Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

Physical Product · Moisturisers · 43 mentions · 2 subreddits · discussed in r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty

Reddit take

AI summary of the Reddit excerpts below — not a quote

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream is a popular moisturizer often used as a soothing support product for skin undergoing active treatments like retinoids. While it is praised for its lightweight texture and blemish-targeting ingredients, user experiences are split between those who find it transformative for acne scars and those who feel it is an overhyped viral product that can cause pilling or irritation.

Pros

Effective at soothing skin and preventing dehydration while using retinoids or tretinoin
Lightweight texture that is well-suited for summer use and oily skin types
Contains a blend of ingredients specifically targeted at blemish care and skin nourishment
Reported by some users to be effective at reducing the appearance of acne scars

Cons

Frequently reported to pill when layered under sunscreen
May cause irritation, redness, or tiny white bumps for users sensitive to niacinamide
Some users find it ineffective, noting it feels like it just forms a layer on the skin without absorbing
Potential to cause breakouts in acne-prone individuals despite being marketed as non-clogging

Caveats

The product has significant viral marketing hype, leading some users to suggest it should be viewed as a basic support moisturizer rather than a miracle cure for complex issues like melasma
Recent ingredient list updates mean older reviews may not reflect the current formulation's performance regarding pore-clogging

Best for

Oily or combination skin types looking for a lightweight moisturizer
Users needing a soothing buffer while adjusting to a retinoid routine
Blemish-prone skin seeking a non-heavy nourishing cream

Avoid if

You have a known sensitivity to niacinamide
You require a heavy, rich moisturizer for very dry skin or eczema
You need a moisturizer that layers perfectly under makeup and sunscreen without pilling

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is based on 30 selected mentions from early 2025 through early 2026, reflecting current user sentiment following the product's viral peak.

Sentiment

19 positive (44%) · 19 mixed (44%) · 5 negative (12%)

Trust + time weighted score: +44% · raw score 33%

What redditors said (10 of 43)

i've just started using the new Dr Althea 345 cream as they updated their ingredient list and i haven't noticed any clogging as of yet (for my skin, every person has different ingredients that can clog your pores)

positive · u/e****n · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Feb 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

I also LOVE the Dr. Althea 345 relief cream. I’ve been using these while adjusting to adding a retinoid to my routine and it has done wonders to keeping me from being super dehydrated and drying out while I add in the retinoid to control the acne.

positive · u/A****0 · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Feb 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

Products I also have but haven’t used yet: • Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream

mixed · u/a****x · r/SkincareAddiction · Mar 15, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

Moisturize: Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer (or Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream)

positive · u/A****5 · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Mar 28, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

try to use DR. Althes 345 Cream it helps me a lot. actually to be honest i was able to notice the ingredients the 345 Relief Cream was created with 3 blemishes care ingredients, 4 skin nourishing ingredients, and 5 types of soothing ingredients, specifically for all skin types.