Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Lipid Gold

Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

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

Lipid Gold

Mid-range4%
$29 / 50ml — $0.58/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
Stratia
  • Dehydrated or over-exfoliated skin
  • Retinoid users seeking barrier support
  • Oily-dehydrated combination skin
  • Rosacea or perioral dermatitis (noted in brand communications)

Key Ingredients

Dr. Althea

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

Stratia

Niacinamide (4%), Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Cholesterol, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Rosehip Oil

Product Composition

28% similarity (14 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterglycerincetyl ethylhexanoateniacinamideglyceryl stearatedimethiconeceramide nppanthenoltocopherolsodium hyaluronatexanthan gumcarbomerethylhexylglycerindisodium edta
Only in Dr. Althea (23)
butylene glycol12-hexanediolcetearyl alcoholhydrogenated lecithinstearic acidcetearyl olivatesorbitan olivatecentella asiatica extractmadecassosideasiaticosideasiatic acidmadecassic acidresveratrolallantoinbeta-glucandipotassium glycyrrhizatecaprylic/capric triglyceridehydroxyethyl ureatromethaminesorbitan sesquioleatepolyglyceryl-10 lauratecaprylyl glycol
Only in Stratia (13)
propylene glycolethoxydiglycolrosa mosqueta (rose) hip oilhippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) seed oilhippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) fruit oilsqualane (olive-derived)vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oilcamellia sinensis leaf extractphytosphingosinecholesteroldiazolidinyl ureamethylparabenpropylparaben

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.

Stratia
Delayed reaction

Some users report initial success followed by breakouts after 2+ weeks of daily use. A subset found success by reducing frequency.

Cross-reactivity

Users who report reactions to Dr. Jart Ceramidin or products with olive-derived squalane sometimes report similar issues with Lipid Gold.

Individual sensitivity

Some individuals react to ingredients well-tolerated by most. Cetyl Alcohol or other ingredients may be factors.

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