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Why we love it
We would point you toward this serum if you want to make a more informed choice for uneven-looking tone. The clearly stated niacinamide and tranexamic acid levels give the formula a useful point of comparison, while its place between toner and moisturizer keeps the routine straightforward.
Ingredients
Full ingredient list
Current manufacturer-published ingredient list, checked October 23, 2026. Compare with your packaging because formulas may change.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Np, Alpha-Arbutin, Tocopherol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Format, stated ingredient levels and directions checked against Dr.Althea manufacturer information on October 23, 2026. Follow your own packaging directions and warnings.
How to use
How to use
- After cleansing and toning, let your skin dry completely.
- Apply a few drops evenly over the face and gently pat until absorbed.
- Follow with moisturizer. Finish with sunscreen when using in the daytime.
- The manufacturer recommends starting every other day if you are new to vitamin C and increasing use according to skin comfort.
Safety information
Follow the directions and warnings on your product’s packaging. Check the ingredient list before use, especially if you have known sensitivities. Stop use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
Your product label carries the most current formula, directions, and precautions.
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Vitamin C Boosting Serum
Serum & Ampoule
$23.90
A 30 ml facial serum with manufacturer-stated 63% sea buckthorn water, 5% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid. Its formula also lists vitamin C ingredients, and it is applied after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer.
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Formula and format
Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is a 30 ml facial serum. The manufacturer states 63% sea buckthorn water, 5% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid. Its current ingredient list also includes 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbic Acid.
Full ingredient list
Current manufacturer-published ingredient list, checked October 23, 2026. Compare with your packaging because formulas may change.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Np, Alpha-Arbutin, Tocopherol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Format, stated ingredient levels and directions checked against Dr.Althea manufacturer information on October 23, 2026. Follow your own packaging directions and warnings.
How to use
- After cleansing and toning, let your skin dry completely.
- Apply a few drops evenly over the face and gently pat until absorbed.
- Follow with moisturizer. Finish with sunscreen when using in the daytime.
- The manufacturer recommends starting every other day if you are new to vitamin C and increasing use according to skin comfort.
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Your questions
Where does this serum fit?
Apply to dry skin after cleansing and toning, then follow with moisturizer and daytime sunscreen.
Which ingredient levels are disclosed?
The manufacturer states 63% sea buckthorn water,5% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid. These are formula details, not a promise of a particular result.