Description
What it is
The Midnight Blue Calming Cream is easy to recognize because of its colour: the cream is a soft blue, which comes from guaiazulene, a compound associated with chamomile. Klairs created it as a rescue-style moisturizer for skin that feels hot, red or irritated, whether from weather, over-exfoliation or simply a reactive skin type.
The texture is a medium-weight cream that melts in when warmed between the fingers. It combines soothing ingredients with a light dose of barrier-supporting lipids such as shea butter, argan oil, jojoba oil and ceramide NP. It is commonly used as a night cream or as a spot treatment on irritated patches, and it comes in a 60 g jar, with a smaller 30 ml size also sold.
Key ingredients
- Guaiazulene: the blue compound linked to chamomile, used for its calming reputation and responsible for the cream’s colour.
- Centella asiatica extract: a well-known soothing botanical for redness-prone skin.
- Ceramide NP: a skin-identical lipid that supports the moisture barrier.
- Shea butter, argan oil and jojoba oil: emollients that soften the skin and help reduce moisture loss.
- Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) flower extract and purslane extract: additional calming botanicals.
- Acetyl hexapeptide-8 and sh-peptides: peptides included for skin conditioning.
Product details
| Brand | Dear, Klairs (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Line | Midnight Blue |
| Size | 60 g (30 ml size also available) |
| Format | Blue cream in a jar |
| Main concerns | Redness, irritation, sensitized or stressed skin, dryness |
| Skin types | Sensitive, normal, combination and dry skin |
| When to use | Evening, or morning and evening as the last moisturizing step |
| Fragrance | No fragrance or essential oils on the published ingredient list |
How to use
- Cleanse and apply your usual toner and serum.
- Take a small amount with a clean spatula or fingertip.
- Warm it between your fingertips so it softens.
- Massage it gently into the face in circular motions, or press it onto specific irritated areas.
- In the morning, follow with sunscreen.
Tip: a thin layer is usually enough. On very irritated days, pairing it with a simple hydrating toner and skipping actives tends to give the skin the best chance to settle.
Who it suits
This cream suits people whose main complaint is redness, heat or stinging rather than heavy dryness. It is a good fit for sensitive and combination skin, and for anyone taking a break from strong actives like retinoids or exfoliating acids. Because it has no fragrance or essential oils on its ingredient list, it is often chosen by people who react to scented products. For more options built around calming ingredients, read our guide to the best Korean skincare for sensitive skin.
Who should be careful
The cream contains shea butter and argan oil, so people with tree-nut allergies should check with their doctor before using it. It also includes chamomile extract and guaiazulene, which may not suit anyone allergic to plants in the daisy family. The blue tint can transfer slightly to pillowcases if you apply a thick layer at night. Very oily skin may find it richer than needed in summer.
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), 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
Notes: no fragrance, essential oils or drying alcohol are listed. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, not a drying one. Contains shea butter and argan kernel oil, plus a soybean-derived ferment.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Midnight Blue Calming Cream blue?
The colour comes from guaiazulene, a blue compound associated with chamomile. It is a deliberate part of the formula, not a dye added for looks.
Can I use it every day?
Yes. It is designed as a daily moisturizer. Some people prefer it only at night or on irritated days and use a lighter cream in the morning.
Is it good after retinol or exfoliation?
Many people use it on nights when their skin feels sensitized from actives, since its focus is calming and barrier support rather than treatment.
Will it stain my skin blue?
When massaged in properly, the tint blends away. A very thick layer can leave a faint blue cast or transfer onto fabric.
Learn more
If your skin leans dry rather than red, compare it with the richer Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream, or read our best Korean skincare for dry skin guide.
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.
