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.
UK Delivery
Orders under £25
Shipping: £2.99
Service: Royal Mail Tracked 48
Orders £25 and over
Shipping: FREE
Service: Royal Mail Tracked 24
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Dispatch & Delivery Times
- Orders placed before 1:00 PM Monday–Friday are dispatched the same working day.
- Orders placed after 1:00 PM are dispatched the next working day.
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 typically delivers within 2 working days.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 aims for next working day delivery.
So for orders £25 and over placed before 1pm on a working day:
Order before 1pm → dispatched same day → Royal Mail Tracked 24 aims to deliver the next working day.
Please note that delivery times are estimates and may occasionally vary during busy periods, bank holidays or due to Royal Mail delays.