Dr. Althea
In the bottle, the pale blue liquid has the hold of a jelly. A light flick of the wrist, one press, and it turns into a very fine rain that settles on the skin like dew. At the office under air conditioning, on a plane or over make-up at the end of the afternoon, it is the gesture that brings back bounce to skin that feels tight.
A hydrating face mist in a jelly format
The formula bets everything on water and on what holds it. Sea water comes right after water, with its mineral salts. Then come glycerin, beta-glucan, xylitol and three forms of hyaluronic acid of different sizes: the larger ones stay on the surface and give a supple feel, the smaller ones settle into the upper layers of the epidermis. The result shows straight away: smoother skin, a dewy glow, no sticky film.
PDRN (Sodium DNA) also appears in the list, far behind the salt: it is a touch of comfort, not the main active. The blue tint comes from a malachite extract, a mineral. No fragrance appears in the composition, and the brand presents the mist as vegan.
How to use
Gently shake the bottle to loosen the jelly. Three ways to use it:
- as a serum: spray close up on cleansed skin, after the toner, then pat in before your cream;
- as a mist: at arm's length, eyes closed, whenever the skin feels tight during the day;
- over make-up: from a good distance, then leave to dry without touching.
A mist does not replace a cream: on dry skin, always seal with a richer care, otherwise the water evaporates and the tight feeling returns.
Which skin is it for
All dehydrated skin, including oily or combination skin, that lacks water without lacking sebum. Sensitive skin appreciates it for its fragrance-free list. If your skin is truly dry and asks for lipids, see it as a complement, not as your main care.
Product details
- Size: 100 ml
- Brand: Dr. Althea, see the whole Dr. Althea selection
- Product type: hydrating face mist, sprayable jelly texture
- Ingredients (INCI): Aqua (Water), Sea Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tripropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Xylitol, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Gellan Gum, Sodium DNA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malachite Extract, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Disodium EDTA
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use only. Spray with the eyes closed and do not inhale. Do not use on broken skin. Stop if irritation occurs. Keep out of the reach of children and store away from heat.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the mist blue?
The colour comes from the malachite extract listed in the composition. It leaves no tint on the skin once sprayed.
Can I spray it over make-up?
Yes, from a distance and in a fine layer. Leave it to dry without patting so as not to shift the foundation.
Does it replace a serum or a cream?
Applied close up, it can stand in for a light hydrating serum. It does not replace a cream, which remains necessary to hold in the water.
How does it differ from the Aqua Marine Deep Serum?
The serum from the same line is more concentrated and is used morning and evening in the routine. The mist is mainly a quick gesture, to repeat during the day.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Its composition contains neither fragrance nor denatured alcohol, which makes it easy to tolerate. Do a test if you often react.
A 100 ml bottle that follows your day and complements an intense hydration routine without weighing it down.
