Dr. Althea

Korean skincare built around calming and protecting the skin barrier. It suits sensitive, stressed or easily irritated skin, and anyone who wants gentle products that still feel effective.

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream. It is the cult product and the best seller, a light cream that calms redness and keeps skin comfortable. If your skin is very dry, try Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream instead.

Yes, that is what the brand is best at. The 345 Relief range is the safest place to start. Go slowly with Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum and the vitamin C serums, adding one at a time.

Both are Korean brands loved for calming skin. Anua is known for heartleaf toners and cleansing oils. Dr. Althea is stronger on creams and barrier repair. Many people use an Anua toner with a Dr. Althea cream.

Yes. SkinShop.ie is an authorised Dr. Althea stockist, so every product comes from the brand's official supply chain.

• Cleanse: Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm at night to take off makeup and SPF
• Serum: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Serum for calm skin, or Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum for glow
• Moisturise: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
• Protect: Dr. Althea Aqua Glowing Sunscreen every morning

Keep Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist nearby for a top up during the day. Get in touch if you want help building your routine.