Dr. Althea
0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum
0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum is a serum from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Panthenol. The brand lists 32 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Serum
- Formula
- 32 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
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Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Dibutyl Adipate | SofteningSkin conditioningFilm formingFlexible textureDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil | SofteningSkin conditioningScent | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | SofteningSkin conditioningAbsorbingBindingFormula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Clump controlFormula stabilityFilm formingFormula appearanceTexture | Helps prevent particles in a formula from clumping together. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Betula Alba Juice | AstringentToning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Retinol | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Bakuchiol | Microbial controlAntioxidantSkin conditioningSoftening | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Polyisobutene | BindingFilm formingTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | Moisture bindingTexture | Attracts and holds water. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Disodium Edta | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| PVM/MA Copolymer | BindingFormula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Sorbitan Oleate | Fragrance supportMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CleansingFoamingFragrance support | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps produce foam by trapping air in a liquid. |
| Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract | Skin conditioningToning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Borago Officinalis Extract | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract | AstringentSkin conditioning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract | AstringentSebum controlSkin conditioningComfort | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to limit sebum production. |
| Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract | CleansingOdour controlScentRefreshingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: 0.1 Gentle Retinol SerumChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:12.318721+00:00