Curél Intensive Moisture Care Powder in Balm vs Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream

Curél

Dr.Althea

A face cream built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.

A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cream

21 ingredients

48 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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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Zinc Oxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dextrin Palmitate, Hydroxyundecanoic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
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.
Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Barium Sulfate
Colorant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Fragrance
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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)
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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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Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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