{"title":"Dr.Althea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe stock four Dr.Althea products: the 147 Barrier Cream, a ceramide moisturiser; the light 345 Relief Cream gel-cream; the two-layer 345 Relief Cream Mist with rice bran water and centella; and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum, built on sea buckthorn water. Each product page covers who it suits and where it belongs in your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dr-althea-345-relief-cream-50ml","title":"345 Relief Cream (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr.Althea 345 Relief Cream is a light gel-cream with niacinamide and panthenol, plus tea tree leaf water, centella, madecassoside, resveratrol and ceramide NP. It helps blemish-prone skin, or skin overworked by actives, feel calmer and more comfortable without a heavy finish. The name refers to the brand's mix of 3 blemish-care, 4 nourishing and 5 soothing ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiacinamide helps balance oil and even the look of tone, while panthenol and centella keep skin comfortable. Tea tree leaf water and coptis root extract add botanical support, and sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan and ceramide NP help hold moisture in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives barrier comfort in a light gel-cream, which suits skin that finds rich creams too heavy but still feels tight or reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlemish-prone or oily skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombination skin that wants a light moisturiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin that feels irritated or tight after actives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe look of redness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe look of marks left after breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot ideal if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are sensitive to tea tree: it contains tea tree leaf water, a hydrosol rather than an essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou avoid animal-derived ingredients: it lists sodium DNA, which is often fish-derived; the source is not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour skin is very dry: you may prefer a richer cream such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-jart-ceramidin-skin-barrier-moisturizing-cream-50ml\"\u003eDr.Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiacinamide: oil balance and a more even-looking tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanthenol: comfort and hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentella asiatica, madecassoside and tea tree leaf water: a calmer feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResveratrol and tocopherol: antioxidant support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan and ceramide NP: moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetailers describe it as a lightweight, ointment-like gel cream that spreads easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes in your routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moisturiser step, after serum, morning and evening. Apply a moderate amount to the face and neck and press it in. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin should feel more comfortable from the first use. The look of redness and post-blemish marks settles gradually with steady use, a gentle routine and daily sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ml · Niacinamide, panthenol, centella · No fragrance listed · AM and PM · Dr.Althea, made in Korea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr.Althea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52554538254665,"sku":"14","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/4016\/0585\/files\/dr-althea-345-relief-cream-tube.jpg?v=1750946656"},{"product_id":"dr-althea-147-barrier-cream-50-ml","title":"147 Barrier Cream (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream is a ceramide moisturiser named after its formula: 1 patented ingredient (peony flower extract), 4 nourishing ingredients and 7 types of hyaluronic acid, with six ceramides and cholesterol. It helps dry, tight or sensitised skin feel comfortable and hydrated, with a soft, healthy-looking finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix ceramides (NP, AS, AP, NS, NG and EOP), cholesterol and fatty acids replenish the lipids that help skin hold on to water. Seven forms of hyaluronic acid, in different sizes, and glycerin draw moisture in. Avocado, kale and artemisia extracts are there for nourishment, and guaiazulene for a calmer, more comfortable feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose it as an everyday barrier moisturiser for dry, tight or sensitised skin: ceramides, cholesterol and layered hyaluronic acid in one step, with no fragrance or essential oils in the listed ingredients. It is a lighter-feeling alternative to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-jart-ceramidin-skin-barrier-moisturizing-cream-50ml\"\u003eDr.Jart+ Ceramidin Cream\u003c\/a\u003e, which contains essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, tight or dehydrated skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin that feels sensitised by retinoids or acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal to combination skin that wants moisture without greasiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryness from cold weather or central heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA daily moisturiser in a barrier-first routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot ideal if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour skin is very oily and you want a gel: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-g-r-e-d-blemish-clear-soothing-cream-70-ml\"\u003eDr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream\u003c\/a\u003e is lighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou react to plant extracts: it contains peony, coptis root, artemisia (mugwort) and gardenia extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need to know every oil: \"vegetable oil\" is listed without the plant named\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaeonia albiflora (peony) flower extract: the brand's patented ingredient, for barrier support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix ceramides with cholesterol: help keep moisture in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven forms of hyaluronic acid: hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado, kale and artemisia extracts: nourishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaiazulene: comfort for skin that feels irritated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silky cream that spreads easily and leaves no greasy residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes in your routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning and evening, as the last or second-to-last step: after toner, essence and serum. Smooth a small amount over the face and neck, avoiding the eyes. