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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream
MoisturizerBarrier repair and hydration
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.4 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid barrier moisturizer with good actives, but essential oil fragrance and unknown concentrations drag down perfection. Efficacy score of 4.1 reflects strong synergy from Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, and 7 HA forms for barrier repair, plus emollients like Squalane; no major flaws like jar packaging or pH issues for non-acids, but actives likely mid-to-low concentration (not quantified beyond 10,000ppm for some extracts) prevents 5.0; safety docked to 4.5 for Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (potential irritant) despite clean profile otherwise[1][2][3][4].
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Ceramide NPSodium HyaluronateGlycerinPanthenolCholesterolSqualaneTocopherol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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