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Dr. Althea Skin Balancing Uv Essence
Dr. Althea
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Quick product notes serve as a convenient method to determine if a product aligns with the preferences of skincare enthusiasts by being free from commonly avoided ingredients. These preferences arise due to various factors, including personal experiences, sensitivities, health considerations, and more.
Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (2) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (3) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (2) Ingredient:
Brightening from (2) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 43 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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B
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Dipropylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Zinc Oxide (Skin Protecting, Cosmetic Colorant, Sunscreen Agent, Bulking Agent) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for oily skin
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A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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Polyglyceryl 3 Methylglucose Distearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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B
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Cetearyl Olivate (Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sorbitan Olivate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Stearic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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B
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Lauroyl Lysine (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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Adenosine (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Leontopodium Alpinum Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Betula Alba Juice (Tonic, Astringent) |
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A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Bifida Ferment Filtrate (Skin Conditioning) |
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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B
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Centella Asiatica Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Cleansing, Soothing, Smoothing) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract (Antioxidant) |
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract (Humectant, Astringent, Soothing) |
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Brightening
![]() Acne fighting
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B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
![]() Good for oily skin
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Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Plankton Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Antimicrobial Agent) |
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Arginine Ferulate (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract (Tonic) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Allergen
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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A
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Benzyl Benzoate (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Antimicrobial) |
![]() Allergen
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