Dr.Althea
345 Relief CreamA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Resveratrol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olus Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Olus Oil, Sodium Lactate, Squalane
Concerns
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 Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olus Oil, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olus Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →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 →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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