1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Dr.Althea
Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser
face cleanser
Dr.Althea
face cleanser
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Take the skin testDr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser is a gentle, water-based pore care solution designed to melt away excess sebum and unclog pores without irritation. This lightweight formula combines hydrating agents, including glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, and butylene glycol, with a potent botanical complex featuring burdock root, chrysanthemum flower, willow bark, witch hazel, peppermint extract, seaweed, and algae to gently soothe and refresh the skin. The liquid texture makes it perfect for targeted application, dissolving built-up oil and blackheads for smoother, clearer skin.
Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser is a cushioning cleanser from Dr.Althea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 37 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol and Saussurea Involucrata Extract.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract and Phytosterols.
On richness alone it suits Balanced 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, oil control, 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 fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd 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.
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)
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Arctium Lappa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Burdock, Arctium lappa L., Asteraceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
25th 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
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
28th 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
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.
Mentha Piperita Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
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 "Cleanse" 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 37 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd 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
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Arctium Lappa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Burdock, Arctium lappa L., Asteraceae
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Chrysanthemum sinense, Asteraceae
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Codonopsis lanceolata, Campanulaceae
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Hovenia, Hovenia dulcis, Rhamnaceae
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Magnolia Kobus Flower Extract is the extracts of the flowers of Magnolia kobus, Magnoliaceae.
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae.
14th 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, isooctadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium hydroxide
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Piperita Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh leaves of the Eucaluptus, Eucalyptus globulus and other species of Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae. Syn. Yuukari Yu (Japanese)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae
25th 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
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae
28th 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
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Epilobium Angustifolium Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Rose Bay, Epilobium angustifolium L., Onagraceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Bean, Phaseolus radiatus L., Leguminosae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Enteromorpha compressa, Ulvaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Gelidium cartilagineum, Gelidiaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is an extract of the Alga, Undaria pinnatifida, Alariaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract is an extract of the pulp of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saussurea Involucrata Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Saussurea involucrata, Asteraceae
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WATER, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT EXTRACT, CHRYSANTHEMUM SINENSE FLOWER EXTRACT, CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA ROOT EXTRACT, HOVENIA DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT, MAGNOLIA KOBUS FLOWER EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-10 ISOSTEARATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACT, PHYTOSTEROLS, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL, SODIUM GLUCONATE, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL, PANTHENOL, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM LEAF EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, PHASEOLUS RADIATUS SEED EXTRACT, ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA EXTRACT, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, ADANSONIA DIGITATA PULP EXTRACT, SAUSSUREA INVOLUCRATA EXTRACT.
PANTHENOL.
Rinse your face with warm water to open pores. Dampen a cotton pad with the liquid cleanser and place it on oily or congested areas for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pad and gently wipe away sebum and impurities with a cotton swab. Rinse your skin again with lukewarm water and continue with your skincare routine.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced 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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil. 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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
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 Mentha Piperita Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil.
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, first step.
It lists 37 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Dr.Althea.
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