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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream vs Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream: which is better?
This comparison comes down to mark-focused, non-greasy hydration versus a cooling gel for calming visible redness.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated about the same — 81 vs 82 nextscore
Dr. Althea suits those seeking a lightweight feel and help with post-acne marks; Purito suits those prioritizing a cooling gel for redness.
Choose Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream if
- you want lightweight hydration and help fading post-acne marks
- you have oily or combination skin and dislike greasy shine
Choose Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream if
- you want a cooling gel to calm visible redness
- you prefer a lightweight gel without niacinamide
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At a glance
| Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream | Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream |
|---|---|
| $0.46/ml | $0.14/ml |
| 81 · 295 verdicts | 82 · 401 verdicts |
| Niacinamide | Squalane |
What Reddit says
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
What Reddit likes
- Lightweight gel-cream that disappears under sunscreen and makeup
- Niacinamide helps fade post-acne marks
- Comfortable on oily or combination skin without greasy shine
Watch out for
- Closed comedones and forehead bumps show up for clog-prone users
- Tea tree water and niacinamide can sting reactive, already-irritated skin
- Too light for very dry skin; hydration can fade by morning
Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
What Reddit likes
- 77% oat seed water; cooling, redness-calming daily gel
- Fast-absorbing, lightweight texture for oily-combination skin
- No odor and no niacinamide; makeup-friendly layering
Watch out for
- Too thin for dry skin, tretinoin, or serious barrier repair
- Triggers closed comedones, whiteheads, and pimples for a vocal minority
- Sticky film or shine; gel texture feels polarizing
Compare full ingredient lists · 10 in common
In both · 10
- Aqua (Water)
- Glycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Panthenol
- Butylene Glycol
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tromethamine
- Beta-Glucan
Only in Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream · 28
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (TEA Tree) Leaf Water
- Propanediol
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Vinyl Dimethicone
- C14-22 Alcohols
- Niacinamide
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Polyquaternium-51
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Coptis Japonica Root Extract
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
- Resveratrol
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Tocopherol
- Madecassoside
- Sodium DNA
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Ceramide Np
- Tannic Acid
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Phytate
Only in Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream · 7
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Seed Water (77%)
- 2,3-Butanediol
- Squalane
- Carbomer
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
- Sodium Surfactin