klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Sodium Hyaluronate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Centella Asiatica Extract
8. Sorbitan Stearate
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
12. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
13. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Stearic Acid
16. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
17. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
18. Ceramide NP
19. Polysorbate 60
20. Bees Wax
21. Chlorphenesin
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Morus Alba Root Extract
26. Tromethamine
27. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
28. Guaiazulene
29. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
30. Lecithin
31. Acetyl Glutamine
32. SH-Oligopeptide-1
33. SH-Oligopeptide-2
34. SH-Polypeptide-1
35. SH-Polypeptide-9
36. SH-Polypeptide-11
37. Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract
38. Caprylyl Glycol
39. 1,2-Hexanediol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Stearate

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSorbitan SesquioleateGlyceryl StearateStearic AcidPortulaca Oleracea ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCeramide NPPolysorbate 60Bees WaxChlorphenesinTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerMorus Alba Root ExtractTromethamineBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractGuaiazuleneAcetyl Hexapeptide-8LecithinAcetyl GlutamineSH-Oligopeptide-1SH-Oligopeptide-2SH-Polypeptide-1SH-Polypeptide-9SH-Polypeptide-11Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment ExtractCaprylyl Glycol1,2-Hexanediol

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Bees Wax

Beeswax, strong occlusive and film-former, animal-derived, moderate allergen risk.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Morus Alba Root Extract

Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining

Guaiazulene

Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; blue powder, used in soothing formulas

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Acetyl Glutamine

Acetylated glutamine; barrier repair and soothing, suitable for acute or sensitive skin

SH-Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic short oligopeptide for skin conditioning; generally low irritancy and comedogenicity

SH-Oligopeptide-2

Not decoded yet

SH-Polypeptide-1

Not decoded yet

SH-Polypeptide-9

Not decoded yet

SH-Polypeptide-11

Not decoded yet

Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

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