Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream — Efficacy 3.7/5.0, Safety 4.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

MoisturizerPost-acne blemishes, irritation, barrier repair
Efficacy
Basic
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid daily moisturizer for post-acne soothing, but lacks punchy actives at clinical concentrations for true blemish transformation. Efficacy score of 3.7 reflects strong niacinamide and ceramide NP for barrier repair and brightening, paired with soothing botanicals like centella, but no disclosed concentrations (likely niacinamide under 4-5% optimal), mid-tier hydrolyzed HA over multi-molecular weights, and silicones (vinyl dimethicone) prioritizing texture over penetration; no pH issues noted but lacks synergies like vitamin C+E for antioxidants; packaging assumed tube (stable). Safety score of 4.8 due to clean vegan profile, no denatured alcohol or harsh fragrances, mild tea tree water and lavender extract pose low irritation risk for sensitive skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
NiacinamideCeramide NPBeta-GlucanHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractResveratrolMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
What Each Ingredient Does
Niacinamide
Brightens, strengthens barrier
Ceramide NP
Restores skin barrier
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Soothes irritation
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Antioxidant for blemishes
Resveratrol
Antioxidant protection
Beta-Glucan
Nourishes and soothes
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Deep hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate
Surface moisture retention
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Tea tree soothing
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, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Resveratrol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract[3][2]

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream worth it?

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid daily moisturizer for post-acne soothing, but lacks punchy actives at clinical concentrations for true blemish transformation. Efficacy score of 3.7 reflects strong niacinamide and ceramide NP for barrier repair an

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's analysis found no flagged irritants in Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream. It scores 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety.

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: 2026-04-18. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.