Dr.Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum is a lightweight evening facial serum designed to refine and smooth the appearance of skin texture. The formula is suitable for sensitive skin and skin prone to acne, and targets the visibility of wrinkles, pores, and acne marks.

Key Benefits

• Retinol is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce the visibility of wrinkles and pores.
• Bakuchiol supports a firmer and more elastic-looking complexion.
• The serum helps fade the visibility of acne marks.
• It is designed to refine and smooth the appearance of skin texture.
• The lightweight texture absorbs quickly and leaves no greasy feeling.

The lightweight consistency combines care for the appearance of wrinkles, pores, elasticity, and acne marks without a greasy feel.

Ingredients

• The facial serum contains a declared 0.1% retinol.
• The active ingredients include retinol and bakuchiol.
• The formula also contains panthenol, soybean oil, hydrogenated lecithin, white birch juice, and allantoin.
• The botanical component is complemented by extracts of hyacinth, borage, chamomile, cornflower, clary sage, and lavender flowers.
• The product is labelled as vegan certified.

Full INCI: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betula Alba Juice, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, PVM/MA Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Tocopherol.

You get a vegan-certified formula with retinol, bakuchiol, and the other listed botanical ingredients.

Application and Dosage

• Apply the serum in the evening to cleansed and dry skin.
• Avoid the eye and lip area.
• Follow with a moisturising face cream.
• Gradually increase the frequency of use as your skin acclimates to retinol.
• Use sunscreen during the day, as retinol increases skin sensitivity to the sun.

Packaging and Volume

• Volume: 30 ml (1.01 fl oz)

About the Brand

Dr.Althea was founded in 2014 by Evelyn Lee, who was inspired to create the brand by her own experiences with problematic skin. It focuses on gentle dermo-cosmetic care for sensitive skin, minimalist formulas inspired by nature, and development based on clinical research.

The brand's focus stems from the needs of sensitive and problematic skin, combining gentle care with clinically oriented development.