147 Barrier Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Althea
Updated August 11, 2026
Six ceramides and ectoin combine to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier
What the community says
Thick and ceramide-rich, this cream is a wintertime favorite for dry to combination skin in need of barrier repair and redness reduction but can feel heavy and occasionally trigger irritation or acne for sensitive or oily types.
What this means for you
What people love
- Six ceramides and ectoin combine to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier
- Absorbs better than expected for its weight, delivering long-lasting hydration especially in dry or cold weather
- Matte/velvety finish works well under makeup and helps calm redness and pustules
Watch out for
- Texture can feel waxy or suffocating, particularly if used in large amounts or on oily/combination skin
- Contains botanical extracts and oils that some users find irritating or that trigger breakouts
- Not ideal for sensitive skin prone to stinging or reaction, with reports of perioral dermatitis-like symptoms
Product details
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Real Reddit threads
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more, summarized.
“I'm currently using the Atlhea 147 barrier cream and it works fine.”
Positive
“I use azelaic acid for my acne and it helps a lot”
Positive
“I do notice it dries out my skin if I don't layer another cream afterwards.”
Positive
“Dr Althea 145 Barrier Cream”
Positive
“3 is a little too thick! but i still love them to death”
Positive
“the 147 actually helps calm my acne down!”
Positive
“him picking up the 147 over the 345 cream? hubby of the year award.”
Positive
“The Dr. Althea’s is the barrier cream which is great but most reviews of that brand will be on the Relief Cream.”
Positive
“I’ve heard some people with oily skin may find barrier creams too heavy.”
Positive
“Dr. Althea 345. Heavily hyped here and on other social media, and it's one of the few moisturizers I can use no matter how my skin is doing!”
Positive
“Such a basic but effective moisturizer”
Positive
“Aestura 345 cream”
Positive
“I actually find Dr. Althea's 147 barrier cream irritating so I don't recommend that”
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“Dr. Althea's 147 barrier cream irritating”
Cautionary
“don't recommend that”
Cautionary
“I am also interested in 147 barrier cream.. is it waxy or light weight?”
Positive
“I already have illiyoon cream, i abandoned it as soon as i tried the 147 cream from dr althea.”
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“It waxy that’s why i only use it at night. I tried the 345 cream but it ruined my skin.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
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