Alpha-H
Essential Hydration CreamDr.Althea
147 Barrier CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 67.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triolein, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Aestivum Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 2
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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