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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist vs Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray: which is better?
This comparison comes down to plump, dewy hydration that can feel oily versus a soothing mist that calms redness without hydrating.
Reddit’s pick
Thermal Spring Water Spray
- Rated higher: Thermal Spring Water Spray — 98 vs 88 nextscore
- More reviewed: Thermal Spring Water Spray — 171 vs 52 verdicts
Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray draws near-universal praise for quickly calming redness and flushing; though it is not a hydrator, its soothing, easy-to-layer mist is the draw.
Choose Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist if
- you want plump hydration on dry skin
- you want a fine mist to meld makeup into a dewy finish
Choose Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray if
- you want a fragrance-free mist to calm redness or flushing
- you need a simple layer for hard-water irritation or damp-skin prep


At a glance
| Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist | Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray |
|---|---|
| $0.20/ml | $0.07/ml |
| 88 · 52 verdicts | 98 · 171 verdicts |
What Reddit says
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist
What Reddit likes
- Plumps and holds water on dry skin
- Fine milky spray that melts makeup together
- Fragrance-free daytime refresh
Watch out for
- Leaves an oily film on some skin
- Breakouts and closed comedones reported
- Feels redundant in heavily layered routines
Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray
What Reddit likes
- Calms redness and flushing fast
- Fragrance-free, minimal, and easy to layer
- Useful for hard water and damp-skin prep
Watch out for
- Mostly a temporary fix, not a hydrator
- Can dry out if you let it air-dry
- Expensive for what is basically water in a can
Compare full ingredient lists · 0 in common
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Only in Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist · 36
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Triethylhexanoin
- Glycerin
- Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
- Tocopherol
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Methylpropanediol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice
- Panthenol
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Polyquaternium-51
- Betaine
- Trilaurate-4 Phosphate
- Cynanchum Atratum Extract
- Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- Sea Salt
- Aspergillus Ferment
- Sodium Phytate
- Citric Acid
- Madecassoside
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Bifida Ferment Extract
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Silanetriol
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Rice Amino Acids
Only in Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray · 2
- AvèNe Thermal Spring Water
- Nitrogen