Gentle Vitamin C Serum

Name: Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum
Brand: Dr. Althea

serum

Overall score7.2

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier

#6Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Coconut-derived emollient

Score breakdown

Overall

7.2

Hydration Efficacy5.6

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength4.6

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum stand out

Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.2/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
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Adenosine
Works on your skin — #16 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

16 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Butylene Glycol #3Propanediol #4Niacinamide #52-Hexanediol #6Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #8Pentylene Glycol #9Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer #10Tromethamine #12Caprylyl Glycol #13Xanthan Gum #143-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid #16Adenosine #17Disodium Edta #18Allantoin #19Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient4
Works on your skin3
Holds the formula together3
Draws in moisture2
Formula balancers2
Softens and smooths1
Keeps the product fresh1

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