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Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum

A gentle, beginner-friendly serum that fades dark spots, evens skin tone, and brightens dull complexions.

Why It's Special

Skin Concerns: Targets Acne & Blemishes, Dark Spots, Dullness, Hyperpigmentation, and Uneven Skin Tone.

Key Features: Alcohol-Free, Artificial Fragrance-Free, Brightening, Gentle, Hydrating, Non-Comedogenic, Soothing & Calming, and Vegan formula.

Hero Ingredients: Powered by stable Vitamin C and Niacinamide for effective brightening.

Perfect For: Sensitive and Acne-Prone skin types, delivered in a lightweight, watery Serum texture with a convenient Dropper.

A Deeper Look

Think of it as “sunshine in a bottle”—a beginner-friendly brightening serum powered by stable Vitamin C, 5% Niacinamide, and antioxidant-rich Sea Buckthorn to fade dark spots, even skin tone, and revive dull, acne-prone complexions. This 100% vegan, fragrance-free formula is sensitive-skin safe, delivering a cocktail of antioxidants and vitamins to soothe inflammation and defend against free-radical damage for a noticeably brighter, smoother complexion.

How to Use

After cleansing and toning, apply 2–3 drops to face and neck. Gently pat until absorbed. Follow with moisturizer and SPF in the morning. Use once daily (AM or PM), increasing to twice daily as tolerated.

Full Ingredients

Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum