Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream Versus Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream 53 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract 40.4%
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract 7.76%
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract 7.76%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract 40.4%, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 7.76%, Centella Asiatica Root Extract 7.76%, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Phytate, Madecassoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Bacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Glucose, Oligopeptide-1, Ceramide NP, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream 53 ingredients
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Cica Soothing Cream 34 ingredients
Great for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
It absorbs nicely into my skin and doesn't leave a sticky layer. I think it provides a good amount of moisture for my combo skin. It also reduces the redness in my cheeks. I was in between this and the iunik smoothing gel moisturizer and I think I like Show more
