Dr. Althea
Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream
A nourishing moisturizer by Dr. Althea — featuring Algae Extract (rich in minerals, vitamins,) and Oligopeptide-1 (stimulates collagen).
69 of 69 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Ceramide NP help reinforce the skin barrier.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Emollient · 24Soothing · 9Humectant · 8Antioxidant · 7Surfactant · 7Other · 6Solvent / vehicle · 4Active · 2Fragrance · 1Barrier support · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Glycerin + Hyaluronic AcidGlycerin + Ceramide NPAlgae Extract + Hyaluronic AcidCentella Asiatica + PanthenolAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract + SqualaneSodium Hyaluronate + GlycerinCetearyl Olivate + Sorbitan OlivateBeta-Glucan + Hyaluronic AcidInulin Lauryl Carbamate + GlycerinGuaiazulene + PanthenolGuaiazulene + Centella Asiatica
Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A gentle humectant derived from sugar beets.
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A general term for extract derived from algae (seaweed). May come from red, brown, or green algae species. Contains polysaccharides (alginate, fucoidan, carrageenan), vitamins, and minerals. Used for its hydrating, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning properties.
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An extract specifically from the leaves of Eclipta prostrata (false daisy/bhringraj), rich in antioxidant flavonoids and wedelolactone; distinct from the general Eclipta Prostrata Extract.
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A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.
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An extract from the fruit of the common fig (Ficus carica) used for its humectant and antioxidant properties, contributing to skin softness and hydration.
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An extract from red beet roots rich in betalain antioxidant pigments (betacyanins and betaxanthins) used to protect skin from oxidative stress.
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An extract derived specifically from the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa (Japanese hinoki cypress), delivering soothing, antimicrobial, and antioxidant benefits through hinokitiol and flavonoids; distinct from the general whole-plant Chamaecyparis obtusa extract.
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Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
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Neem flower extract used to soothe and condition the skin.
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A root extract from the David's elm tree (Ulmus davidiana), a K-beauty botanical valued for its soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
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An extract from the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus (love-lies-bleeding), naturally rich in squalene, protein, and polyphenols. Used in cosmetics for antioxidant and conditioning properties.
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An extract from ivy gourd (Coccinia indica) fruit, a tropical plant rich in carotenoids and polyphenols, used in K-beauty formulas for antioxidant and soothing properties.
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An extract from eggplant (aubergine) fruit rich in anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, and polyphenols, used to deliver antioxidant and soothing properties to skin.
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An extract derived from the flowers of Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), distinct from the more common leaf-derived extracts and juice, providing soothing and antioxidant benefits.
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An extract of holy basil (tulsi) leaves rich in antioxidant and soothing compounds.
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An extract of turmeric root rich in curcumin, offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.
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A mineral-rich red algae extract used to hydrate and condition the skin.
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
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Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
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A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
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Short-chain fructose polymers used in cosmetics as humectants and prebiotics to hydrate skin and support a balanced microbiome.
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A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.
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A dipeptide antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and protect proteins from glycation, supporting skin resilience over time.
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A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.
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A synthetic derivative of azulene naturally found in guaiac wood essential oil. Shares the potent anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties of its cousin azulene (from chamomile), with the same striking deep blue color. Used in K-beauty products for sensitive and reactive skin.
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A synthetic tripeptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine (GHK) that acts as a copper-binding signal peptide, stimulating collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in fibroblasts and supporting skin repair and anti-aging.