A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer formulated with blemish relief, nourishing, and soothing ingredients designed to hydrate, calm irritation, and help fade post-acne marks.
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How we score →Mixed
Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This cream's gel-like texture and calming formula work best for balanced or oily skin and shine under makeup and sunscreen, though those with very dry skin may find it doesn't sustain hydration through the day. Gurus praise its post-acne mark fading and suitability for acne-prone complexions, but note it's most useful if you don't already have a strong calming serum in your routine, the cream texture and extra hydration are its real draw.
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“It's also great for those that have oily skin, combination skin, and if you're acne prone, this really does help to fade post-acne marks.”
Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 20:48
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A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer formulated with blemish relief, nourishing, and soothing ingredients designed to hydrate, calm irritation, and help fade post-acne marks.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.
Dr. Alia 345 Relief Cream holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
Dr. Alia 345 Relief Cream is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
In their reviews, experts say Dr. Alia 345 Relief Cream is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert).
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