My honest review on Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream.
My skin is like a mix of oily, dry, sensitive, and acne-prone. I've got all the angles covered when it comes to taking care of my skin. I'm super careful about the stuff I put on my face.
Before making a purchase, I frequently visit a few websites to review the ingredients of products. While there are numerous sites for checking product ingredients, the three listed below are the ones I visit most often:
So for the ingredients of this product.
This cream has a bunch of good stuff in it that helps make your skin smooth, calm, and brighten it up. (I highlighted for you some of the goodies in this product) Some natural plant extracts might give a tiny bit of irritation, but it's still non-comedogenic. And hey, if you've got skin that doesn't like oils, you're in luck because this cream doesn't have any. Just one thing to watch out for - there's Tocopherol in there, which is good stuff, but it could cause a bit of irritation or clog your pores, depending on your skin type.
So, let me break it down for you about Tocopherol. It's like the superhero version of vitamin E, fighting off free radicals that mess with your skin's collagen. Tocopherol is easy for your skin to soak up, unlike water-based ingredients that need some convincing for your skin to drink up. It's a great ingredient, but remember, what's good for one person might not be for another, so maybe try a patch test before going all in with it.
So how was the experience?
After using it both in the morning and at night for a period of two weeks, I noticed a significant improvement in the softness of my skin, which felt exceptionally velvety upon waking up. And I did not have any "morning shine" on my forehead and T-zone as I sometimes do using some moisturizers.
This product looks like a creamy gel, but it actually feels more like a watery gel. It goes on smoothly, but at first, it leaves a bit of a sticky feeling on your skin. But don't worry, after you pat it in, it gets absorbed nicely. And when you put sunscreen on top, that stickiness turns into a nice dewy feeling, making your makeup stick well. Plus, it's not greasy at all, which is awesome because I hate sticky or oily skincare stuff. I'm happy to report that it didn't make my skin red, break out, or pill when I used it under sunscreen or makeup. And guess what? It's fragrance-free, too!
Overall, I really liked using it. I think it's best for spring/summer because it has a light to medium texture. I like that it has soothing ingredients like Panthenol and Centella. And having Niacinamide as one of the top 10 ingredients is amazing! It could be a little more moisturizer, but then it might feel too heavy for skin like mine.
I bought the product for my own use. I received no sponsorship or PR for this product. You can also buy it here. Share your feedback with me.
I tried this cream too and it was amazing on my skin. I too have sensitive and combo skin. I also like the Anua moisturizer that is the bottle with the pump. You should try that one 🤗