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Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 15ml product shot
Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream tube
Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 15ml product shot
Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream tube

Dr.Althea

147 Barrier Cream (15ml)

  • £8.90
Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream is a fragrance-free barrier cream for skin that feels dry, tight, rough or easily upset, here in a 15 ml size that's perfect for trying it or for travel. It pairs ceramide NP with squalane, ectoin, centella and several forms of hyaluronic acid, with blue guaiazulene giving it a soft tint. What it doesCeramide NP and squalane help keep moisture in, while the hyaluronic acids and glycerin draw it in. Ectoin, centella and guaiazulene help skin feel calm and comfortable, so it's a good partner for retinoids and other strong actives. Why we chose itIt's one of the most-loved barrier creams in Korean skincare, and the 15 ml size lets you try it before committing to the full tube. It's fragrance-free and works morning and night. Best forDry, tight or flaky-feeling skinSkin that feels uncomfortable with activesTrying a barrier cream before buying the full sizeTravel and gym bagsNot ideal ifYou want a very light gel: this is a richer, comforting creamKey ingredientsCeramide NP and squalane: help keep moisture inHyaluronic acid: moistureEctoin and centella: comfortGuaiazulene: calm, and the soft blue tintTexture and finishA rich, comfortable cream in a 15 ml tube. Where it goes in your routineThe last step of your routine, morning and night. With strong actives such as retinoids, Dr.Althea suggest a thin layer before and after the active. What to expectSkin feels softer and more comfortable after applying. Barrier creams work best with daily use. Good to knowFragrance-free. Guaiazulene gives the cream a light blue tint. Quick facts: 15 ml tube · Ceramide NP, squalane, ectoin · Fragrance-free · Morning and night · Dr.Althea, made in Korea
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  • Ceramide NP, squalane, ectoin
  • For dry, tight or easily upset skin
  • Fragrance-free, AM and PM
  • 15 ml try-me size
Helps with
DrynessDamaged skin barrierSensitivityFlakiness
Best for
DrySensitive

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Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream is a fragrance-free barrier cream for skin that feels dry, tight, rough or easily upset, here in a 15 ml size that's perfect for trying it or for travel. It pairs ceramide NP with squalane, ectoin, centella and several forms of hyaluronic acid, with blue guaiazulene giving it a soft tint.

What it does

Ceramide NP and squalane help keep moisture in, while the hyaluronic acids and glycerin draw it in. Ectoin, centella and guaiazulene help skin feel calm and comfortable, so it's a good partner for retinoids and other strong actives.

Why we chose it

It's one of the most-loved barrier creams in Korean skincare, and the 15 ml size lets you try it before committing to the full tube. It's fragrance-free and works morning and night.

Best for

  • Dry, tight or flaky-feeling skin
  • Skin that feels uncomfortable with actives
  • Trying a barrier cream before buying the full size
  • Travel and gym bags

Not ideal if

  • You want a very light gel: this is a richer, comforting cream

Key ingredients

  • Ceramide NP and squalane: help keep moisture in
  • Hyaluronic acid: moisture
  • Ectoin and centella: comfort
  • Guaiazulene: calm, and the soft blue tint

Texture and finish

A rich, comfortable cream in a 15 ml tube.

Where it goes in your routine

The last step of your routine, morning and night. With strong actives such as retinoids, Dr.Althea suggest a thin layer before and after the active.

What to expect

Skin feels softer and more comfortable after applying. Barrier creams work best with daily use.

Good to know

Fragrance-free. Guaiazulene gives the cream a light blue tint.

Quick facts: 15 ml tube · Ceramide NP, squalane, ectoin · Fragrance-free · Morning and night · Dr.Althea, made in Korea

What does Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream do?

It's a barrier cream for dry, tight or easily upset skin. Ceramide NP and squalane help keep moisture in, hyaluronic acid adds moisture, and ectoin, centella and guaiazulene help skin feel calm.

Is the 15ml Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream the same as the 50ml?

It's the same cream in a smaller tube, so you can try it or take it travelling.

Can I use Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream with retinol?

Yes. Dr.Althea suggest a thin layer, then your retinoid, then another layer, which helps a retinoid routine feel more comfortable.

Is Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream fragrance-free?

Yes, there's no added fragrance.

  • Use as the last step of your skincare, morning and night.
  • Smooth over face and neck and press in.
  • With retinoids: a thin layer before and after the retinoid.

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C14-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Ectoin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Tocopherol, Betaine, Guaiazulene, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Betulin, Beta-Glucan, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Good to know

  • Fragrance-free
  • No retinoid, no acids

UK Delivery

Orders under £25
Shipping: £2.99
Service: Royal Mail Tracked 48

Orders £25 and over
Shipping: FREE
Service: Royal Mail Tracked 24

Dispatch & Delivery Times

  • Orders placed before 1pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day.
  • Orders placed after 1:00 PM are dispatched the next working day.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 typically delivers within 2 working days.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 aims for next working day delivery.

So for orders £25 and over placed before 1pm on a working day:

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Please note that delivery times are estimates and may occasionally vary during busy periods, bank holidays or due to Royal Mail delays.

147 Barrier Cream (15ml)

£8.90