Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml

The moisturiser that does exactly what your skin needs most. The name says it all — 1 barrier-strengthening complex, 4 nourishing botanical extracts, and 7 types of Hyaluronic Acid. The Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream is a deep-hydrating moisturiser designed to strengthen the skin barrier and provide long-lasting moisture, formulated with 1 barrier-supporting ingredient, 4 nourishing ingredients, and 7 types of Hyaluronic Acid.  Powered by its signature calming blue hue from Guaiazulene and a 4-type Ceramide complex that fortifies and repairs the skin's protective barrier for smoother, healthier skin  — this is barrier care at its most thoughtful and complete.

Enriched with Azulene derived from chamomile flowers, this soothing moisturiser helps relieve irritation and strengthens the skin's barrier, increasing its moisture-retention abilities  — all in a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly, leaving skin silky and refreshed without a greasy residue. 

Why it works:

Guaiazulene (Azulene from Chamomile) — strengthens the barrier and gives the cream its natural, calming blue hue — one of skincare's most powerful anti-inflammatory botanicals, derived from chamomile flower oil, it visibly reduces redness and soothes reactive skin on contact

4 types of Ceramide (Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NS) — restore and seal in moisture deep in the skin, preventing moisture loss during the day  — the essential lipid molecules that hold skin cells together and keep the barrier intact against environmental stressors

7 types of Hyaluronic Acid — a seven-layer hyaluronic acid complex delivers effective hydration across different skin layers, helping to plump the skin and support anti-ageing care — from the deepest dermal layers to the surface, no depth is left unhydrated

Patented Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract — at its core is this patented ingredient which, along with other nourishing extracts like avocado fruit and ceramides, ensures comprehensive skin care  — delivering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that protect and fortify the barrier

10,000ppm Artemisia Princeps (Mugwort) Leaf Extract — provides antioxidant and soothing benefits ,deeply hydrating and calming irritated, sensitised skin with every application

Squalane — a lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient that softens and conditions without clogging pores, ideal for even the oiliest skin types

Panthenol (Vitamin B5) & Beta-Glucan — soothe, condition, and maintain skin comfort while supporting natural healing and long-lasting moisture retention

How to use: After cleansing and applying your serums, apply an adequate amount evenly over the face and gently pat for better absorption as the final step in your skincare routine.  Can be used morning and evening. On particularly dry or stressed days, apply a slightly thicker layer as a moisture mask and leave overnight for an intensive barrier-repair treatment.

Suitable for: Dry and normal to dry skin types  · Sensitive, reactive & barrier-damaged skin · Post-acne & post-procedure skin · All ages · Fragrance-free · Vegan · Made in Korea 🇰🇷

Why Seoulma recommends it:

The name of this cream is the formula — and that kind of transparency is rare in skincare. Dr.Althea built the 147 Barrier Cream around a single organising principle: give the skin barrier exactly what it needs, in exactly the right combination, with nothing unnecessary added. One barrier strengthener. Four botanical nourishers. Seven layers of Hyaluronic Acid. Everything in the formula has a clear purpose and earns its place.

The Guaiazulene is the ingredient that sets this apart from every other barrier cream in its category. Most moisturisers soothe the skin as a secondary benefit — something the Centella or Niacinamide does quietly in the background. Guaiazulene, derived from chamomile flower oil through steam distillation, is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory actives in all of skincare. Its natural vivid blue colour is not a gimmick — it's the visual proof of the azulene concentration, and that concentration is what makes the cream genuinely transformative for angry, reactive, or compromised skin. Redness visibly calms within minutes of application.

The four-ceramide complex is the other element worth highlighting. Most barrier creams use one type of ceramide. The 147 uses four — Ceramide NP, AS, AP, and NS — which together recreate the full lipid profile of a healthy stratum corneum. This isn't just moisturising the skin from the outside; it's physically rebuilding the barrier structure that holds moisture in and keeps irritants out. The difference between a one-ceramide formula and a four-ceramide formula, for anyone with chronically dry or sensitised skin, is night and day.

We recommend it as the go-to moisturiser for anyone whose skin feels perpetually tight, reactive, or slow to recover — whether from over-exfoliation, climate, stress, or just genetics. It works brilliantly as both a daily moisturiser and an overnight mask on difficult skin days. Pair it with the Dr.Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum underneath for a complete brightening and barrier-repair routine that is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin in our collection.