SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 vs Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream

SkinCeuticals

Dr.Althea

A face cream built around Retinoid, for smoothing and barrier repair.

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

Face cream

22 ingredients

48 ingredients

Brand price

USD 80.00 · checked 28 Sept 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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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric 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

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Propanediol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Myristate
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Myristate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —

Water
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Fragrance
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
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