Dear, Klairs Cleanser

Klairs splits cleansing into a few jobs. The Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil is the oil-based first step that dissolves sunscreen, makeup, and the oil-soluble grime of the day. The Gentle Black Facial Cleanser is the water-based wash that follows, clearing sweat and water-soluble debris. The Freshly Juiced Vitamin Mask Cleanser is a wash that can also sit on the skin briefly as a mild brightening mask. That gives you both halves of a double cleanse plus a multitasking option.

Double cleansing means cleaning twice: first with an oil to break down sunscreen and makeup, then with a water-based wash to remove what is left. Oil and water lift different kinds of residue, so one pass rarely gets everything if you wear SPF or makeup. The Klairs cleansing oil and facial cleanser are built to pair this way, leaving skin clean without the squeaky, tight feeling that a single harsh wash can cause.

Apply the cleansing oil to dry skin and massage it over the face, including around the eyes if you wear eye makeup. The oil breaks down sunscreen and makeup as you work it in. Add a little water to emulsify it into a milky layer, then rinse. This is the step that does the heavy lifting at the end of the day, so do not skip it if you wear SPF, which you should be applying every morning.

After the oil, the Gentle Black Facial Cleanser is the second, water-based step. Massage it over damp skin, let it lift the remaining residue, and rinse clean. On mornings when you have not worn makeup or SPF overnight, this wash on its own is often enough. It is the everyday cleanser of the trio, gentle enough to use daily without stripping the skin.

The Freshly Juiced Vitamin Mask Cleanser is the multitasker. Use it like a normal wash, or leave it on for a minute or two so the vitamin-focused formula can act as a short brightening mask before you rinse. It is a good pick on days when you want a little extra from your cleanse without adding a separate mask step. Use it in place of the facial cleanser when you want that boost.

If you wear sunscreen and makeup daily, you want the cleansing oil plus a second wash, so pair the oil with either the facial cleanser or the mask cleanser. If you rarely wear makeup, a single water-based wash may be all you need, and the Gentle Black Facial Cleanser is the simplest daily choice. If brightening is a goal, lean on the mask cleanser as your second step a few times a week.

These cleansers are formulated to be gentle and low on fragrance, which is why they suit sensitive and easily irritated skin. If your skin is dry, the cleansing oil is a softer way to remove makeup than a foaming wash, and following with the gentle facial cleanser avoids over-stripping. Oilier skin can still use the oil cleanser; the emulsify-and-rinse step lifts it away cleanly so it does not leave a film.

Dear, Klairs is a Korean brand, and these are the same cleanser formulas sold under the label. The 3+ products listed here are what is available to ship now, so each one on this page is ready to order. Because they are designed to work together, you can build a full Klairs cleansing step from this single collection.