Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Just Breathe Clarifying Serum

Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

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

Just Breathe Clarifying Serum

Budget~4-5%
$20 / 30ml — $0.67/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
Versed
  • Oily and acne-prone skin seeking pore decongestion
  • Those wanting clean beauty at drugstore prices
  • Users looking for gentler BHA delivery via willow bark
  • People who want oil control without high niacinamide concentrations
  • Skincare beginners seeking an accessible clarifying serum

Key Ingredients

Dr. Althea

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

Versed

Niacinamide, Willow Bark Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid

Product Composition

30% similarity (14 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterbutylene glycolglycerinniacinamide12-hexanediolglyceryl stearatehydrogenated lecithinpanthenolhydroxyethyl ureasodium hyaluronateethylhexylglycerindisodium edtapolyglyceryl-10 laurate
Only in Dr. Althea (23)
cetyl ethylhexanoatecetearyl alcoholstearic acidcetearyl olivatesorbitan olivatedimethiconeceramide npcentella asiatica extractmadecassosideasiaticosideasiatic acidmadecassic acidresveratrolallantoinbeta-glucandipotassium glycyrrhizatetocopherolcaprylic/capric triglyceridexanthan gumcarbomertromethaminesorbitan sesquioleatecaprylyl glycol
Only in Versed (10)
salix nigra (willow) bark extractzinc gluconatesalicylic acidaesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extractphenoxyethanolyeast extractammonium glycyrrhizatebiotinpropylene glycolcaffeine

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.

Versed
Oil control success

Users with oily skin frequently report reduced shine and fewer breakouts with consistent use.

Redness reduction

Many users note calmer, less blotchy skin. Popular among those with rosacea-adjacent concerns.

Lightweight texture

Praised for watery, fast-absorbing texture. Some note it dries slightly tacky.

Mixed acne results

Some users see clearing; others report breakouts or no change. Individual response varies significantly.

Sensitive skin reactions

Some sensitive skin users report irritation or breakouts, possibly from salicylic acid or willow bark.

Which Should You Buy?

Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum offers great value at a lower price point. Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream may be worth the premium if you want Centella Asiatica Extract.

Budget Pick
Buy Versed
Premium Pick
Buy Dr. Althea

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