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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream vs CeraVe Moisturizing Cream: which is better?
This comparison comes down to which kind of barrier-focused moisture suits dry, tret-treated skin and your tolerance for a heavy finish.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream — 84 vs 69 nextscore
- More reviewed: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream — 568 vs 80 verdicts
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is better suited to very dry skin needing lasting moisture; CeraVe Moisturizing Cream offers ceramides and petrolatum-backed overnight cushioning.
Choose Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream if
- very dry, tret-treated skin needing long-lasting moisture
- a velvety finish under makeup
Choose CeraVe Moisturizing Cream if
- dry, tret-treated skin needing overnight cushioning
- you want a moisturizer with ceramides and petrolatum
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At a glance
| Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream | CeraVe Moisturizing Cream |
|---|---|
| $0.46/ml | — |
| 84 · 80 verdicts | 69 · 568 verdicts |
| Aloe | Petrolatum, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid |
What Reddit says
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream
What Reddit likes
- Ectoin-focused barrier support for tret nights
- Long-lasting moisture for very dry skin
- Velvety finish works under makeup
Watch out for
- Waxy, heavy film bothers texture-sensitive users
- Can worsen breakouts or clogged pores
- Stinging and irritation reported on sensitive skin
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
What Reddit likes
- Three ceramides reinforce the skin barrier
- Petrolatum gives it real overnight occlusion
- Fragrance-free and commonly paired with tretinoin
Watch out for
- Breakouts, cysts, and clogged pores are common dealbreakers
- Heavy film turns oily skin shiny
- Can sting or flare reactive redness
Compare full ingredient lists · 10 in common
In both · 10
- Water
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Carbomer
- Xanthan Gum
- Disodium EDTA
- Ceramide NP
- Tocopherol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
Only in Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream · 38
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- C14-22 Alcohols
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Squalane
- Ectoin
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Vinyl Dimethicone
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Tromethamine
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Coptis Japonica Root Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
- Maltodextrin
- Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
- Betaine
- Guaiazulene
- Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
- Betulin
- Beta-Glucan
- Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Potassium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Only in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream · 14
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Ceteareth-20
- Petrolatum
- Potassium Phosphate
- Ceramide Ap
- Ceramide Eop
- Dimethicone
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Cholesterol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Phytosphingosine