Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream — Efficacy 4.0/5.0, Safety 4.4/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
Dr. Althea

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

MoisturizerHydration
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.4 / 5.0
System Verdict
A solid soothing moisturizer, but not a true barrier-repair heavy hitter. The efficacy score lands at 4.0 because the formula has meaningful humectant support from glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, plus legitimate calming support from panthenol, beta-glucan, madecassoside, and centella; however, niacinamide is not high enough to count as a strong treatment claim, ceramide NP is very late in the list, and the marketed sodium DNA is hype rather than a proven driver of topical benefit.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinNiacinamidePanthenolSodium HyaluronateBeta-GlucanHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTocopherolMadecassosideCeramide NP
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Hydrogenated PolydeceneC14-22 AlcoholsDicaprylyl CarbonatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideHydroxyacetophenonePolyquaternium-51ResveratrolCentella Asiatica ExtractTannic Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Coptis Japonica Root ExtractSodium DNA
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua (Water)
solvent base
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
botanical water
Propanediol
humectant solvent
Glycerin
humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
preservative booster
Hydrogenated Polydecene
emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone
silicone emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
fatty alcohol thickener
Niacinamide
multifunctional active
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
emollient
Panthenol
humectant soothing agent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
light emollient
Butylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
texture polymer
Caprylyl Methicone
silicone emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
slip and blur agent
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
emulsifier
Hydroxyacetophenone
antioxidant preservative aid
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
gelling polymer
Polyquaternium-51
film-forming humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Tromethamine
pH adjuster
Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
emulsifier
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vinyl Dimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Beta-Glucan, Resveratrol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Sodium DNA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Tannic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Phytate

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream worth it?

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream scores 4.0 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.4 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. A solid soothing moisturizer, but not a true barrier-repair heavy hitter. The efficacy score lands at 4.0 because the formula has meaningful humectant support from glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, sodium hyalurona

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream?

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream as potential irritants: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water.

How is Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-09-02. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.