Dr.Althea
Vitamin C Boosting Serum (30 ml)
- Regular price £18.99
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A brightening serum designed to lift dullness, even out dark spots, and boost daily glow. The fast-absorbing texture slots into any routine and pairs with hydrators and SPF for noticeable radiance and a smoother-looking complexion.
Who is it for?
✔ Anyone dealing with dullness or uneven tone
✔ Post-blemish marks that linger
✔ Normal, combination, oily, or dry skin
✔ Makeup/SPF wearers who want a brightening step that won’t pill
Why you’ll love it
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Visible glow: helps fade the look of dark marks and sallow tone
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Daily defense: antioxidant support to help protect against environmental stress
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Plays nicely: layers with hydrators, niacinamide, and sunscreen
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Texture you’ll use: sinks in fast, no greasiness, no stick
Free-from / Ethics
Alcohol-free feel. No added essential oils. Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free stance. Always check your local label.
How to Start
• Sensitive skin: begin once nightly for the first 1–2 weeks.
• Most skin types: use morning and night from day one.
• After 2–4 weeks, continue twice daily for steady brightening.
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How to Apply
• Cleanse and (optional) tone.
• Dispense 2–3 drops into palms.
• Press over face and neck, focus on areas with dark spots.
• Follow with moisturiser. In the morning, finish with SPF.
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Safety Notes
• Contains brightening actives (vitamin C derivative, niacinamide, tranexamic acid) — avoid layering with strong acids or retinoids the same evening when starting.
• Daily SPF is essential for best results.
• If irritation occurs, pause and reintroduce gradually.
• Pregnant or nursing? Generally gentle, but check with your healthcare provider if unsure.
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Patch-test first! Every skin is unique — what my skin loves, yours might not. Dab a little behind your ear or on your jawline and wait 24 h before full use.
Full Ingredients (INCI)
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.
Key Ingredients Explained
• Niacinamide (5%) – Brightens uneven tone, supports the barrier, and refines texture.
• Tranexamic Acid (2%) – Targets dark spots and post-blemish marks for a more even look.
• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Ascorbic Acid – Stabilised and pure vitamin C forms that boost radiance and antioxidant defense.
• Sea Buckthorn Water (Hippophae Rhamnoides) – Naturally vitamin-rich base that adds gentle brightening and nourishment.
• Centella Asiatica Waters/Extract – Calms and comforts while supporting recovery.
• 8-Type Hyaluronic Acid Complex (incl. Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed HA, Sodium Acetylated HA) – Multi-level hydration for plump, bouncy skin.
• Alpha-Arbutin – Additional tone-evening support to fade stubborn discoloration.
• Ceramide NP + Hydrogenated Lecithin – Skin-identical lipids that reinforce the barrier and lock in moisture.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) + CoQ10 (Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone) – Antioxidants that help defend against environmental stress.
We dispatch all orders within 1 working day Monday–Friday from our London, UK base.
All UK orders are sent with Royal Mail Tracked.
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UK Delivery
UK Standard — £3.99
Royal Mail Tracked Delivery, estimated 2–3 working days from dispatch.
Free on orders over £30.
UK Express — £5.50
Royal Mail Tracked Express Delivery, estimated 1–2 working days from dispatch.
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EU Delivery
EU Tracked Delivery — £12.99
Estimated 3–7 working days from dispatch.
Free on orders over €150.
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USA Delivery
USA Express Tracked Delivery
Calculated at checkout. Estimated 5-7 business days from dispatch, depending on the courier service available.
Orders are shipped from our London, UK base using an international tracked courier service.
For USA orders, applicable duties and taxes are calculated at checkout where available.
Please note that delivery times may be affected by customs processing, local holidays and courier delays in the destination country.
Some products may not be available for USA delivery due to local shipping or product restrictions.