No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream — Reddit Reviews
by numbuzin
Updated August 6, 2026
Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without clogging pores, making it suitable for oily and combination skin
What the community says
A niacinamide-rich cream praised for soothing redness and protecting the skin barrier with a lightweight, non-pore clogging texture that suits oily and combination skin when paired with actives like retinoids and BHA.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without clogging pores, making it suitable for oily and combination skin
- Contains niacinamide for redness reduction and skin barrier repair, helpful post-retinoid or BHA damage
- Versatile for AM/PM use and layers well with other actives like retinoids and BHA
Watch out for
- Some find it too greasy, especially on oilier skin, leading to an unpleasant shiny 'coconut oil' feel
- Texture is on the heavier cream side compared to lighter gels, which can feel too thick in humid climates
- YMMV on effectiveness; some users prefer alternatives like Dr. G or Dr. Althea for similar benefits
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Real Reddit threads
10 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare +3 more
“Numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream + Mini”
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“for moisturisers I prefer the Dr Althea over the Numbuzin”
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“slide 3 is products that I’m currently working/rotating through”
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“I've tried Numbuzin no.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream, Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Soothing Cream, Arencia Deep Water Surge Cream, and more.”
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“I've been trying to find a good replacement for it, and so far I haven't found one I liked more.”
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“My favorite moisturizer was the Goodal Ice Heartleaf Hyaluron Cream”
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“numbuzin pantothenic cream (2nd jar, newest fave moisturizer)”
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“numbuzin pantothenic cream”
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“(2nd jar, newest fave moisturizer)”
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“I have oily skin and this made me look like covered my face in coconut oil.”
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“I switched to numbuzin 1 cream and it’s been a complete game changer for me.”
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“I was so greasy that you could fry an egg on my forehead.”
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“The Numbuzin Pantothenic cream is also pretty similar to the Dr.G”
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“but I still prefer the Dr.G more.”
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“As someone from a humid, tropical country”
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“I would recommend either the numbuzin no1 or the ongredients one!”
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“Or use two moisturizers, I often do in winter.”
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“...The gel is a better option.”
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