Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer vs Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream

Kiehl's

Dr.Althea

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer

19 ingredients

38 ingredients

Brand price

INR 3500.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cera Alba, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Squalane
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
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 Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Triethanolamine
Cleansing
2 / 0
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
3 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Silicones
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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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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 →
Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →