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8.3

Dr. Althea

147 Barrier Cream

Name: Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream
Brand: Dr. Althea

moisturiser

Overall score8.3

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Dipropylene Glycol

Glycol-based humectant

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

Score breakdown

Overall

8.3

Hydration Efficacy9.8

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength3.5

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream stand out

Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is an excellent moisturiser with an overall score of 8.3/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Dipropylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Methyl Trimethicone
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

53 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Glycerin #3Dipropylene Glycol #4Cetearyl Alcohol #5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #6Methyl Trimethicone #7Hydrogenated Polydecene #82-Hexanediol #9Phenyl Trimethicone #11Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer #12Glyceryl Stearate Se #13Cetearyl Olivate #14Palmitic Acid #15Sorbitan Olivate #16C12-16 Alcohols #17Behenyl Alcohol #18Stearic Acid #19Hydrogenated Lecithin #20Microcrystalline Cellulose #21Cetearyl Glucoside #24Butylene Glycol #25Ceramide Np #26Ethylhexylglycerin #27C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate #28Squalane #29Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer #30Panthenol #31Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate #32Glyceryl Polymethacrylate #33Cellulose Gum #34Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil #35Cholesterol #36Fructooligosaccharides #38Disodium Edta #39Beta-Glucan #40Sodium Hyaluronate #41Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract #42Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract #44Carnosine #45Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid #46Methylpropanediol #47Maltodextrin #50Arginine #51Carbomer #52Phenoxyethanol #53Tocopherol #55Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil #56Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract #58Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate #59Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate #61Hyaluronic Acid #63Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer #66Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient20
Draws in moisture9
Softens and smooths9
Holds the formula together6
Works on your skin5
Formula balancers2
Keeps the product fresh2

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