Dr.Althea
Rapid Firm Sculpting CreamA face cream built around Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 36.00 · 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Fructooligosaccharides, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Sucrose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Squalane
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Cyclohexasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclohexasiloxane →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Beta-Glucan
Bulking, Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of β(1-3), β(1-4), and β(1-6) linked glucose units
Learn more about Beta-Glucan →Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid →
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