Description
What it is
The Rich Moist Soothing Cream is the most nourishing everyday moisturizer in the core Klairs range. It is aimed at people whose skin feels tight, flaky or uncomfortable, and who also tend to react to heavily fragranced or active-heavy products. The brand describes it as a cream that restores hydration balance, soothes the complexion and supports the moisture barrier.
Despite the word rich, the texture is a soft, spreadable cream rather than a thick balm. It combines emollients like shea butter and jojoba oil with humectants, ceramide NP and a long list of vegetable and botanical extracts. It comes in an 80 ml jar, and a 20 ml mini is sold in some markets.
Key ingredients
- Shea butter: a rich emollient that softens rough, dry patches and helps limit moisture loss.
- Jojoba seed oil: a lightweight plant oil with a skin-friendly feel that adds comfort without heaviness.
- Ceramide NP: a skin-identical lipid that supports the outer barrier.
- Beta-glucan: a soothing humectant the brand highlights for hydration.
- Centella asiatica and aloe barbadensis leaf extracts: classic calming botanicals.
- Sodium hyaluronate: draws water into the upper layers of the skin.
- Vegetable extract blend: carrot root, broccoli, cabbage, tomato and celery extracts included for skin conditioning.
Product details
| Brand | Dear, Klairs (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Size | 80 ml |
| Format | Cream in a jar |
| Main concerns | Dryness, tightness, redness, weakened moisture barrier |
| Skin types | Dry, normal and sensitive skin; combination skin in cold months |
| When to use | Morning and evening as the moisturizing step |
| Fragrance | No added synthetic fragrance; contains essential oils (lemon peel, lavender, orange peel, geranium, ylang-ylang, eucalyptus) |
How to use
- Cleanse, then apply toner and serum.
- Scoop a small amount and warm it between your fingertips.
- Massage it over the face and neck until absorbed.
- Add a little more on particularly dry areas such as cheeks or around the nose.
- Use morning and night; follow with sunscreen in the morning.
Tip: on very cold, windy days, a slightly thicker layer at night can work like a light sleeping mask. Keep it away from the eye area if your eyes are sensitive.
Who it suits
This cream is a strong match for dry and dehydrated skin that also tends to be sensitive, which is a very common combination during Canadian winters. It is a comforting choice for people coming off a harsh routine or recovering from over-exfoliation. Normal skin can use it all year, while combination skin may prefer it only in cold weather. Our guide to the best Korean skincare for dry skin covers other textures if you need something heavier or lighter.
Who should be careful
Although Klairs presents it as a soothing cream, it contains essential oils such as lemon peel, orange peel, lavender and ylang-ylang, so people with fragrance allergies or extremely reactive skin should take care. It also contains shea butter, which comes from a tree nut, and dimethicone-type silicones, which some people prefer to avoid. Very oily or acne-prone skin may find it too rich in warm, humid weather.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Betaine, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Arginine, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Brassica Rapa (Turnip) Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lysine HCl, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Proline, Palmitic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Algin, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Natto Gum, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Notes: no drying alcohol and no added synthetic fragrance, but six essential oils close the list. Contains shea butter (tree-nut source), silicones, and natto gum from fermented soybeans. Formulas have been updated over time, so check your packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream heavy?
It is richer than a gel cream but lighter than a balm. Most people with dry skin find it absorbs well without a greasy finish.
Can oily skin use it?
Oily skin usually does better with a lighter moisturizer, although some combination skin types use it in winter or only on dry areas.
What is the difference between this and the Midnight Blue Calming Cream?
Rich Moist focuses on hydration and comfort for dry skin. The Midnight Blue Calming Cream focuses on redness and irritation and has no essential oils on its ingredient list.
Does it contain fragrance?
There is no added synthetic fragrance, but essential oils are present, which give it a mild natural scent.
Learn more
Build a complete routine around it with our Korean skincare routine for beginners.
Ingredient lists can change between batches and markets. Always check the box you receive. This page is an independent guide; melaxin.ca does not sell products directly.
