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Dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml scores 8.3/9.8 and Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream scores 8.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
38 unique
14 in common
13 unique
These two moisturisers 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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml scores 9.8 here versus 8.4 for Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml brings Ceramide Np, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, and Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract as actives, while su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream relies on Bifida Ferment Lysate, Adenosine, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml is better if you have
Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream is better if you have
Su:m37 Time Energy Moisturizing Soft Cream comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.1 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, Dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml 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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