Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Seeking C Vitamin C Face Serum

Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

Mid-range
$24 / 50ml — $0.48/ml
Eight Saints

Seeking C Vitamin C Face Serum

Mid-range
$36 / 30ml — $1.20/ml

Who It's Designed For

Dr. Althea
  • Those with compromised or sensitized skin barriers
  • Users recovering from skin procedures or environmental damage
  • Sensitive skin types seeking a fragrance-free calming cream
  • People who want centella benefits with added antioxidant support
  • Those looking for a non-greasy barrier repair cream
Eight Saints
  • Those who prefer natural and plant-based skincare ingredients
  • Users seeking a gentle vitamin C derivative over L-ascorbic acid
  • People who enjoy strongly scented skincare products
  • Those looking for a hydrating vitamin C serum with botanical extracts
  • Users comfortable with essential oil-containing products

Key Ingredients

Dr. Althea

Centella Asiatica Extract, Resveratrol, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Madecassoside

Eight Saints

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Leaf Juice, Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Jojoba Oil

Product Composition

17% similarity (10 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
glycerin1cetearyl alcoholcentella asiatica extractasiatic aciddipotassium glycyrrhizatetocopherolsodium hyaluronateethylhexylglycerindisodium edta
Only in Dr. Althea (27)
waterbutylene glycolcetyl ethylhexanoateniacinamide2-hexanediolglyceryl stearatehydrogenated lecithinstearic acidcetearyl olivatesorbitan olivatedimethiconeceramide nppanthenolmadecassosideasiaticosidemadecassic acidresveratrolallantoinbeta-glucancaprylic/capric triglyceridehydroxyethyl ureaxanthan gumcarbomertromethaminesorbitan sesquioleatepolyglyceryl-10 lauratecaprylyl glycol
Only in Eight Saints (22)
aquamsmbotanical hyaluronic acidaloe barbadensis leaf juicesimmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oilequisetum arvense extractgeranium maculatumtaraxacum officinale extractphenoxyethanollitsea cubeba fruit essential oilcitrus bergamia (bergamot) peel oilcitrus limon (lemon) peel oilcitrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oilcitrus aurantifolia (lime) oilzingiber officinale (ginger) root oilcinnamomum camphora (ho wood) oilcymbopogon flexuosus (lemongrass) oilcymbopogon nardus (citronella) oilpogostemon cablin (patchouli) oilcananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oilcinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) leaf oilcitrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil

User Feedback Patterns

Dr. Althea
Effective for redness and irritation

Users frequently report reduced redness and calmer skin within days of use. Popular among those with rosacea-prone or post-procedure skin.

Non-greasy for a barrier cream

Multiple reviewers note the texture is lighter than expected for a repair cream. Absorbs well and works under makeup.

Reliable daily moisturizer

Many users report using this as their primary moisturizer long-term, not just for recovery periods. Consistent performance across seasons.

Mild results for severe barrier damage

Some users with significantly compromised barriers note the cream helped but was not sufficient on its own. Needed pairing with other barrier products.

Eight Saints
Scent is polarizing

Users either love or dislike the strong citrus-herbaceous scent. Those who enjoy essential oils often rate it highly; fragrance-sensitive users find it overwhelming.

Skin feels hydrated and softer

Multiple reviewers note improved skin softness and hydration within the first week. The aloe, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba oil contribute to this effect.

Some users report irritation

A portion of reviewers experience stinging, redness, or irritation, likely from the essential oil blend. The cinnamon and citrus oils are common triggers.

Gradual brightening

Users who tolerate the formula report gradual brightening over several weeks. Results are described as subtle rather than dramatic.

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