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin feels softer and more comfortable from the first use. Barrier comfort and resilience build gradually with steady daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ml · 6 ceramides, 7 hyaluronic acids · No fragrance listed · AM and PM · Dr.Althea, Korean brand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr.Althea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52792885346633,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/4016\/0585\/files\/dr-althea-147-cream-tube.png?v=1755075934"},{"product_id":"dr-althea-vitamin-c-boosting-serum-30-ml","title":"Vitamin C Boosting Serum (30ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is a brightening serum built on 63% sea buckthorn water, as printed on our box, with niacinamide, tranexamic acid and two forms of vitamin C for the look of uneven tone. It targets dullness and the look of dark spots and uneven tone, for a fresher glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiacinamide and tranexamic acid work on the look of uneven tone and the marks breakouts leave behind. Alpha-arbutin, a vitamin C derivative (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid) and ascorbic acid add to the brightening, while hyaluronic acid, panthenol and ceramide NP keep skin comfortable. Despite the name, the stated vitamin C amount is small: our box lists ascorbic acid at 100 ppm (0.01%), and Dr.Althea do not state how much 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid it contains, so we see this as a tone serum first, not a vitamin C treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose it as a first tone serum: Dr.Althea print \"suitable for sensitive skin\" on the box, and there is no fragrance in the listed ingredients. If you want a serum that states its niacinamide and tranexamic acid strengths, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anua-niacinamide-10-txa-4-serum-30ml\"\u003eAnua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum\u003c\/a\u003e gives them on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDullness and uneven skin tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe look of dark spots and post-blemish marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first brightening serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal, combination, oily or sensitive skin that wants a light serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning use under sunscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot ideal if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a high-strength vitamin C serum: the only stated vitamin C amount is ascorbic acid at 100 ppm (0.01%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou already use a strong niacinamide or tranexamic acid serum: choose one to avoid doubling up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou react to plant extracts: it contains fig, eclipta and kelp extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour skin is very reactive and you have not used niacinamide or tranexamic acid before: Dr.Althea print \"suitable for sensitive skin\" on the box, but introduce it on its own and patch test first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea buckthorn water (63%, printed on our box): the base of the formula and the source of the vitamin C name; the box does not say how much vitamin C it provides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiacinamide: tone, barrier support and oil balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranexamic acid: the look of dark spots and marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha-arbutin, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid (100 ppm on our box): supporting brightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyaluronic acid, panthenol and ceramide NP: hydration and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight, fast-absorbing serum that layers easily under moisturiser and sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes in your routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing and toner, before moisturiser, morning and evening. Spread a few drops over the face and let it absorb before moisturiser. In the morning, always finish with sunscreen, such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beauty-of-joseon-relief-sun-spf50\"\u003eBeauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin feels hydrated and fresh straight away. Brightness builds with daily use, while dark spots and marks fade gradually, and only with daily sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ml · 63% sea buckthorn water · Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, vitamin C forms · No fragrance listed · AM and PM · Dr.Althea, made in Korea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr.Althea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53127204766025,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/4016\/0585\/files\/DrAltheaVitC.png?v=1760459870"},{"product_id":"dr-althea-345-relief-cream-mist-100ml","title":"345 Relief Cream Mist (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist is a two-layer face mist, a cream layer and a watery essence layer, made with rice bran water, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, madecassoside, aloe leaf water and centella. Shaken together, it gives dry or tight-feeling skin a quick top-up of hydration and comfort, with a soft, dewy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRice bran water, glycerin and hyaluronic acid add water to the skin. Light emollients in the cream layer give a soft, cushioned feel, more like a moisturising step than a plain water spray. Madecassoside, centella and aloe help skin feel calmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the mist version of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-345-relief-cream-50ml\"\u003e345 Relief Cream\u003c\/a\u003e, for topping up hydration during the day, and lists no fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin that feels tight or dry during the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive or easily stressed skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry indoor air, heating or travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extra hydrating layer before serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal, dry and combination skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot ideal if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want it to replace your moisturiser: it is a support layer, so follow with cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou react to plant extracts: it contains apple juice, oat kernel, hollyhock and houttuynia cordata extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a matte finish: it leaves skin dewy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice bran water: the base, for hydration and softness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyaluronic acid in several forms and glycerin: hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanthenol and betaine: comfort for tight-feeling skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadecassoside, centella leaf extract and aloe leaf water: calming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLactobacillus, bifida and streptococcus thermophilus ferments: skin comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo layers that mix when shaken. It sprays as a fine mist and leaves a soft, dewy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes in your routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake to mix the two layers, close your eyes and mouth, spray evenly over the face and pat in. Use it after cleansing, before serum and moisturiser, or any time your face feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin feels more comfortable as soon as you spray. It is a comfort step, not a substitute for moisturiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml · Two-layer cream mist · No fragrance listed · AM, PM and on the go · Dr.Althea, Korean brand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr.Althea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54390953509193,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/4016\/0585\/files\/257.png?v=1778785303"}],"url":"https:\/\/kskinaura.co.uk\/collections\/dr-althea.oembed","provider":"K Skin Aura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}