Dr. Althea

Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream

Moisturizer

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

2
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
Humectant
13
A gentle humectant derived from sugar beets.
Humectant
14
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.
Active
15
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.
Antioxidant
16
A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.
Soothing
17
An extract from the fruit of the common fig (Ficus carica) used for its humectant and antioxidant properties, contributing to skin softness and hydration.
Humectant
18
An extract from red beet roots rich in betalain antioxidant pigments (betacyanins and betaxanthins) used to protect skin from oxidative stress.
Antioxidant
19
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.
Soothing
20
Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
Soothing
21
Neem flower extract used to soothe and condition the skin.
Soothing
22
A root extract from the David's elm tree (Ulmus davidiana), a K-beauty botanical valued for its soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Soothing
23
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.
Soothing
24
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.
Antioxidant
25
An extract from eggplant (aubergine) fruit rich in anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, and polyphenols, used to deliver antioxidant and soothing properties to skin.
Antioxidant
26
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.
Soothing
27
An extract of holy basil (tulsi) leaves rich in antioxidant and soothing compounds.
Antioxidant
28
An extract of turmeric root rich in curcumin, offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.
Antioxidant
29
A mineral-rich red algae extract used to hydrate and condition the skin.
Humectant
33
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
Humectant
39
Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
Soothing
50
A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
Barrier support
58
Short-chain fructose polymers used in cosmetics as humectants and prebiotics to hydrate skin and support a balanced microbiome.
Humectant
60
A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.
Humectant
61
A dipeptide antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and protect proteins from glycation, supporting skin resilience over time.
Antioxidant
63
A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.
Humectant
64
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.
Soothing
66
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.
Active