Vitamin C Boosting Serum

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

serum

Overall score8.1

✶ Hero ingredients

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier

#5Dipropylene Glycol

Glycol-based humectant

Score breakdown

Overall

8.1

Hydration Efficacy6.5

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength6.8

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

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

What makes Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum stand out

Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.1/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.5) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.8).

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 — #3 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
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Dipropylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
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Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
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Adenosine
Works on your skin — #17 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Water #3Butylene Glycol #4Niacinamide #5Dipropylene Glycol #63-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid #7Panthenol #82-Hexanediol #9Propanediol #10Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate #11Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate #12Carbomer #13Tromethamine #14Xanthan Gum #15Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer #16Ethylhexylglycerin #17Adenosine #18Disodium Edta #19Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil #20Allantoin #21Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract #22Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract #23Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid #24Sodium Hyaluronate #25Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract #27Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract #31Tocopherol #33Niacin #34Ascorbic Acid #35Biotin #38Riboflavin #40Taurine #41Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate #42Hyaluronic Acid #43Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer #44Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate #46Limonene

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient12
Works on your skin9
Draws in moisture5
Holds the formula together4
Formula balancers3
Keeps the product fresh1
Softens and smooths1
Added scent1

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