# Dr. Alethea skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dr-alethea The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland. Dr. Alethea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd.. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viral-k-beauty-brand-dr-althea-expands-us-retail-presence-with-ulta-beauty-nationwide-launch-302599638.html) Skincare enthusiasts love Dr. Alethea for its nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Gentle [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/vitamin-c) Serum for acne-prone skin. The brand focuses on delivering reliable hydration and gentle daily care. This page covers some of the most popular Dr. Alethea products; for the whole Dr. Alethea range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg63b144e5e6). ### Dr. Alethea [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Gentle Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-alethea/gentle-vitamin-c-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [€21.77 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B0C1MZ3RPH?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is Dr. Alethea worth it? Dr. Alethea is worth considering as the Dr. Alethea products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates the Dr. Alethea-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are Dr. Alethea's best products? Dr. Alethea has one product on this page, the Gentle [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/vitamin-c) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum), which fits all skin types at an Average level. However, the brand-focused routines for Dr. Alethea rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Does Dr. Alethea cause breakouts? Dr. Alethea is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Dr. Alethea products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi rates the Dr. Alethea-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Dr. Alethea fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Dr. Alethea products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Dr. Alethea products? The Dr. Alethea products on this page feature key ingredients such as [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/niacinamide) and vitamin C derivatives that help brighten dark spots and smooth the skin. Every product listed for the brand on this page is also free of added fragrance. [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Polymers, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) ### How do I build a Dr. Alethea skincare routine? To build a Dr. Alethea skincare routine, apply the Gentle Vitamin C Serum as your main step. Lovi rates this Dr. Alethea-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy Dr. Alethea, and how much does it cost? You can buy Dr. Alethea in Ireland, where prices on this page range from €21.77. ### What are good alternatives to Dr. Alethea? Good alternatives to Dr. Alethea with brand pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates a Dr. Alethea-focused routine as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Dr. Alethea vs SKIN1004: which is better? Dr. Alethea is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Dr. Alethea-focused routines Superior for all of these skin types, compared to SKIN1004-focused routines which rate High for several of them. Lovi rates Dr. Alethea Superior specifically for oily skin, whereas SKIN1004 rates High for that skin type. ### Who owns Dr. Alethea, and where is it from? Dr. Alethea is a Korean brand founded in 2014, owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd.. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viral-k-beauty-brand-dr-althea-expands-us-retail-presence-with-ulta-beauty-nationwide-launch-302599638.html) ### Is Dr. Alethea cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Dr. Alethea as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Dr. Alethea's key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf water · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Formulation and evaluation of antisebum secretion effects of sea buckthorn w/o emulsion](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21814424/) Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract · Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2010 - [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-0-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023 - [Clinical and sebumetric evaluation of topical emulsions in the treatment of acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25254008/) Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract · Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014 - [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-0-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025 - [Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25362595/) Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract · Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014 - [Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40391588/) Camellia sinensis leaf water · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025 - [Efficacy of anti-sebum moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% epigallocatechin gallate in seborrhea: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37194909/) Camellia sinensis leaf water · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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