Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

Mid-range
$24 / 50ml — $0.48/ml
Medicube

Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

Mid-range
$29 / 55ml — $0.53/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
Medicube
  • Those seeking a vitamin C cream with interactive capsule texture
  • Users who want multiple brightening actives in one product
  • People looking for sea buckthorn-based hydration
  • Those who enjoy K-beauty innovation in texture
  • Users targeting dark spots and uneven tone

Key Ingredients

Dr. Althea

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

Medicube

50% Sea Buckthorn Water, 5% Niacinamide, Pure Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Ferulic Acid, 5 Vitamin C Derivatives

Product Composition

31% similarity (20 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterbutylene glycolglycerinniacinamide12-hexanediolcetearyl alcoholglyceryl stearatehydrogenated lecithincetearyl olivatesorbitan olivatepanthenoltocopherolcaprylic/capric triglyceridesodium hyaluronatecarbomerethylhexylglycerindisodium edtasorbitan sesquioleatepolyglyceryl-10 laurate
Only in Dr. Althea (17)
cetyl ethylhexanoatestearic aciddimethiconeceramide npcentella asiatica extractmadecassosideasiaticosideasiatic acidmadecassic acidresveratrolallantoinbeta-glucandipotassium glycyrrhizatehydroxyethyl ureaxanthan gumtromethaminecaprylyl glycol
Only in Medicube (27)
methylpropanediolpropanedioldipropylene glycolglycereth-26arginineammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerhelianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oilglycine soja (soybean) oilbixa orellana seed oilsimethiconefolic acidpyridoxinebiotincyanocobalaminthiamine hclbeta-caroteneriboflavinlinoleic acidpolyisobutenepolysorbate 20adenosinefragrancehydrolyzed sclerotium gumgluconolactoneascorbyl propyl hyaluronatealpha-arbutinpentylene glycol

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.

Medicube
Brightening glow effect

Users report an immediate brightening and glowing effect after application. The sea buckthorn base contributes to a warm, luminous finish.

Fun capsule experience

Like the collagen capsule cream, users enjoy the interactive texture of bursting the vitamin capsules.

Gradual dark spot improvement

Long-term users note gradual fading of dark spots over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use.

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