Comparison
Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream vs Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream
Two moisturizers that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.


Klairs
Midnight Blue Calming CreamLightweight blue cream that calms redness, breakouts and post sun irritation.
Choose 345 Relief Cream if
- Your main concern is Dehydration.
- You have Dry or Normal skin.
- You want Centella Complex, Panthenol, Madecassoside in the formula.
- Great for compromised skin
Choose Midnight Blue Calming Cream if
- Your main concern is Post Acne.
- You have Combination or Oily skin.
- You want Guaiazulene, Centella, Ceramide in the formula.
- You prefer the lower price (from €25 vs from €30).
At a glance
- Sensitive
- Dry
- Normal
- All
- Sensitive
- Combination
- Oily
- Redness
- Irritation
- Dehydration
- Redness
- Irritation
- Post Acne
- Centella Complex
- Panthenol
- Madecassoside
- Guaiazulene
- Centella
- Ceramide
- Great for compromised skin
- Comforting
- Targeted soothing
- Light texture
- Rich for oily skin
- Small jar
Ingredient interactions
No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.
What reviewers say
345 Relief Cream
Great calming cream
"If my skin is irritated I can use this knowing it will help calm it down. It is a good basic moisturizer."
Amazing for problematic skin
"After a week of using this, it's been AMAZING. My skin has been acting up for months, it's dehydrated, oily, sensitive and textured."
Midnight Blue Calming Cream
Magic in a jar
"It's difficult for me to instantly like most skincare products, but I give my heart to this. I even wish it were a facial moisturizer because I love the comfort I get from this blue cream. I have oily skin and experience redness, itchiness and sensitivity on b…"
Best lightweight yet effective moisturizer
"This is the best moisturizer. A little bit lighter but still heavy enough for nighttime."
FAQ
What is the main difference between Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream and Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream?
Both are moisturizers. Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream focuses on Redness and Irritation, while Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream targets Redness and Irritation. Ingredient wise, Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream leads with Centella Complex and Panthenol; Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream uses Guaiazulene and Centella.
Can I use Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream and Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream together?
They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.
Which one is cheaper, Dr Althea 345 Relief Cream or Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream?
Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €30 vs from €25).