Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream is a lightweight gel-cream built specifically for post-acne care, for skin that's calming down after breakouts but still feels red, sensitive, or unpredictable. It's not positioned as a heavy, all-purpose moisturizer, it's meant for the specific job of helping skin recover.
Built Around Madecassoside
The formula centers on Madecassoside, an ingredient derived from Centella Asiatica with real published research behind it, not just marketing language. Studies have linked it to improved skin firmness, hydration, and texture over time, along with a reduction in the kind of pigmentation that sun exposure can leave behind after a breakout.
Three Ingredients Working on Blemish Relief
Niacinamide, Resveratrol, and Tannic Acid work together as the formula's core blemish-relief ingredients, calming inflammation and helping fade the uneven tone that often lingers after acne clears. Adenosine is also included, working over time to help soften the look of deeper lines.
Lightweight, Not Heavy
Despite everything packed into this formula, it's designed to absorb quickly, in under a minute, without the greasy or heavy feel typical of many post-acne creams. Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid keep skin hydrated without adding weight.
What This Helps With
| Skin Concern |
How It Helps |
| Redness after breakouts |
Niacinamide and Resveratrol calm inflammation and even out tone |
| Weakened skin barrier |
Madecassoside works to repair and strengthen the barrier |
| Dryness without wanting a heavy cream |
Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid hydrate without adding weight |
Who This Isn't For
Worth being upfront: this isn't a deeply nourishing cream for very dry skin. If your skin needs heavier, richer hydration, a dedicated barrier cream would suit you better alongside this.
Fitting This Into Your Routine
Apply as the last step in your routine after toner and any treatment serums, morning and night. For spots that still feel irritated, a slightly thicker layer on just that area can help.