Pure Vitamin C Face Cream
147 Barrier Cream

La Roche-Posay

Pure Vitamin C Face Cream

Dr.Althea

147 Barrier Cream

A face cream built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cream
Face cream
25 ingredients
48 ingredients

Brand price

USD 54.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)1

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Madecassoside

  • Vitamin C1

    Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetyl Alcohol

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

Benefits

Concerns

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  • Aqua

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Dimethicone

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Silicones
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Isocetyl Stearate

    Emollient

    4 / —

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Mannose

    Humectant

    0 / —

  • Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
    • Anti-Aging
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Sucrose Tristearate

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Potassium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

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.

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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)

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  • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

    Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying

    Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.

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  • Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying

    Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.

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  • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

    Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

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  • Xanthan Gum

    Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling

    Xanthan gum

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