Curél Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Facial Milk vs Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream

Curél

Dr.Althea

A face moisturizer, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer

19 ingredients

38 ingredients

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Brand price

USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
POE sorbitan stearate
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Silicones
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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.
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →