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    Brand

    Dr. Althea

    Bestselling 345 Relief Cream is its signature; the name draws on 'althea,' tied to the Greek root for healing.
    Dr. Althea logo

    Dr. Althea is a Korean vegan skincare brand focused on gentle, healing-oriented formulas for sensitive skin. Its 345 Relief Cream became a cult bestseller and drove a major US retail expansion.

    Founded

    2014

    Founder

    Evelyn Lee

    Headquarters

    Seoul, South Korea (US operations in Lakewood, New Jersey)

    Ownership

    Owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd (Seoul)

    Ownership and scale

    Privately held; valuation not publicly disclosed. The brand reported strong North American growth after its 2023 US expansion.

    Brand timeline

    1. 2014

      Founded by Evelyn Lee under parent company The Pure Lab

    2. 2023

      Major US market expansion begins

    3. 2025

      Expands US retail, including a nationwide Ulta Beauty launch

    Where to buy

    doctoraltheaglobal.comUlta BeautyAmazonYesStyle and StyleKorean

    Where to get the best offers

    Buy from the official global site or Ulta for bundles and gift-with-purchase. The 345 Relief Cream often comes in value sizes or sets that lower the per-unit cost.

    Dr. Althea products we have reviewed

    Dr. Althea PDRN Reju 2000 Cream
    k-beauty
    Vegan
    CF

    PDRN Reju 2000 Cream

    Dr. Althea

    Key Ingredient

    PDRN (Sodium DNA) 2,000ppm

    PDRN for revitalized, healthy-looking skinPanthenol and ectoin for calming and hydrationGentle enough for daily use
    $20.90/ 0.7 oz / 20 g
    Review Product
    Dr. Althea Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream
    k-beauty
    Vegan
    CF

    Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream

    Dr. Althea

    Key Ingredient

    Retinol 1,500ppm

    Retinol plus bakuchiol for elasticity supportPanthenol cushions against irritationA gentler entry into retinol at night
    $23.90/ 0.7 oz / 20 g
    Review Product
    Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
    k-beauty
    Vegan
    CF

    345 Relief Cream

    Dr. Althea

    Key Ingredient

    Panthenol + Madecassoside

    Barrier-soothing hero best-sellerMadecassoside and panthenol calm stressed skinNiacinamide and ceramides support the barrier
    $27.00/ 1.7 oz / 50 mL($0.54/ml)
    Review Product
    Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum
    k-beauty
    Vegan
    CF

    Vitamin C Boosting Serum

    Dr. Althea

    Key Ingredient

    Vitamin C (63% sea buckthorn water)

    Vitamin C in a sea buckthorn water baseNiacinamide for brightening and toneLightweight antioxidant layer
    $23.90/ 1.0 oz / 30 mL($0.80/ml)
    Review Product

    Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.