Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream Review
If you've got dry or combo skin and have been out and about in the sun lately, this might be the perfect summer day or night moisturizer for you! Keep on reading for the full Dear, Klairs - Midnight Blue Calming Cream review.
Quick facts:
Formulation: Cruelty-free, vegan friendly, formulated without parabens, silicone, ethanol, artificial colour, essential oils and fragrance
Potential irritants: Cetyl Alcohol, according to INCIDecoder, while not a prominent risk, and a so-called fatty “good” alcohol, may still cause a moderate irritation, patch test. (However, as this cream is meant to ease irritation, and redness, there is a very small chance.)
Texture: A thicker, almost opaque light blue cream but easily spreadable and very emollient
Price comparisons* as of June 2022 (for the tube size):
$16.56 USD on YesStyle
$28.99 USD on StyleVana
Scent: Fragrance-free, however, it does contain a very simple, clean smell
Main pros: Perfect for dry or combo skin due to its heavier texture. It provides ample hydration without leaving the skin greasy or heavy feeling. (I actually have oily skin and thin this down by using the Avene water spray prior to applying the Dear Klairs cream).
Main cons: The brand has mentioned that it's not recommended as an all-over moisturizer but rather a spot treatment for sensitive/irritated or stressed skin. I've personally been using it daily so far with no adverse effects but you should rotate other moisturizers while using this!
About the Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream
The brand website notes that:
The Midnight Blue Calming Cream is a gentle, azulene-rich cream that provides help to rapidly calm & soothe sensitivity. Its star ingredients are Guaiazulene, a natural component extracted from chamomile oil, which carries powerful skin calming abilities, and Centella Asiatica, which helps hydrate and relieve redness. When used with the Klairs soothing line, it works rapidly to soothe and regulate irritated (by heat or sebum), and stressed skin.
– Primary Skin Irritation Test completed
– Primary Skin Irritation Test for Sensitive Skin completed
– TEWL(Transepidermal Water Loss) Test completed
– Skin Soothing Effect on External Stimulus(UV) Test completed
– Skin Temperature Reduction Test completed
*I broke out on my forehead last month and then also did a few blackhead extractions, leaving my skin super red and uncomfortable. I used this cream night and day for about 3 days and noticed a difference right away! There seems to be almost a cooling effect as well, so it feels really nice and comfortable immediately upon application.
Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream ingredients
I will be breaking down some of the key points below, but you can also read the in-depth guide on how to read skincare ingredient labels to see if the formulation would be right for you.
Aqua (Water), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Candelilla Cera, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-9, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 klairscosmetics.com
One of the key ingredients, Centella Asiatica Extract, is high up on the formulation, while the Guaiazulene (star ingredient) seems to be below the 1% line. I personally already know Centella works well for me in calming my skin, but if you haven't really tried that ingredient yet I suggest you first check out the SKIN 1004 Centella Ampoule (100% Centella Asiatica extract), review here!
How to use the Dear, Klairs Calming Cream
- Cleanse, tone, as usual in your routine
- Apply a pearl-sized amount of cream
- Massage onto stressed areas of the face, almost like a spot treatment (but for slightly larger areas)
- Apply sunscreen (if it's daytime)
Can I use Klairs midnight blue calming cream everyday?
Yes, you can use the Dear, Klairs midnight blue calming cream daily, night or day. I've personally been using mine daily and I have combo/oily skin.
Is Klairs midnight blue calming cream good for acne?
The Klairs calming cream contains Shea Butter and some other oils, so I don't think it would be good for those with oily or acne-prone skin. I believe it's meant for those with sunburnt or stressed skin, maybe those who are on the drier side as well.
Wrapping up this Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream Review
This is a heavier cream that is soothing and moisturizing but also really refreshing at the same time. It's been perfect for the summertime days when you get a bit a teeny bit red from a day out, or if you're skin's just feeling a bit hot and stressed.
I highly recommend picking up the tube version of this since it's more sanitary, and even for the more oily skin friends, you can try thinning this out a bit by using a water/ toning spray prior to moisturizing!
Hope you found this review helpful. If you decide to try it, comment below and let me know what you think!
Cheers,
T