{"product_id":"dr-althea-pure-retinol-0-15-cream-20g","title":"Dr. Althea Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream – 20g","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Althea Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a concentrated and lightweight retinol cream designed to care for early signs of aging and improve the quality of the skin surface. It contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epure retinol at a concentration of 0.15% (1,500 ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin firmness and elasticity, smooth texture, and enhance clarity and even-looking tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It features a formula suitable for those who want to start retinol care with an effective and balanced concentration, along with moisturizing and soothing ingredients that help support skin comfort during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formula combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.15% retinol, 1,000 ppm bakuchiol, and 10,000 ppm panthenol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentella leaf water, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Vitamin E, Kojic Acid, and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This blend works to \u003cstrong\u003esmooth the appearance of the skin and support elasticity, the protective barrier, and hydration\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the radiance-supporting ingredients help improve the appearance of dullness and uneven tone. 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