2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Dr.Althea
Natural Radiance Essence
face essence
Dr.Althea
face essence
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Take the skin testThe Dr. Althea Natural Radiance Essence is an ampoule-type essence that brightens and revitalizes dull skin. Formulated with 85% of Kakadu Plum Extract (which contains 150 times more Vitamin C than a lemon!), this essence works to even out dark spots on the skin and reduce any hyperpigmentation. This lightweight, fast-absorbing essence is infused with a potent blend of botanical extracts, vitamins, and skin-revitalizing nutrients to awaken dull, tired skin and promote a naturally radiant complexion.
Natural Radiance Essence is a watery-light essence from Dr.Althea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 34 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol and Propanediol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Panthenol and Squalane.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycosaminoglycans, hydrolyzed
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Limonene
Limonene
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 34 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Mentha Aquatica Water is the aqueous solution obtained from the steam distillate of the Water Mint, Mentha aquatica L., Lamiaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa by the microorganism, Saccharomyces
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza Sativa (rice) by the microorganism, Lactobacillus
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Panax Ginseng Root by the microorganisms, Lactobacilus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgarcus and Lactobacillus casei.
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation of soybean by the microorganism Lactobacillus
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of potato extract by the microorganism, Saccharomyces
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Coix Lachryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed by the microorganism, Saccharomyces
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycosaminoglycans, hydrolyzed
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
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Shares 15 key ingredients with Natural Radiance Essence: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
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Shares 13 key ingredients with Natural Radiance Essence: Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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Shares 12 key ingredients with Natural Radiance Essence: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin
NEOGEN
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MENTHA AQUATICA WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT, BENZYL GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CARBOMER, SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, ARGININE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, SQUALANE, LACTOBACILLUS/RICE FERMENT, LACTOBACILLUS/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/POTATO EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE, SACCHAROMYCES/COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED FERMENT FILTRATE, CITRUS GRANDIS PEEL OIL, HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, GLUTATHIONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.
Use after cleansing and toning. Take a proper amount. Gently massage the skin following the skin's texture. Tip: For best results, apply Natural Radiance Essence immediately after cleansing while your skin is still slightly damp to maximize absorption. Gently pat it in with your fingertips to boost circulation and enhance its radiance-boosting effects.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Limonene.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Limonene.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 34 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Dr.Althea.
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