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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 8.3/9.8 and Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
42 unique
11 in common
22 unique
These two masks take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask brings Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Bisabolol as actives, while dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is better if you have
Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask is better if you have
Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.4 score, which is solid value at that tier.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask 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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