Dr. Althea
345 Relief Serum
345 Relief Serum is a serum from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Niacinamide. The brand lists 50 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Serum
- Formula
- 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua (Water) | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water | AstringentSebum controlMicrobial controlToning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to limit sebum production. |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| 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. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Pentylene Glycol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water | ScentToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Poloxamer 407 | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Madecassoside | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Pantothenic Acid | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Polyglutamic Acid | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Decyl Glucoside | CleansingCleansingFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Asiaticoside | AntioxidantScentSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Beta-Glucan | Formula bodySkin conditioning | Adds bulk to a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Asiatic Acid | Light stabilitySkin conditioning | Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Madecassic Acid | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Phytate | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Sodium DNA | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Cholesterol | Light stabilitySkin conditioningSofteningMixing oil and waterTexture | Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Lysolecithin | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Phosphatidylcholine | Fragrance supportSkin conditioningMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Xylose | ScentMoisture bindingSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Attracts and holds water. |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Tannic Acid | AstringentScent | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Resveratrol | AntioxidantSkin protection | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: 345 Relief SerumChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:12.783294+00:00