• DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
  • DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream
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DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream

DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream

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Product details

Brand
DR.ALTHEA
Size
50ml
Skin type
Dry, normal & sensitive
Item form
Cream
Texture & finish
Rich yet light; velvety, non-greasy finish
Product benefits
Strengthens the skin's moisture barrier, deeply moisturises and calms redness
Active ingredients
Peony flower extract, 7-layer hyaluronic acid complex, ceramide NP, azulene (guaiazulene), avocado fruit extract
Special ingredients
Coptis japonica root, mugwort leaf and gardenia extracts
When to use
AM & PM, moisturiser step
Claims
Vegan, pH Balanced, SCPN Notified, CPNP Notified
Made in
Made in Korea

About this item

  • Barrier-first care: multiple ceramides and peony flower extract help keep the skin's moisture barrier strong against wind, weather and washing.
  • Seven layers of hydration: a multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex delivers deep moisture that lasts all day.
  • Calms visible redness: azulene and soothing plant extracts like centella help settle skin that feels tight or upset.
  • Rich but never greasy: melts in with a velvety finish and layers well under makeup with no pilling or rolling.
  • Vegan and pH balanced: a vegan-friendly formula in an airless pump bottle that keeps it fresh and working at its best.
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Description

DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream helps keep your skin strong and healthy with a special blend of plant goodness. This rich but light cream wraps your skin in moisture that lasts all day. Made with seven types of moisture-boosting ingredients and natural plant extracts, it calms redness while helping your skin stay protected. Perfect for skin that feels dry, tight, or needs extra care, this cream gives you a soft, smooth feel without any greasy leftover. Your skin will thank you for this gentle daily hug of care.

What Makes This Cream Special

The 147 Barrier Cream from DR.ALTHEA stands out because it works with your skin, not against it. Think of your skin as a wall that keeps good things in and bad things out. This cream helps make that wall stronger with special ingredients like ceramides and flower extracts. It doesn't just sit on top - it sinks in to help where your skin needs it most.

The cream feels rich but goes on light, making it perfect for day or night use. It won't leave your skin feeling sticky or greasy. You get deep moisture without the heavy feel that some creams leave behind. Plus, it plays well with makeup - no pilling or rolling when you layer products.

Gentle Ingredients That Work Hard

Your skin deserves good things, and that's what you'll find in every pump of this barrier cream. It's packed with natural helpers:

  • Peony flower extract that helps keep skin strong
  • Seven types of deep-reaching moisture boosters
  • Ceramides that help lock in hydration
  • Centella plant extract to calm redness
  • Avocado extract for extra nourishment

What you won't find matters too - no harsh stuff like parabens, sulfates, or fake fragrances. This matters for skin that gets upset easily. The airless pump bottle keeps everything fresh and working at its best.

How It Helps Your Skin Feel Better

When your skin feels tight, dry, or just not its best, this cream steps in like a good friend. From the first use, rough patches feel softer and that tight feeling melts away. Your skin gets a velvety finish that feels good right away.

Keep using it and you'll notice even more good things. After a few weeks, your skin holds onto moisture better and doesn't get as upset by wind, weather, or washing. Stick with it for two months or more, and you might see fine lines looking softer and your whole face having a more even, happy glow. It's like giving your skin a daily dose of what it's been asking for.

Who Will Love This Cream

This cream works best for people with dry or normal-to-dry skin. If your skin often feels tight after washing or looks flaky in spots, you'll love how this feels. It's also perfect if you have sensitive skin that gets red or upset easily - the soothing plant extracts help calm things down.

If you're looking for something to use in dry winter months or in places with lots of air conditioning, this cream really shines. Mature skin that needs extra moisture will drink this up too. The DR.ALTHEA cream is also a kind choice - it's vegan and never tested on animals, with Leaping Bunny certification to prove it.

Making It Part Of Your Day

Adding this cream to your routine is simple. After you wash your face with a gentle cleanser:

  • Pat your face until it's just slightly damp
  • Add any water-based serums or toners you like
  • Pump out 1-2 dots of the 147 Barrier Cream
  • Warm it between your fingers for a few seconds
  • Press gently onto your face and neck

You can use it morning and night. In the morning, follow with sunscreen for day protection. At night, it works perfectly as your final step to lock in all the good things while you sleep. One 50ml bottle typically lasts 2-3 months with twice-daily use, making it a good value for your skincare budget.

Ready to give your skin the gentle care it deserves? Try DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream and feel the difference that thoughtful ingredients can make. Your skin will thank you with a soft, calm glow that lasts. Add it to your cart today and take a step toward the healthy, happy skin you want.


Disclaimer: Packaging and product images may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. The item you receive may differ in appearance from the images shown, and colours may vary slightly between screens.

