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Omega+ Complex MoisturizerDr.Althea
345 Relief CreamA face moisturizer built around Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 33.60 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, PCA, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Decyl Oleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Squalane
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

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Decyl Oleate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Decyl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Oleic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Decyl Oleate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin9
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Squalane
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

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
4 / —
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →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 →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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