Dr.Althea
Melaclear CreamSkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Face CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 29.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linolenic Acid
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

Antioxidant
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 2
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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 →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 →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →
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