How to Use

To incorporate the product into your skincare routine, start by cleansing your face with a pH-balanced cleanser. Follow with a toner or serum that contains humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to prepare the skin. Dispense 1-2 pumps of the 147 Barrier Cream, warm it between your fingers, and gently press it onto your face and neck. For optimal results, use the product twice daily—morning and evening—and layer sparingly under sunscreen during the day. Store the product below 25°C (77°F), away from direct sunlight, and ensure the jar is tightly closed. An unopened bottle lasts approximately 24 months; once opened, use within 6 months to maintain potency. The 50ml bottle typically lasts 2-3 months with twice-daily application, making it suitable for adults aged 20-45 seeking barrier support or for mature skin concerned with moisture retention and plumping. For best results, avoid layering with heavy occlusives like petrolatum to prevent greasiness. This routine offers a minimalist approach for both morning and night, integrating seamlessly into a skincare regimen focused on hydration, barrier repair, and skin comfort.

Ingredients

Ingredients List

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract

Key Ingredients

Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, 7-Layer Hyaluronic Acid Complex, Ceramide NP, Azulene (Guai Azulene), Avocado Fruit Extract

Disclaimer: Ingredients may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. For the most current and accurate list, always refer to the product packaging.

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Routine Recommendation

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£12.47

Step 2
DR.ALTHEA Rapid Mild Acid Rescue Pore Pad

Toner

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£16.97

Step 3
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Serum

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Peony extract · 7-form hyaluronic acid · 50 ml

A daily cream that helps dry-leaning skin feel steady.

147 Barrier Cream is Dr.Althea’s quiet answer for skin that feels tight after cleansing. A rich yet silky cream, softly tinted blue by plant-derived guaiazulene, that leaves lasting moisture without a greasy trace.

Normal to dry skinSilky, non-greasy finishVegan formula
DR.ALTHEA Cream 50ml DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream

What does it do?

Comfort that lasts past the morning.

Designed for skin that loses moisture through the day and wants it kept in, calmly.

Moisture kept in

Peony flower extract and ceramide NP help support the skin’s own moisture barrier, so hydration is held rather than lost.

Layered hydration

Seven forms of hyaluronic acid hydrate at different levels, leaving skin feeling soft, supple and comfortably plump.

A calmer look

Centella and soothing botanicals help ease the look of temporary redness; the pale-blue tint melts in completely clear.

What's in it?

The 1–4–7 idea, spelled out.

The name is the recipe — counted straight off the tube.

01

Peony flower extract

One patented barrier ingredient — Paeonia Albiflora flower extract, chosen to help skin feel supported and comfortable.

04

Nourishing plant lipids

Four nutritional-care ingredients, including avocado extract, argan kernel oil, camellia seed oil and vitamin E, to soften and nourish.

07

Hyaluronic-acid forms

Seven hyaluronic-acid ingredients in varying molecular sizes, layering water through the skin for lasting comfort.

Rich white DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream on a fingertip beside the 147 Barrier Cream tube

How does it feel?

A barrier cream with a silky, non-greasy finish.

A daily barrier cream that rubs in without a slick or oily after-feel, layering comfortably under makeup as the final step of a routine.

TextureCream
FeelSilky, non-greasy
FinishNo shine, layers under makeup

Choose your Dr.Althea cream

Which cream fits your skin today?

Three ways Dr.Althea does daily moisture — pick by how your skin feels.

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Best forNormal to dry skin that often feels tight or shows dry patchesSensitive-feeling, blemish-prone skin that wants everyday calmSkin that wants weightless, watery hydration without heavinessUp to 48-hour hydration, smoother-looking fine lines, brighter toneWeightless hydration with calm, balanced skin
Formula focusPeony flower extract, ceramide NP and seven hyaluronic-acid formsTea tree leaf water, niacinamide and ceramide NP70% bamboo water with a multi-form hyaluronic acid complexIdebenone 500 ppm, berry complex 63% (blackberry, blueberryTriple hyaluronic acid, Dokdo biome complex, panthenol 2%
ExperienceRich yet silky cream with a non-greasy finishLightweight, non-sticky cream that layers easilyCooling water-gel with a dewy, clean finishRich textureLight, airy texture
Routine roleFinal moisturising step, morning and nightEveryday calming moisturiser for all skin typesLight final step, day or nightAM & PM, as your moisturiserAM & PM moisturising step

Is it for you?

Made for skin that asks for more moisture.

If any of these sound familiar, 147 was written for you.

  • Skin that feels tight soon after cleansing
  • Normal to dry skin with occasional rough patches
  • Sensitive-feeling skin that prefers a gentle, vegan formula
  • Anyone who wants rich moisture that still layers under make-up
The shiny-film problem other moisturizers left behind

I have tried SO SO many moisturizers for my dehydrated/oily skin from light gels to thick creams, no matter what, after rubbing them in, my skin looks all textured and there’s just a shiny film on top of the surface of my skin … The Dr Althea 147 cream just rubs right into my skin! The texture comes out like a thick hand cream, but it has no slick/oily/or sticky feeling on your face at all. It doesn’t leave any abnormal shine on my face and it doesn’t feel like something is just sitting on top of my skin.

Give dry-leaning skin its steady daily companion.

DR.ALTHEA 147 Barrier Cream £19.47