Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment
Who It's Designed For
- 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
- Stubborn enlarged or sagging pores that haven't responded to 10% niacinamide
- Orange-peel texture and rough, bumpy skin
- Sebaceous hyperplasia
- Advanced pore concerns related to aging or sun damage
- Post-acne marks and uneven texture
Key Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract, Resveratrol, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Madecassoside
Niacinamide (20%), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Meadowsweet Extract
Product Composition
26% similarity (13 ingredients in common)
Only in Dr. Althea (24)▾
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User Feedback Patterns
Users frequently report reduced redness and calmer skin within days of use. Popular among those with rosacea-prone or post-procedure skin.
Multiple reviewers note the texture is lighter than expected for a repair cream. Absorbs well and works under makeup.
Many users report using this as their primary moisturizer long-term, not just for recovery periods. Consistent performance across seasons.
Some users with significantly compromised barriers note the cream helped but was not sufficient on its own. Needed pairing with other barrier products.
Users who found the 10% booster insufficient often report better results with this formula, particularly for aging-related pore concerns and textural issues.
The gel texture feels slightly oily to some users before it dries down. Some report a tacky feel or that it takes time to absorb. Most find it works well under moisturizer.
Some users report sensitivity, flushing, or irritation — especially if used daily from the start. Several reviewers recommend using every other day initially or finding 10% sufficient.
Like the 10% booster, results are typically seen over weeks of consistent use rather than immediately. Some users report noticeable improvement within 1-2 weeks; others need longer.