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Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop (50ml)

  • Regular price £29.90
Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop is a calming, watery serum for skin that gets red, reactive or breakout-prone and is starting to show the first fine lines. It's the renamed, repackaged version of Klairs' Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop, with the same formula: EGF and FGF peptides at 10 ppm each, blue guaiazulene and blueberry extract, in a short, fragrance-free list of 15 ingredients. What it doessh-Oligopeptide-1 (often called EGF) and sh-Polypeptide-1 (FGF) are lab-made peptides that Klairs use for the look of firmer, smoother, more resilient skin. Guaiazulene, the blue compound found in chamomile, helps skin feel calm, blueberry extract adds antioxidant care, and adenosine works on the look of fine lines. Why we chose itIt's one of the gentlest serums we know: no fragrance, no essential oils and no alcohol, with a watery texture that disappears into skin. That makes it an easy first serum for a reactive routine, and an easy one to add before anything richer. Best forSkin that gets red, reactive or easily upsetBreakout-prone skin that needs a calm serumThe first fine lines in sensitive skinA first serum right after cleansing or tonerNot ideal ifYou want a rich, cushiony serum: this one is watery and lightKey ingredientssh-Oligopeptide-1 (EGF) 10 ppm: the look of firmer, smoother skinsh-Polypeptide-1 (FGF) 10 ppm: the look of resilienceGuaiazulene: helps skin feel calmBlueberry extract and adenosine: antioxidant care and the look of fine linesTexture and finishA weightless, water-type serum in a 50 ml amber glass dropper bottle. Klairs say it absorbs instantly. Where it goes in your routineThe first step after cleansing, or after toner, morning and night. Press 3 to 4 drops into skin, then follow with thicker serums and cream. In the morning, finish with sunscreen. What to expectSkin feels calm and hydrated after applying. Changes in the look of firmness and texture build gradually with steady use. Good to knowThe colour naturally shifts from deep blue to blue-green or grey with time, light or heat, even before opening; Klairs say this is normal. Store it somewhere cool and out of sunlight, and use it within 6 months of opening. Quick facts: 50 ml dropper · EGF + FGF peptides, guaiazulene · Fragrance-free, alcohol-free · Morning and night · Klairs, made in Korea
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  • EGF + FGF peptides, 10 ppm each
  • For red, reactive or breakout-prone skin
  • First serum, morning and night
  • Fragrance-free, alcohol-free
Helps with
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Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop is a calming, watery serum for skin that gets red, reactive or breakout-prone and is starting to show the first fine lines. It's the renamed, repackaged version of Klairs' Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop, with the same formula: EGF and FGF peptides at 10 ppm each, blue guaiazulene and blueberry extract, in a short, fragrance-free list of 15 ingredients.

What it does

sh-Oligopeptide-1 (often called EGF) and sh-Polypeptide-1 (FGF) are lab-made peptides that Klairs use for the look of firmer, smoother, more resilient skin. Guaiazulene, the blue compound found in chamomile, helps skin feel calm, blueberry extract adds antioxidant care, and adenosine works on the look of fine lines.

Why we chose it

It's one of the gentlest serums we know: no fragrance, no essential oils and no alcohol, with a watery texture that disappears into skin. That makes it an easy first serum for a reactive routine, and an easy one to add before anything richer.

Best for

  • Skin that gets red, reactive or easily upset
  • Breakout-prone skin that needs a calm serum
  • The first fine lines in sensitive skin
  • A first serum right after cleansing or toner

Not ideal if

  • You want a rich, cushiony serum: this one is watery and light

Key ingredients

  • sh-Oligopeptide-1 (EGF) 10 ppm: the look of firmer, smoother skin
  • sh-Polypeptide-1 (FGF) 10 ppm: the look of resilience
  • Guaiazulene: helps skin feel calm
  • Blueberry extract and adenosine: antioxidant care and the look of fine lines

Texture and finish

A weightless, water-type serum in a 50 ml amber glass dropper bottle. Klairs say it absorbs instantly.

Where it goes in your routine

The first step after cleansing, or after toner, morning and night. Press 3 to 4 drops into skin, then follow with thicker serums and cream. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.

What to expect

Skin feels calm and hydrated after applying. Changes in the look of firmness and texture build gradually with steady use.

Good to know

The colour naturally shifts from deep blue to blue-green or grey with time, light or heat, even before opening; Klairs say this is normal. Store it somewhere cool and out of sunlight, and use it within 6 months of opening.

Quick facts: 50 ml dropper · EGF + FGF peptides, guaiazulene · Fragrance-free, alcohol-free · Morning and night · Klairs, made in Korea

What does Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop do?

It's a calming peptide serum. EGF and FGF peptides work on the look of firmer, smoother skin, guaiazulene helps skin feel calm, and adenosine works on the look of fine lines.

Is Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop the same as Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop?

Yes. Klairs renamed and repackaged it; they say the formula and volume are unchanged.

What is EGF in skincare?

In skincare, EGF usually means sh-Oligopeptide-1, a lab-made peptide modelled on a protein your skin makes. It's used for the look of firmer, smoother skin.

Why has my Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop changed colour?

Guaiazulene shifts from deep blue to blue-green or grey with light, heat and time. Klairs say this is normal and doesn't mean the serum has gone off. Use it within 6 months of opening.

Is Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop good for sensitive skin?

It's a short formula with no fragrance, essential oils or alcohol, which is why it's a popular choice for reactive skin. As with any new product, try it on a small area first.

  • Use right after cleansing or toner, morning and night.
  • Press 3 to 4 drops into face and neck.
  • Follow with thicker serums and your cream.
  • In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
  • Store somewhere cool and out of sunlight.

Water, Butylene Glycol, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Guaiazulene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine

Good to know

  • Fragrance-free, no essential oils, alcohol-free
  • Colour can change from blue to blue-green or grey; this is normal
  • Use within 6 months of opening

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Blue Youth Activating Drop (50ml)

£29.90