Dr.G was founded by a Korean doctor of dermatology. The brand describes itself as Korea's No. 1 skincare brand.

The brand presents a streamlined three-step skincare formula: prepare, soothe, and protect. It uses soothing technology to address skin sensitivity and build a strong, healthy skin barrier.

Dr.G R.E.D BLEMISH Clear Soothing Cream.

Image text: Korea’s No. 1 skincare brand; 6-fold Centella asiatica patent; targets 5 types of redness and sensitivity; B5 redness-soothing cream.

Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream.

Six-layer Centella asiatica patent; targets five major redness sensitivities.

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Benefits: Supports skin-barrier repair and helps soothe redness and sensitivity.

Ingredients: Six types of cold-extracted Centella asiatica, five prebiotics, and panthenol (B5).

Texture: A jelly-cream texture that melts into a watery feel upon application.

Described skin concerns: dryness, itching, heat, discomfort, and sensitivity; unstable skin in changing temperatures, a fragile barrier with low tolerance, delicate skin after light-based procedures, discomfort from heat after sun exposure, and tightness and redness associated with dryness and heat.

The graphic lists three skincare benefits: repair, moisturization, and hydration. It states that skin moisture is 37% before use and 26% after 10 layers. It also states that skin moisture is 32% before use, 70% immediately after use, 47% after 72 hours, and 42% after 100 hours.

The graphic describes a cooling and soothing effect and shows a before-and-after comparison. It states that skin-surface moisture increases from 37% to 65%, and stratum-corneum moisture increases from 32% to 70%, with readings of 47% immediately and 42% after 72 hours.

Laboratory efficacy test: barrier repair and rapid reduction in redness, shown as -64%.

The graphic lists five types of skin irritation: physical irritation, external irritation, infrared (heat), mask wearing, and ultraviolet exposure. The corresponding changes shown are -29.7%, -23.3%, -10.3%, -19.7%, and -23.3%. Some entries are labeled after 2 weeks of use.

Soothing power from botanical technology, helping protect the skin.

Six forms of cold-extracted Centella asiatica, extracted using a Korean patented process (Patent No. 10-249397), to soothe irritation and sensitivity.

Five prebiotics help balance the skin’s oil and moisture and support skin repair.

Panthenol (B5) helps strengthen the skin barrier and support skin repair.

Verified by efficacy testing.

4-FREE formula, developed for sensitive and fragile skin: 0% fragrance, 0% mineral oil, 0% colorants, and 0% parabens.

Sensitive-skin tested. Moisturizing and soothing; one cream for two uses. A pudding-like texture that melts into a watery feel upon application.

Suitable for sensitive, blemish-prone, and all skin types.

Apply a thin layer as a face cream: Dot onto different areas of the face, spread evenly from bottom to top, and press to help it absorb.

Apply a thick layer as a face mask: Spread 2–3 scoopfuls evenly over the face. Quickly soothes and hydrates sensitive skin. No need to rinse; leave on to absorb.

Dr.G Clear Soothing Cream passed a deep-moisture test across 10 stratum-corneum layers. Source: a third-party testing organization; data dated January 6, 2022, involving 21 women aged 20–60, comparing improvement rates with no application.

It also passed a 100-hour long-lasting moisturization test. Source: a third-party testing organization; data dated January 21, 2022, involving 23 adults aged 19–60, comparing changes before and after use.

• Suitability test for acne-prone skin: Data from the KC Skin Clinical Research Center (January 25 to February 25, 2022). Twenty women aged 14–40 used the product for four months; improvements in the skin barrier, closed comedones, and red, swollen acne were recorded.
• Combined test of damaged-skin repair, cooling, and layered moisturization: Data from the P&K Skin Clinical Research Center (January 6 to February 13, 2025). Twenty-three women aged 20–59 participated; the test addressed sensitive skin and skin damaged by chemical irritation.
• Soothing tests for physical irritation and external irritation: Third-party testing organization data (February 3–18, 2022). Twenty women aged 19–60 participated; the change rate after 14 days of use was recorded.
• Soothing tests for ultraviolet irritation and infrared (heat) irritation: Third-party testing organization data (December 27, 2021 to January 11, 2022). Twenty-one women aged 19–60 participated; the change rate after 14 days of use was recorded.

