147 Barrier Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Althea
Updated October 21, 2026
Ectoin, ceramide NP, and squalane cushion tret-irritated skin; thick and pore-clogging for some.
What the community says
A rich barrier moisturizer with ectoin, ceramide NP, squalane, and multiple hyaluronic-acid forms, aimed at dry or tret-irritated skin. It can layer beautifully under makeup, but oily or congestion-prone users may find the waxy finish heavy and pore-clogging.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Waxy, mask-like texture can sit on skin
- Clogs pores or worsens breakouts for some acne-prone users
- Stinging and irritation reports despite barrier positioning
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 141 mentions across 15 threads
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream on Reddit, in one place — 15 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 2 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
“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
“I actually find Dr. Althea's 147 barrier cream irritating so I don't recommend that”
Cautionary
“Dr. Althea's 147 barrier cream irritating”
Cautionary
“don't recommend that”
Cautionary
“Dr. Althea 147 Cream: (5/10)”
Cautionary
“I found this cream to be very waxy and it just sat on my skin.”
Cautionary
“I don’t think the ceramides did anything for me.”
Cautionary
“Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream (2026 reformulation)”
Positive
“Overall, this is still one of my favorite lightweight moisturizers but I consider the reformulation to be a downgrade.”
Positive
“I loved the silicone-y, primer-like finish of the old one - perfect for AM use - while still being restorative and nourishing.”
Positive
“The Dr Althea 147 barrier cream does it for me.”
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“I love Dr Althea 147 barrier cream”
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“Dr Althea 147 barrier cream”
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Dupes & Alternatives
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