1 / 4Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream – Korean Barrier Repair Moisturizer
Description
Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream is a rich, non-comedogenic Korean moisturizer for dry, tight, or barrier-stressed skin. It replenishes moisture and helps keep it from escaping, so skin feels softer, cushioned, and comfortable again — especially overnight, in cold weather, or alongside strong actives.
Key Benefits
- Barrier recovery — helps strengthen a weakened moisture barrier and improve skin resilience
- Deep, lasting hydration — replenishes moisture and helps prevent it from escaping
- Dryness relief — comforts tightness, flaking, and roughness
- Rich, comfortable finish — nourishing without feeling excessively heavy or greasy
- Sensitive-skin tested — clinically tested non-comedogenic by the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences
How to Use
Apply as the final step of your skincare routine and press gently into the skin until absorbed. When using retinoids or other strong actives, try the sandwich method: a light layer before the active and another on top to seal in moisture.
Key Ingredients
- Ectoin — helps skin hold on to moisture
- Ceramide NP — supports the skin barrier
- Squalane — softens and conditions
- Beta-Glucan & Betaine — hydrate and comfort
- Hyaluronic Acid complex — multi-weight hydration
- Guaiazulene — an azulene-derived ingredient behind the cream's pale blue tint
Skin Type
Dry, dehydrated, sensitive-feeling, or barrier-stressed skin · 50ml
FAQ
What is the difference between Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream and 345 Relief Cream?↓
147 Barrier Cream is the richer of the two, made for dry or barrier-stressed skin and well suited to nighttime. 345 Relief Cream is a lightweight moisturizer for acne-prone skin and daytime use. Dr.Althea suggests 345 in the morning and 147 at night.
Is 147 Barrier Cream non-comedogenic?↓
Yes. According to Dr.Althea, it was clinically tested as non-comedogenic and for sensitive skin by the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences.
Can I use 147 Barrier Cream with retinol?↓
Yes. Dr.Althea recommends the sandwich method: apply a light layer first, follow with your retinoid, then add another layer on top to seal in moisture and cushion the skin.
What is ectoin in skincare?↓
Ectoin is a moisture-binding molecule that helps skin hold on to water and stay comfortable in dry or cold conditions. It is one of the key ingredients Dr.Althea lists for 147 Barrier Cream, alongside betaine, beta-glucan, and hyaluronic acid.
