Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream versus Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on February 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Night Moisturizer
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Ingredient Info
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream 39 ingredients
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Vegetable Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Palmitic Acid
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Sorbitan Isostearate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream 39 ingredients
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream 39 ingredients
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Centella Asiatica Extract • Sorbitan Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis 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 • Morus Alba Root Extract • Tromethamine • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Guaiazulene • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Lecithin • Acetyl Glutamine • Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Sh-Polypeptide-1 • Sh-Polypeptide-9 • Sh-Polypeptide-11 • Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol
Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Polybutene • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Vegetable Oil • Betaine • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Olivate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Sorbitan Olivate • C12-16 Alcohols • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethiconol • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Ceramide NP • Panthenol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Isononyl Isononanoate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Stearic Acid • Fructooligosaccharides • Polyquaternium-51 • Beta-Glucan • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Disodium EDTA • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Carnosine • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Glucose • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Cellulose Gum • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Guaiazulene • Polysorbate 60 • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract • Oligopeptide-1
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPDear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.
Guaiazulene is a fragrance.
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Great calming and hidrating cream. Cute blue color Thad doesn't tint the skin. Perfect for dry and or sensitive skin
Dr. Althea Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream 71 ingredients
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