Brand Comparison
Dieux Skin vs Dr. Althea
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Dr. Althea
Higher editor rating (8.8 vs 8.2)
Dieux Skin
Dieux is the brand that walks into a product launch and shows you the exact percentages. Charlotte Palermino (ex-Snapchat, ex-Nylon) co-founded it in 2020 on the premise that the skincare industry's "proprietary blend" language is hiding weaker formulations. The Forever Eye Mask alone — reusable silicone, not another pack of disposable patches — is worth the visit.
Pros
- ✓ Full percentages disclosed on every formula
- ✓ Forever Eye Mask is reusable silicone (industry-first)
- ✓ Instant Angel moisturiser is a cult barrier cream
- ✓ Charlotte Palermino is a genuine industry voice on TikTok
Cons
- ✗ SKU count is tiny
- ✗ Pricing is premium for the size
- ✗ No sunscreen (yet)
Dr. Althea
Dr. Althea is the dermatologist-led K-beauty brand quietly outperforming its more-hyped peers on every actives-forward product. The 147 Enriched Cream (147 active and adjunct ingredients in one barrier cream) is the reason Reddit's AsianBeauty community keeps pointing new people here. No sparkly packaging, no K-pop collab — just well-built formulas with peptide, ceramide, and panthenol stacks that hold up under scrutiny.
Pros
- ✓ dermatologist-led clinical approach
- ✓ 147 Enriched Cream is a legitimate barrier workhorse
- ✓ minimalist, no-nonsense branding
- ✓ every product is actives-first
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