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Dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml scores 8.3/9.8 and Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — 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
43 unique
9 in common
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These two serums 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 9.5 for Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum brings Ceramide Np, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, and Laminaria Digitata Extract as actives, while dr. Althea Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml relies on Ceramide Np, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, and Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract. 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
Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum is better if you have
Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.5 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, Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum 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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