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Dr. Althea Dr.Althea Pure Vitamin C 50% Boosting Powder Versus Dr. Althea Face Blur Finishing Powder

Setting Spray & Powder
Setting Spray & Powder
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 

When to use

5 Routines
80% use in am
20% use in pm
100% use every day
1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day