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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 8.3/9.8 vs Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream at 8.0/9.8. Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream wins for active ingredients.
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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9 in common
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Where Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 3.5 compared to Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream's 2.5. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream brings Ceramide Np, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract as actives, while dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream relies on Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is better if you have
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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