Dr.Althea
345 Relief CreamVT Cosmetics
Retinal Pro Cream 0.1A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.18 · checked 26 Sept 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 alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
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
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Distearate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
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 Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phosphatidylcholine, Phytosphingosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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.
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 →Vinyl Dimethicone
Viscosity Controlling
Vinyl Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →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 →Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Caprylyl Methicone →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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