Dr. Althea
147 Barrier Cream
147 Barrier Cream is a moisturiser from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Squalane. The brand lists 17 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Moisturise
- Formula
- 17 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
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Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| WATER | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF WATER | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| GLYCERIN | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | SofteningSkin conditioningScentDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| C14-22 ALCOHOLS | Formula stability | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| 1,2-HEXANEDIOL | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Formula stabilityScentFormula appearanceSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| SQUALANE | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| ECTOIN | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| DICAPRYLYL ETHER | Skin conditioningSofteningDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL | Formula stabilitySofteningTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | SofteningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| VINYL DIMETHICONE | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | SofteningSkin conditioningAbsorbingBindingFormula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: 147 Barrier CreamChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:15.548180+00:00