Dermalogica
multivitamin power recovery creamDr.Althea
147 Barrier CreamA face cream built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 97.00 · checked 8 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Polyglycerin-10, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
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 Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Laureth-23, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis21
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Laureth-23, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trideceth-6 Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Laureth-23, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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
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.
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 →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 →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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