345 Relief Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Althea
Updated October 7, 2026
Niacinamide and tea tree water for calmer, brighter skin; can clog pores.
What the community says
A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer with niacinamide, panthenol, ceramide NP, centella, and tea tree leaf water. It suits combo, oily, and irritated skin chasing barrier support or post-acne marks. Dry or clog-prone skin may find it too light or breakout-prone.
What this means for you
What people love
- Niacinamide plus panthenol for marks and barrier support
- Light gel-cream that layers well under SPF and makeup
- Calms redness and irritated, post-acne skin fast
Watch out for
- Breakouts and closed comedones are a real pattern
- Not enough hydration for genuinely dry skin
- Tea tree, niacinamide, and botanicals can sting sensitive skin
Product details
Real Reddit threads — 552 mentions across 25 threads
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“after that, i use dr. althea 345 relief cream”
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“It’s very lightweight.”
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“it’s lightweight, hydrating, and layers really well with the rest of my routine.”
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“Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream: This cream is more watery than the other ones.”
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“It’s also gentle, moisturizing and odorless.”
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“The Dr. Althea cream does feel more like a lotion than cream!”
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“So far I've gotten: Dr. Althea 345 Cream”
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“At this point they are my #1 source, with exceptions for sunscreen, and a few HG's, every time I go the selection gets better and better.”
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“What have you found, and what do you think about k-beauty in costco?”
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“- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
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“I really like the Dr Athena 345, it was my intro into Korean skincare.”
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“I’ve gone through a few tubes already of the 345 but I feel like it’s just ok, but my skin tolerates it and it doesn’t break me out”
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“Dr. Althea 345 moisturizer ($29.99 after rebate, normally $39.99)”
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“Wow I spent $22 for a single 345 moisturizer! That’s incredible”
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“The dr Althea moisturizer is amazing”
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“VT reedleshot + Dr. Althea 345 has been pretty good at removing my acne dark spots.”
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“i have it and love for my oily skin but 345 cream has saved me”
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“my routine is Skin1004 ampoule foam cleanser, the skin1004 ampoule and i also have the soothing gel but i use 345 cream more”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
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