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Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide hydration, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily T-zone areas.
  • The formulation provides excellent soothing and barrier support for irritated skin due to Guaiazulene and Centella Asiatica Extract, which are beneficial for your combination skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 4.7k+ reviews

This cream is widely praised as an emergency rescue treatment that rapidly soothes redness, inflammation, and heat in sensitive, acne-prone, or sun-damaged skin. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.

Highlights

  • Rapidly calms redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Redness vanished overnight”
    • “Soothed sunburn immediately”
    • “Calmed acne inflammation”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “Safe for reactive skin”
    • “Did not clog pores”
    • “Great post-laser treatment”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly”
    • “Leaves matte finish”
    • “Silky slip, no residue”
    • “Perfect for oily skin”
  • Lacks deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Need extra moisturizer layer”
    • “Not enough for winter”
    • “Dry patches remained”
    • “Skin felt tight later”
  • Small quantity for price Often Mentioned
    • “Tiny 30ml jar”
    • “Finished in two weeks”
    • “Expensive for the size”
    • “Wish it was bigger”
  • Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “Cools skin on contact”
    • “Refreshing feel”
    • “Reduces heat immediately”
    • “Feels like cold water”
  • Pilling issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Pills under makeup”
    • “Balls up if rubbed”
    • “Clumps with sunscreen”
    • “Cannot layer too much”
  • Packaging hygiene Rarely Noted
    • “Hate dipping fingers in”
    • “Spatula is annoying”
    • “Prefer the tube version”
    • “Jar feels unsanitary”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, ulta.com, sokoglam.com, wishtrend.com, yesstyle.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream work for combination skin?

This moisturizer works moderately well for combination skin because it hydrates and soothes irritated areas with glycerin and centella, though it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients for your T-zone. A product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients to reduce oily shine without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?

Guaiazulene and Centella Asiatica Extract make this cream a good fit by offering soothing and barrier support, while Glycerin and Sodium Hyalrorunate provide hydration. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Guaiazulene do for combination skin?

Guaiazulene helps calm redness and inflammation on combination skin while providing gentle soothing care. Because it is a derivative of azulene, it may also help manage irritation in sensitive areas, though it is unlikely to cause heavy or greasy buildup if properly formulated.

Molecules, 2024

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. It works for combination skin, though this skin type needs extra oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine on the T-zone.

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream with retinol, and it is best applied after your retinol treatment to help soothe and comfort your skin. This type of product for combination skin also needs ingredients that balance oil on the T-zone.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to keep your skin soft and calm, though combination skin needs extra oil-balancing ingredients for an ideal fit.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin because it has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients. However, combination skin often needs products that provide better oil control for the T-zone.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body because it has an excellent safety profile with very gentle ingredients. When used on delicate areas, a product of this type needs soothing components and lightweight hydration like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to keep the skin soft without feeling heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
  • A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

Ingredients

Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide Np, Polysorbate 60, Candelilla Cera, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus Soybean Folic Acid Extract Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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