The Derma Co 4% Urea Deep Moisturizing Cream with Urea vs Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream

The Derma Co

Dr.Althea

A face moisturizer, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Face moisturizer

26 ingredients

38 ingredients

Brand price

INR 329.00 · 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 India

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid

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

May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Laureth-7, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Cocos Nucifera Oil

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 / —
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Urea
Humectant
0 / —
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Xylitol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Glucose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera (Date Palm) Extract

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.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →