Comparison
Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel 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.
Holika Holika
Aloe 99 Soothing GelLightweight aloe gel, multipurpose soother for face, body and after sun.
Klairs
Midnight Blue Calming CreamLightweight blue cream that calms redness, breakouts and post sun irritation.
Choose Aloe 99 Soothing Gel if
- Your main concern is Dehydration.
- You have All skin.
- You want Aloe Vera Leaf Extract in the formula.
- You prefer the lower price (from €7 vs from €25).
Choose Midnight Blue Calming Cream if
- Your main concern is Post Acne.
- You want Guaiazulene, Centella, Ceramide in the formula.
- Targeted soothing
At a glance
- Oily
- Combination
- Sensitive
- All
- Sensitive
- Combination
- Oily
- Redness
- Dehydration
- Irritation
- Redness
- Irritation
- Post Acne
- Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
- Guaiazulene
- Centella
- Ceramide
- Cooling
- Cheap
- Multi use
- Targeted soothing
- Light texture
- Not enough on its own for dry 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
Aloe 99 Soothing Gel
"Have not used it on my face but I love it for after shaving legs and insect bites--instantly soothing, cooling and quenches dry skin on the body ..."
"This gel is clear, slightly thick, yet spreads easily. It doesn't necessarily smell of anything in particular, just crisp and clean."
Midnight Blue Calming Cream
Helped my skin survive harsh retinol
"This cream definitely deserves your attention! I think I owe it a great debt of gratitude, because it allowed my skin to survive the application of a very harsh retinol cream. For me, the Midnight Blue Calming Cream is great to have in your closet, even if I d…"
Favorite Korean brand, simple and effective
"Klairs is one of my favorite Korean brands right now. I love their vision of skincare! Klairs offers simple, minimalist, eco-friendly products, with formulas that are usually rather natural. But they also contain plenty of sophisticated ingredients, which are …"
FAQ
What is the main difference between Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel and Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream?
Both are moisturizers. Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel focuses on Redness and Dehydration, while Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream targets Redness and Irritation. Ingredient wise, Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel leads with Aloe Vera Leaf Extract; Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream uses Guaiazulene and Centella.
Can I use Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel 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, Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel or Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream?
Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €7 vs from €25).