscreen is essential for daytime use.

GLOBAL SALES: Officially stocked as a low-irritancy vitamin C serum at Ulta Beauty in the US.

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Many reviewers call it gentle vitamin C, and it eases marks."

USAGE DURATION: One 30ml bottle lasts roughly 1-2 months.

Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Water (20%), Niacinamide (5%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Green Tea Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, Allantoin, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, and more (30ml (1.01 fl. oz.))

Q. Can vitamin C beginners use this?
A. Yes, the stabilised derivative reduces irritation, making it suitable for beginners.

Q. What is EWG Green rating?
A. A safety rating assessed by the environmental group EWG, and this product is formulated to the reassuring Green rating.

Q. Why does it have oil capsules?
A. The capsules burst as you absorb the serum, forming a moisture-protective film.

Q. Is it non-comedogenic?
A. Yes, it completed non-comedogenic testing.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, vitamin C beginners, dull skin tone

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you want a high-concentration pure vitamin C, note this is a gentle derivative formula instead.