Test information: In a mask-wearing-related irritation test, a third-party testing agency recorded post-use changes among 20 women aged 19–60 from January 17 to 18, 2022.

Damaged-barrier repair test after chemical irritation: A third-party testing agency tested 23 women aged 20–59 from January 6 to February 13, 2025, recording results after 2 and 4 weeks of use.

Non-irritation test: A third-party testing agency conducted a 24-hour patch test on 33 adults from January 12 to 14, 2022, and determined that the product was non-irritating.

Sensitization test: The KC Skin Clinical Research Center conducted cumulative irritation and sensitization tests on 30 women aged 19–50 from January 12 to February 15, 2022.

Suitability test for sensitive skin: A third-party testing agency tested 33 adults with sensitive skin from March 7 to April 4, 2023. After 28 days of continuous use, participants acknowledged its suitability.

Moisture-improvement test using the cream alone: A third-party testing agency tested 23 women aged 20–59 from January 6 to February 13, 2025, recording results after 2 and 4 weeks of use.

Product Q&A

Q: Is it lightweight enough for oily skin?
A: The product description calls its texture a “watery jelly” that melts as it is spread, feels refreshing, and is not heavy. It also says oily and combination skin can use it in summer without feeling burdened.

Q: Is it suitable when skin becomes unstable and prone to redness during seasonal changes?
A: The product description presents it as suitable for delicate skin and identifies six types of cold-extracted Centella asiatica as key ingredients. It says the cream can help soothe discomfort when skin is dry, red, or rough.

Q: How should it be used?
A: Apply a thin layer during the day as a makeup base for moisturizing. At night, apply a thicker layer as overnight care.

Q: Can it be used alongside exfoliating acids or advanced skincare?
A: The product description says it can be used after advanced skincare to replenish moisture and soothe dry, tight-feeling skin.

Q: Can acne-prone skin use it?
A: The product description describes the formula as gentle and says the product has passed relevant tests. It also says Centella asiatica can help soothe redness.

Dr.G R.E.D BLEMISH Clear Soothing Cream.

Dr. Ahn Geon-young is a skin expert and the founder of Dr.G. Dr.G is a skincare brand founded by a Korean dermatology professor.

01 Soothing and skin repair
Dr.G advocates building a healthy skin barrier so that subsequent high-performance skincare benefits can be fully delivered. The products are co-developed by skin experts from multiple fields to address sensitivity at its source.

02 Strict safety standards
Dr.G formulas have undergone rigorous skin irritation and sensitive-skin testing to provide gentle care for the skin.

03 A three-step core skincare formula
Dr.G’s three-step skincare formula—“exfoliation care, soothing repair, and barrier protection”—aims to optimize the skin’s natural renewal cycle and build a strong, healthy skin barrier.

Product: Dr.G Soothing Repair Moisturizing Essence Cream. It contains panthenol and has a milky-white cream texture.

Formulated without fragrance, colorants, parabens, or mineral oil.

Ingredient information: Centella asiatica leaf, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, asiaticoside, madecassoside; Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment; panthenol and Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment.

Product: Dr.G Soothing Repair Moisturizing Essence Cream. Benefits: blemish care, repair, moisturization, soothing and oil control. Net content: 70 ml. Country of origin: Korea.

Directions: Apply an appropriate amount evenly to the face and gently pat to aid absorption.

Precautions: If redness, swelling, itching or other abnormal symptoms occur during or after use, stop using the product and consult a professional. Do not use on wounds. Keep out of reach of children and away from direct sunlight.

Product: Dr.G Soothing Repair Moisturizing Essence Cream. Functions: acne care, repair, moisturization, soothing, and oil control.

Directions: Apply an appropriate amount evenly to facial skin and gently pat to help absorption.

Precautions: If redness, swelling, itching, or other abnormal reactions occur after using this product or after the treated area is exposed to direct sunlight, stop use and consult a dermatologist or other specialist. Do not apply to wounds. Keep out of reach of infants and young children and avoid direct sunlight. Keep away from children. For external use only. Do not use on injured skin or if allergic to any ingredient.

Country of origin: South Korea. See the packaging for the production date and batch number.

Key ingredients include water, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, sodium hyaluronate, ceramides, and plant-derived ingredients.

This is a cosmetic product and has no medical effect.