Gentle Vitamin C Serum
Sensitive-skin vitamin C serum with centella and niacinamide — brightening without irritation.
About this product
Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum is formulated for sensitive, reactive, and vitamin C-naive skin that wants brightening benefits without the irritation risk of high-concentration or low-pH vitamin C products. It uses a gentler, skin-compatible vitamin C derivative at a lower concentration alongside centella asiatica, niacinamide, and panthenol to simultaneously brighten and calm the skin. Ideal as a daily vitamin C step for those who have previously experienced tingling, redness, or breakouts from standard vitamin C serums.
Best for sensitive, dry, normal, combination skin looking to address hyperpigmentation, dullness, redness — with a focus on brightening.
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How to Use
- 1Apply morning and/or evening after toning.
- 2Dispense 2–3 drops and press into skin until absorbed.
- 3Follow with moisturiser. Apply SPF in the morning.
- 4Suitable for daily use even on reactive skin — no purging phase expected.
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Routine Placement
Apply this serum & ampoule as step 5 in your routine.
Quick Stats
Key Ingredients
Ingredient Analysis
Disclaimer: Ingredient information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dermatological advice. Sources: EWG Skin Deep, EU CosIng, NIH PubChem.
pH Level
Slightly acidic — close to skin's natural pH (4.5–5.5). Gentle and generally well tolerated.
Dermatologist Note
The Gentle formulation prioritises tolerability over speed: a higher-pH vehicle reduces transient stinging common with acidic vitamin C serums, while centella asiatica (madecassoside) provides anti-inflammatory buffering for any residual irritation. This approach mirrors the 'skin-identical' philosophy — effective active delivery without compromising the skin's inflammatory baseline. For users who have failed with standard vitamin C serums, this is the appropriate entry point, with the option to graduate to the Boosting serum once tolerance is established.
Based on published clinical literature and dermatological research.
Ingredient Analysis
Disclaimer: Ingredient information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dermatological advice. Sources: EWG Skin Deep, EU CosIng, NIH PubChem.
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