Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Vitamin Illuminating Serum

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
EQQUALBERRY
  • Those looking to address uneven skin tone and dark spots
  • Users who want vitamin C benefits without L-ascorbic acid irritation
  • Sensitive skin types seeking a fragrance-free brightening serum
  • People who prefer lightweight, non-sticky serum textures
  • Those interested in barrier support alongside brightening actives
  • K-beauty enthusiasts looking for a multi-functional serum

Key Ingredients

Dr. Althea

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

EQQUALBERRY

40% Acerola Fruit Water, 4% Niacinamide, 2% Arbutin, 5 types of Ceramides, 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid

Product Composition

47% similarity (26 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterbutylene glycolglycerincetyl ethylhexanoateniacinamide12-hexanediolcetearyl alcoholglyceryl stearatehydrogenated lecithincetearyl olivateceramide nppanthenolallantoinbeta-glucandipotassium glycyrrhizatetocopherolcaprylic/capric triglyceridehydroxyethyl ureasodium hyaluronatexanthan gumcarbomertromethamineethylhexylglycerindisodium edtapolyglyceryl-10 laurate
Only in Dr. Althea (11)
stearic acidsorbitan olivatedimethiconecentella asiatica extractmadecassosideasiaticosideasiatic acidmadecassic acidresveratrolsorbitan sesquioleatecaprylyl glycol
Only in EQQUALBERRY (18)
arbutinpentaerythrityl tetrabehenatediethoxyethyl succinatebetainemelia azadirachta leaf extractsqualanemelia azadirachta flower extractcurcuma longa (turmeric) root extractbutyrospermum parkii (shea) butter3-butanediolocimum sanctum leaf extractcorallina officinalis extractmalpighia glabra (acerola) fruit extracthydrolyzed hyaluronic acidhyaluronic acidhydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronaterubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extractvaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract

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.

EQQUALBERRY
Lightweight, non-sticky texture

Users consistently praise the serum for being lightweight and non-sticky. Several reviewers specifically note it absorbs quickly, unlike typical vitamin C serums.

Visible brightening within weeks

Many users report improved skin tone and reduced dark spots within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use. The brand cites an Intertek study showing 57.49% melanin area reduction in one week, though the full study methodology is not publicly available.

Small bottle size

At 30ml, several users note the bottle runs out quickly, especially with daily use on face, neck, and body as suggested by the brand.

Results vary by skin type

Some users report minimal visible change after several weeks. Most negative reviews cite underwhelming brightening results rather than irritation or breakouts.

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