Dr. Althea and Jole are distinguished skincare options designed to support a balanced and healthy complexion. The former is widely loved for its thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums featuring gentle, nourishing formulas, suiting dry skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the latter focuses exclusively on serums, with its Azelaic Acid 10 percent serum rated highest for acne-prone skin. Both brands offer targeted solutions, differing primarily in their product ranges and specific skin type specialties.
Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..
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Questions and answers
Dr. Althea or Jole: which is better?
Dr. Althea is generally better for a complete routine as it offers a wider selection of cleansers, moisturizers, and serums with high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Jole only features a single serum on this page.
What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Jole?
Dr. Althea offers a wide range of six skincare products including cleansers, moisturizers, and serums with fragrance-free formulas, whereas Jole features only a single azelaic acid serum on this page. Dr. Althea achieves a Superior fit level for acne-prone, oily, and dry skin with specific cleansers and moisturizers.
Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Jole?
The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Dr. Althea or Jole is more affordable.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Althea or Jole?
Dr. Althea has products on this page that some reviewers note cause breakouts, while Jole has too little review data on breakouts to compare. For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea's 345 Relief Cream earns a Superior Lovi fit level.
Which brand has been established longer, Dr. Althea or Jole?
Dr. Althea has been established longer, having been founded in 2014, while Jole was founded in 2019.
Do any products from Dr. Althea or Jole contain fragrance?
Every product on this page from both Dr. Althea and Jole lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
How many total products are featured on the page for Dr. Althea compared to Jole?
Dr. Althea has six products featured on the page, while Jole has only one product listed. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulations across their entire selection.
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Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract
Centella asiatica, Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
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Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy
Centella asiatica · Pharmaceutics, 2024 Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin
Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022 Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin
Glyceryl glucoside · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012 Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin
Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008 Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin
Centella asiatica leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2008 Design, characterization, and clinical evaluation of argan oil nanostructured lipid carriers to improve skin hydration
Argania spinosa kernel oil · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014 Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021 The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin, Madecassoside · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Madecassoside · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020 A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches to improve skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity and hydration
Adenosine · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018 Treatment of xerosis with a topical formulation containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide
Glyceryl glucoside · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012 Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020 Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy
Centella asiatica, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris
Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024 Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects
Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010 The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study
Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023 Two-phase delivery using a horse oil and adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patch for skin barrier restoration, moisturization, and wrinkle improvement
Adenosine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment
Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024 Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023 Moisturizing effect of serine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles and polysaccharide-rich extract of root Phragmites communis incorporated in hydrogel bases
Serine · Archives of Pharmacal Research, 2017 Formulation of Ascorbic Acid and Betaine-based Therapeutic Deep Eutectic System for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Ascorbic Acid
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ascorbic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2024 Combined Skin Moisturization of Liposomal Serine Incorporated in Hydrogels Prepared with Carbopol ETD 2020, Rhesperse RM 100 and Hyaluronic Acid
Serine · The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology, 2015 Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores
Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007 Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 Translational Evaluation of a Disodium Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP2Na)-Based Topical Formulation for Physiology-Aligned Skin Rejuvenation: Integrated In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and Clinical Evidence
Adenosine · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026 Effect of isosecotanapartholide isolated from Artemisia princeps Pampanini on IL‑33 production and STAT‑1 activation in HaCaT keratinocytes
Artemisia princeps leaf extract · Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017 Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Camellia sinensis seed oil · Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017 Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023 Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Camellia sinensis seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Argania spinosa kernel oil · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids · Cureus, 2025 Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
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Behind this comparison
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Nadia Kapleva, MS
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Alexey Shagraev, PhD
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
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