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Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream vs Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.7/9.8 vs Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream at 8.3/9.8. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule wins for active ingredients.

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Dr. Althea

147 Barrier Cream

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8.3

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Innisfree

Retinol Cica Ampoule

serumbudget

8.7

Score comparison

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

Dr. Althea wins 1

Tied 3

Innisfree wins 1

8.3Dr. Althea

+0.4vs

8.7Innisfree

Scores last verified: April 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Dr. Althea WINS

9.8

9.2

Dr. Althea

Innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Dr. Althea

Innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Innisfree WINS

3.5

6.4

Dr. Althea

Innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.8

Dr. Althea

Innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Dr. Althea

Innisfree

Ingredient face-off

23% overlap

53Dr. Althea

12Shared

24Innisfree

Only in Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream

41 unique

Dipropylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Methyl Trimethicone Hydrogenated Polydecene Phenyl Trimethicone Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetearyl Olivate Palmitic Acid Sorbitan Olivate+31 more

Shared ingredients

12 in common

Water Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 2-Hexanediol Hydrogenated Lecithin Butylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Panthenol Disodium Edta Sodium Hyaluronate+2 more

Only in Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule

12 unique

Propanediol Niacinamide Pentylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Retinol Allantoin Adenosine Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Tromethamine Madecassoside+2 more

Why Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule comes out ahead

Where Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream's 3.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 9.8 here versus 9.2 for Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol 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.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule comes in at budget pricing with a 8.7 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.4 lead

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is still a solid pick.

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8.3Dr. Althea

8.7Innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream or Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?

Based on ingredient analysis, Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream and Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream and Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream→Full analysis: Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule→

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