Dr. Althea
Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream
Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream is a moisturiser from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Panthenol. The brand lists 39 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Moisturise
- Formula
- 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua(Water) | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Centella Asiatica Leaf Water | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SofteningSkin conditioningScentDissolving 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. |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Polyacrylamide | BindingFilm forming | Helps ingredients hold together. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| C13-14 Isoalkane | Fragrance supportSkin conditioningDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Retinol | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol | Fragrance supportFormula UV protection | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps protect the formula itself from ultraviolet light. |
| Bakuchiol | Microbial controlAntioxidantSkin conditioningSoftening | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Glyceryl Polymethacrylate | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer | Clump control | Helps prevent particles in a formula from clumping together. |
| Laureth-7 | Fragrance supportCleansingMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cholesterol | Light stabilitySkin conditioningSofteningMixing oil and waterTexture | Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | Film formingTexture | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Sodium Phytate | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Methylpropanediol | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide Np | Skin conditioning | |
| Phenylpropanol | ScentDissolving ingredients | Adds or changes the product's scent. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Madecassoside | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Kojic Acid | AntioxidantLightening | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Dna | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: Pure Retinol 0.15% CreamChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:18.471870+00:00