Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen vs Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane
Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane scores 8.8/9.8 vs Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen at 6.6/9.8. Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane wins for hydration.
Head to head

Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen

Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane
Score comparison
Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Then I Met You WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Then I Met You WINSIngredient Transparency
Dr. Althea WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
29% overlapOnly in Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen
22 unique
Shared ingredients
14 in common
Only in Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane
34 unique
Why Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane comes out ahead
Where Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.8 compared to Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen's 4.7. With Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane scores 9.3 here versus 5.2 for Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane brings Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Centella Asiatica Extract as actives, while dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen relies on Niacinamide, Adenosine, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen comes in at mid-range pricing with a 6.6 score, which is reasonable for what you get.
Our verdict
Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.


Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen or Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane?
Based on ingredient analysis, Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen and Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane 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 Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen and Then I Met You Renewing Rich Firming and Barrier Repair Cream with Ginseng and Squalane?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.