147 Barrier Cream
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Dr. Althea's 147 Barrier Cream is a thicker, non-greasy formula with four ceramides and seven hyaluronic acid weights, designed to strengthen the skin barrier. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Danny Guo calls it "your best friend" for retinoid dermatitis or eczema, and Beauty Within notes it's great for sensitivity and calming. It absorbs easily without streaking, making it suitable for normal, dehydrated skin.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “This one has more oomph to it”1:54–1:57
- “It's more of a cream consistency, but still very velvety, very smooth, and isn't too thick or sticky whatsoever”1:56–2:01
- “It really is that protecting cream you want in more harsher dry months”2:15–2:23
- “I think it's the perfect winter cream for people who are maybe more combination and you don't want a super thick cream”2:34–2:40
- Source: My 10/10 skin, hair & body obsessions - May 9, 2026
- “This one is formulated to strengthen your skin barrier”13:58–14:04
- “It has something called guazelene, but it gives it the natural kind of like really pretty blue pigment”14:01–14:06
- “It's really great for sensitivity and calming”14:09–14:13
- “It's also got four different types of ceramides, which makes it a little bit thicker than the 345”14:13–14:17
- “Seven types of different hyaluronic acid weights”14:17–14:24
- “It's thicker, but it's not thick”14:23–14:26
- “If you're like kind of normal, dehydrated, it's the perfect texture as well”14:26–14:32
- “It's non-greasy. It absorbs easily. It doesn't streak”14:32–14:36
- Source: Best of Skincare 2025: Creams, Tools, Masks & More - Dec 20, 2025
- “This is a really nice one that helps to strengthen your skin barrier at the same provides deep hydration and it's lightweight and non-greasy”10:02–10:08
- “Contains plant derived extracts along with various different blends of ceramides and hyaluronic acid as well as avocado fruit complex and other ingredients derived from chamomile that we know calms and soothes the skin”10:13–10:16
- “A more even more lightweight texture that is great to use if you have sensitive skin or even like oily sensitive skin to use in the morning layers nicely under sunscreen”10:26–10:33
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “The 147 cream is a barrier cream, so if you have retinoid dermatitis or eczema, then this is your best friend”
- Source: 8 K-Beauty Products I've Tried in 2025 and Liked - Oct 22, 2025
- “This is so famous right now in Korea, so many people use this”1:34–1:39
- Source: My extremely simple daily skincare (highly effective) - Jul 11, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.3 / 5 from 4 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Sensitive skin (3) · Damaged skin barrier (2)
- Features
- Lightweight (2) · Non-greasy (2) · Hydrating (2) · Nourishing (2)
Product details
Details
- Type
- face moisturizer
- Finish
- silky
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract
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