Two cleansing balms with nearly identical containers. Two mists that promise a refresh. A serum, a cream, and a spot powder all marked 345. If you are new to Dr.Althea, the lineup can look like seven versions of the same idea.

The Korean skincare brand focuses on gentle care for sensitive-feeling skin, but these products have different jobs. The easiest way in is to follow a routine from evening cleansing to daytime touch-ups—and decide which one product you would actually use at each step.

First, Pick Your Cleansing Balm

Both Dr.Althea grinding balms dispense product when you twist the container, so there is no need to scoop into an open jar. The choice is about what you want from the cleanse.

The Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is the straightforward makeup-removal option. It is designed to dissolve sunscreen and long-wear makeup while leaving skin feeling comfortable. Apply it with dry hands to dry skin, massage, add a little water until it turns milky, then rinse.

The Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm also removes makeup and sunscreen, but Dr.Althea positions it around excess surface oil, particularly on the T-zone. Its formula includes green tea extract. If removing stubborn makeup is your main concern, start by looking at Pure; if an oily-feeling T-zone is what bothers you at night, compare Pore Refresh.

What Does “345” Mean for Your Routine?

The 345 Relief Serum and 345 Relief Cream work at different stages. The serum is a light, milky hydration step intended for skin that looks red or feels stressed after breakouts. The cream is a lightweight moisturizer that follows a serum and helps finish the routine without a heavy feel. Dr.Althea describes both as suitable for sensitive and blemish-prone skin.

You do not have to buy both to understand the line. If you already like your moisturizer but want a serum, explore the 345 Relief Serum. If your routine needs a daily moisturizer, start with the 345 Relief Cream. If you use both, apply serum before cream and finish a morning routine with sunscreen.

The 345 Relief Spot Powder has a narrower role. Unlike the serum and cream, it is a spot-focused product. Its listed ingredients include calamine and salicylic acid. Think of it as a separate option for a specific area, rather than another full-face hydration layer; check the package directions before adding it to your routine.

Two Mists, Two Kinds of Refresh

The difference between these bottles is easier to see than their names suggest. Aqua Marine Jelly Mist 100ml starts with a jelly-like texture inside the bottle and dispenses as a fine, watery spray. Dr.Althea describes it as a quick, light refresh for skin that feels dehydrated or looks dull.

345 Relief Cream Mist combines cream and essence layers. Shake it to blend them before spraying. It is the option to consider when your skin feels tight or dry and you want a mist with a more nourishing feel. The brand says it can be used after cleansing or over makeup during the day.

You could photograph the two bottles side by side, then show the jelly texture and the cream mist’s separate layers. That image explains the choice faster than a long list of ingredients: Aqua Marine for a light, watery refresh; 345 Cream Mist for moisture with a cream-and-essence feel.

Dr.Althea becomes much less confusing once every product has a place. Choose one balm for your evening cleanse, decide whether you need a serum or moisturizer, and pick a mist only if you enjoy refreshing your skin during the day. The 345 Relief Spot Powder remains a separate, targeted step. A good routine does not need all seven products—it needs the ones whose jobs match your day.