Vitamin C Boosting Serum
Serum · 30 mL
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Key ingredients
Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine
Made for
Full ingredients (43)
- 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
Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.
Product details
Brighten + even tone
A sea buckthorn water serum with niacinamide and tranexamic acid for dark spots, dullness and uneven tone.
Dr. Althea builds this serum on sea buckthorn water, a natural source of vitamin C, in place of most of the water. Niacinamide, tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin target dark spots, centella keeps it gentle enough for sensitive skin, and the light texture absorbs fast without greasiness.
- Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) water
- 63%
- Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) water
- Niacinamide
- 5%
- Niacinamide
- Tranexamic acid
- 2%
- Tranexamic acid
What’s inside
The ingredients doing the work
Sea buckthorn water
The base of the formula and a natural source of vitamin C. Refines overall tone and helps even out pigmentation for a more radiant look.
No. 1 of 43 on the list
Niacinamide + alpha-arbutin
A brightening pair that helps fade the look of dark spots and refreshes dull skin.
No. 3, 37 of 43 on the list
Tranexamic acid
Helps minimise discolouration and even out skin tone, at a level Dr. Althea chose to work without irritation.
No. 11 of 43 on the list
Vitamin C
A stable vitamin C derivative alongside pure vitamin C, for extra brightening support.
No. 23, 34 of 43 on the list
Centella + hyaluronic acid
Centella soothes and comforts delicate skin while a blend of hyaluronic acids gives lasting hydration.
No. 2, 19, 21, 35, 43 of 43 on the list
Supporting botanicals
- Kelp
- False daisy
- Fig
- Bifida ferment
How to use
Morning or night, after toner
- 1
Prep
Cleanse and apply toner.
- 2
Dispense
Release a few drops of serum with the dropper.
- 3
Pat in
Spread over the face and pat gently until absorbed. It sinks in fast, so it layers easily under makeup.
- 4
Seal
Follow with moisturiser, and with sunscreen in the morning.
Brighter, more even-looking skin
A light, fast-absorbing vitamin serum that takes on dark spots and dullness, gently enough for sensitive skin.
Good to know
- Made for sensitive skin, per Dr. Althea, with no artificial colourants or fragrance.
- Vegan and cruelty-free, per Dr. Althea.
- Brightening serums work best alongside daily sunscreen, since sun exposure darkens spots.
- This is the renewed formula, labelled 63% Hippophae Rhamnoides Water. The older bottle was labelled Vita Boosting Complex 20%.
- 30 mL dropper bottle.