Gentle Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Althea
A gentle brightening serum featuring 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (stable vitamin C derivative) and niacinamide to even skin tone and improve radiance. Formulated with sea buckthorn fruit water and green tea leaf water for antioxidant benefits, suitable for sensitive skin.
Key Ingredients
Humectant and solvent that enhances hydration
Humectant and preservative booster. Common in K-beauty as a multifunctional alternative to traditional preservatives.
+ 15 more ingredients
Ingredient Effectiveness Data
Editorial baseline from K-beauty clinical research and community consensus. Real subscriber reports layer on as the community grows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key ingredients in Gentle Vitamin C Serum?
The key active ingredients in Gentle Vitamin C Serum by Dr. Althea include Sea Buckthorn Fruit Water (Hydrating and antioxidant botanical water), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) (brightening, pore-minimizing, barrier-support), Green Tea Water (Antioxidant and soothing hydrator), Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Stable vitamin C derivative for brightening and antioxidant protection), Adenosine (anti-aging, firming, soothing). Drawing on K-beauty research and community consensus, key ingredients show 82% effectiveness for acne in oily skin types. Seoul Sister tracks ingredient effectiveness across 5,900+ K-beauty products to provide data-backed recommendations.
Is Gentle Vitamin C Serum good for sensitive skin?
Gentle Vitamin C Serum is a Korean serum by Dr. Althea. Sensitive skin compatibility depends on individual triggers and allergies. Seoul Sister's AI advisor Yuri analyzes all 20 ingredients against your specific skin type, concerns, and known allergens to provide a personalized compatibility score. Common irritant ingredients like fragrance, alcohol denat, and essential oils are flagged automatically.
Is Gentle Vitamin C Serum good for oily skin?
For oily skin, the key factors in evaluating Gentle Vitamin C Serum are comedogenic ingredient ratings, oil content, and finish type. This serum contains 7 active ingredients. Seoul Sister's database cross-references each ingredient's comedogenic rating (0-5 scale) against your skin type to identify potential pore-clogging risks. Subscribe for a personalized oily skin compatibility analysis.
Where to buy Gentle Vitamin C Serum?
Gentle Vitamin C Serum by Dr. Althea is sold through authorized retailers and the brand itself. Buy from an authorized retailer or the brand's own site rather than an open marketplace. Olive Young Global ships to most countries but no longer ships to the US. Seoul Sister tracks counterfeit indicators to help you buy genuine Korean skincare. We are an advice platform and never sell products ourselves.
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