I tried the Anua serum with niacinamide and TXA 4%, and honestly…I don’t get it. The texture feels fine, but I just couldn’t see any positive results on my skin. Instead of brightening or improving my skin tone, I actually started breaking out with more pimples than usual. Other than the inflammation, nothing really changed. For me, it was pretty disappointing.

Is the Anua ampoule really that bad?

The famous Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream — I’m sure you’ve seen it all over TikTok. Everyone was raving about how it clears inflammation and makes your skin baby-soft.

Well… here’s my honest take: it’s not a bad cream. It does hydrate, and the texture feels nice. But if your skin is on the drier side, you might need to apply quite a bit to really feel the moisture. As for breakouts or inflammation — I didn’t notice any improvement at all.

So overall, it’s just an okay cream. Decent for hydration, but definitely no “wow” effect like TikTok promised.

Dr.Althea 345 Cream - smash or pass?🤔

For me it will look like this:
Cleaning : cosrx good morning gel
Serum : skin1004 probio-cica ampoule 
Cream : manyo aqua barrier 

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If you can use only one product (from each category) what it will be?

•	Can leave the skin a bit dry.
	•	I always need a cream after to bring the balance back.

•	Love the soft, airy texture.
	•	Foams up nicely and really cleans the skin.
	•	My face feels fresh right after using it.

⚡ But here’s the catch: the effect doesn’t last long. A couple of hours later my skin feels like it needs more. Also, the product promises more than it actually delivers — for example, it doesn’t really calm or heal breakouts the way I hoped.

So overall, it’s nice for a quick glow and hydration, but not something I’d rely on for long-term skin improvement.

I’ve been testing Cream 345 for a while now, and here’s my honest take.

✨ What I loved: it gives my skin a nice boost of hydration and leaves it looking glowy in a really pretty way. After applying it, my face feels soft, nourished, and refreshed — almost like it just had a drink of water.

	•	Doesn’t give that “deep clean” on its own.
	•	Definitely needs a second step in the routine.

•	Always my go-to first step in cleansing.
	•	Super gentle, even around sensitive eyes.
	•	Removes makeup quickly and effortlessly.

•	Might feel too heavy for oily skin types.
	•	Works best in combo with a full routine, not on its own.


•	Thick and nourishing, feels so good when applying.
	•	Spreads evenly and sinks in beautifully.
	•	Leaves my skin plump and “fed.”

•	Results don’t show overnight — needs consistency.
	•	For very dry skin, the hydration might feel too light.

	•	Lightweight but hydrating at the same time.
	•	After some time, I noticed my skin tone looked more even.
	•	Helped calm down breakouts and irritations.

keeita