{"product_id":"dr-althea-gentle-c-serum","title":"Dr.Althea — Gentle C Serum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eDr.Althea — Gentle C Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #CCCCCC .5pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #CCCCCC .5pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 4.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; color: #888888;\"\u003e30ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #8b6f6f; letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003eWHAT IT DOES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eVitamin C, Beginner-Friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eA gentle, beginner-friendly vitamin C serum purpose-built for sensitive and first-time vitamin C users. Formulated with under 20 carefully chosen ingredients, it delivers 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 5% Niacinamide, and 20% Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract in a watery, non-sticky texture — brightening, smoothing, and evening skin tone without the pH sensitivity or irritation of traditional ascorbic acid formulas. A unique dual-layer oil capsule delivery system preserves vitamin C efficacy at room temperature and maximises absorption on application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #8b6f6f; letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003eKEY INGREDIENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s22\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eA stabilised vitamin C derivative that penetrates deeper into the skin without causing the redness, stinging, or yellowing associated with pure L-ascorbic acid formulas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s22\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eSea Buckthorn extract naturally rich in Vitamins C, E, and K — the primary vitamin C source in this formula, providing antioxidant protection and brightening alongside the 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s22\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide (5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eBrightens uneven skin tone, reduces dullness, minimises pores, and reinforces the barrier — making this serum a comprehensive daily brightening and skin health step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s22\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water (Green Tea)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eThe soothing active in this formula — rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that calm irritation and make this serum safe for reactive and acne-prone skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s22\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdenosine\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eA clinically recognised anti-ageing active that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, adding an elasticity-supporting benefit to the brightening formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 24.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #8b6f6f; letter-spacing: 2.0pt;\"\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eAfter cleansing and toning, apply a moderate amount evenly to the face and pat lightly for better absorption. Follow with moisturiser. Use in the morning and always follow with SPF. Suitable for daily use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s26\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eSuitable for sensitive and all skin types · Fragrance-free · Artificial colour-free · Vegan · Acne-safe · Use with SPF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GlassSkin Studio Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48350601674852,"sku":null,"price":38.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/6574\/2692\/files\/HIKOCO_DrAlthea_GentleVitaminCSerum_01.webp?v=1777625950","url":"https:\/\/glassskinstudio.co.nz\/products\/dr-althea-gentle-c-serum","provider":"GlassSkin Studio  Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}