Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream — Efficacy 4.1/5.0, Safety 4.4/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream

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
What Each Ingredient Does
Ceramide NP
Barrier repair lipid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Multi-molecular weight humectant
Glycerin
Humectant and skin conditioner
Panthenol
Soothing humectant
Cholesterol
Barrier lipid component
Squalane
Emollient and occlusive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant vitamin E
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
Patented barrier enhancer
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Fragrant essential oil
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Cellulose Gum, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cholesterol, Fructooligosaccharides, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Carnosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Guaiazulene, Arginine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol[1][2][3][5]

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream worth it?

Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 4.1 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.4 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. 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 ba

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream?

Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream as potential irritants: Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil.

How is Dr. Althea 147 Barrier 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.