Klairs Midnight Blue Clearing Water Cream - 50g

The "Midnight Blue" name comes from guaiazulene, a chamomile-derived ingredient that gives this water cream its blue color. Dear, Klairs lists a lightweight gel-cream formula with niacinamide, madecassoside, peptide ingredients and eight forms of hyaluronic acid.

Klairs positions this water cream for sensitive-feeling, oily and dehydrated skin, and describes its finish as cooling, fresh and non-greasy. The brand identifies the formula as fragrance-free and vegan, and states that Dear, Klairs is cruelty-free. Those descriptions are not a guarantee that every skin type will tolerate the product. The formula also includes chamomile flower water, mint, green tea and thyme extracts, so review the ingredient list if you are sensitive to botanical ingredients.

Key ingredients

• Guaiazulene: a chamomile-derived blue ingredient that gives the formula its signature color.
• Madecassoside: an ingredient associated with Centella asiatica and included in Klairs' Blue Calming formula.
• Niacinamide: included for tone and oil-balance care.
• Eight forms of hyaluronic acid: listed in the formula to support lightweight hydration.
• Peptide ingredients: sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2 and sh-Oligopeptide-1.
• Light water-gel texture: Klairs describes a fresh, cooling feel and a non-greasy finish.

How to use

Apply a small amount to clean skin as the final moisturizing step, morning or evening, over the face or desired areas. Gently pat it in. In the daytime, follow with sunscreen. If your skin needs richer moisture, layer a more emollient cream over it. Avoid the eye area, patch-test when trying it for the first time and stop use if irritation occurs. Follow the directions and ingredient list on the package you receive.

Product specifications

Specification	Details
Product type	Lightweight gel-cream moisturizer
Net weight	50g per jar
Texture	Blue water-gel cream with a fresh, non-greasy finish
Highlighted ingredients	Guaiazulene, niacinamide, madecassoside, Anthemis Nobilis flower water
Hyaluronic acid complex	Sodium hyaluronate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate and potassium hyaluronate
Peptide ingredients	sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2 and sh-Oligopeptide-1
Formula notes	Klairs describes the formula as fragrance-free and vegan. The brand states that Dear, Klairs is cruelty-free and that the formula has no artificial colorants, alcohol, parabens or silicones.
Brand origin and production	Dear, Klairs is a Korean brand; made in Korea
Directions	Apply a small amount at the final step of skincare; follow the package directions
Full ingredient list (INCI)	Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Allantoin, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myristyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Guaiazulene, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Oligopeptide-1.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the cream blue?

Klairs says guaiazulene, a chamomile-derived ingredient in the formula, gives it its blue color. The brand describes the formula as having no artificial colorants.

Is it a moisturizer or a spot treatment?

It is a lightweight moisturizer. Klairs' directions say to apply a small amount to desired areas as the last step of skincare. It is not a medical treatment for acne or irritation.

Is it suitable for oily or blemish-prone skin?

Klairs positions the lightweight water-cream for sensitive-feeling, oily and breakout-prone skin. Skin can react differently, so patch-test first and stop if irritation occurs.

Can I use it with retinol or vitamin C?

It is a moisturizer rather than an exfoliating product, and can be used after serum as the final cream step. If you use prescription products or your skin is already irritated, follow your clinician's or product-label directions and introduce new products gradually.

What is the difference between the 20g and 50g sizes?

Klairs offers this product in 20g and 50g sizes. The main difference is the amount; check the packaging for the current ingredient list and directions.