Dr.Althea
147 Barrier CreamA face cream built around Vitamin E and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 260.00 · checked 26 Sept 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
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Mannitol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair30
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pantethine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne9
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis33
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris9
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin7
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane
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.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Beta-Glucan
Bulking, Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of β(1-3), β(1-4), and β(1-6) linked glucose units
Learn more about Beta-Glucan →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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