Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion

There's a reason most face-and-body lotions are disappointing. Face moisturizers are built for small dosing, lightweight absorption, and fast finish; body lotions are built for generous application, longer occlusive hold, and staying power on elbows and shins. Trying to make one formula do both usually means compromising on one end — either a face cream you can stretch over arms for about two days before giving up, or a body lotion that feels suffocating on your cheeks. Klairs' Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion is one of a very small number of products that actually split the difference well, and understanding why is mostly about reading the second line of the INCI.

Glycerin sits at position two. In cosmetic chemistry, that means it's present at a high enough concentration to do real hydration work — probably five to eight percent — which is meaningful because glycerin is one of the most reliable humectants in skincare and it doesn't care whether you apply it to your face or your thighs. Skin is skin. The humectant mechanism is the same, and if you've ever wondered why CeraVe's facial and body lotions can share so many ingredients, it's because the underlying biology of water binding in the stratum corneum doesn't change below the jawline. What changes is the occlusive load, and Klairs calibrated that load precisely.

The occlusive backbone comes from caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl ethylhexanoate, shea butter, and jojoba seed oil. Shea butter is the richest of these, and it's the ingredient that lets the lotion perform on dry body skin where a plain facial gel would just evaporate. Jojoba sits alongside it, providing a wax ester profile that mimics human sebum and helps the lotion absorb without leaving a heavy film on darker skin tones. The silicone component — cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone — adds slip and a soft dry-down that keeps the lotion from feeling sticky on the face. The combined effect is a medium-weight lotion that actually feels correct on both territories instead of being a compromise that feels wrong on both.

Then there's the sensitive-skin cast. Beta-glucan, centella asiatica, aloe, portulaca, and scutellaria root extract layer soothing and anti-inflammatory support into the base, which matters because the whole Klairs brand identity is built around reactive and easily irritated skin. Ceramide NP, sitting lower on the INCI but still present at a functional level, provides the lipid repair mechanism that makes this lotion tolerable on compromised skin barriers. Sodium hyaluronate does its usual water-binding job. Even the botanical extract list — paeonia, nelumbium, anise, scutellaria — reads like a thoughtful choice rather than a marketing pile-on. Nothing here is there just for the INCI photo.

The daily use experience matches what the formula suggests on paper. On the face, the lotion spreads smoothly, absorbs within about a minute, and leaves a soft satin finish that works well under sunscreen in the morning and feels comforting without being heavy at night. On arms and legs — the places where body lotion actually gets tested — it delivers the lasting softness you want from a shea-based formula without the greasy film that makes you dread getting dressed afterward. Dry elbows and knees take a small additional dollop and respond within a few days. The 250ml pump bottle is generous, and even with twice-daily face-and-arms use, you'll be looking at three to five months per bottle, which puts the per-use cost well below most dedicated facial moisturizers in the same quality tier.

Let's be honest about the limitations. The shea butter content makes this too rich for genuinely oily faces, and the combination of shea and plant oils disqualifies it for anyone managing fungal acne. It's not water-light enough for summer use in hot, humid climates — you'll want something thinner then — but it's one of the better winter moisturizers in this price tier. The product is not vegan, which Klairs doesn't hide but isn't loud about; the ceramide NP is the source of that caveat. The pump mechanism, which is otherwise excellent, can start dispensing unevenly in the last ten percent of the bottle — the classic 'tip upside down and wait' problem that plagues most wide-base pump packaging.

Brand-heritage honesty: Klairs has been around since 2010, which puts it solidly in the established tier by K-beauty standards. The brand has built its reputation specifically on sensitive-skin formulations over fifteen years, and the Supple Preparation line is one of the most recommended product families in sensitive-skin K-beauty discussions on forums and in dermatologist-adjacent content. This isn't an indie brand you need to give the benefit of the doubt to — it's a brand with a real track record that earned its way onto the shortlist for sensitive dry skin, and this lotion is one of the flagship reasons why.

Buy it if you want one lotion for face and body, you have dry-to-normal skin with a sensitive tendency, and you appreciate fragrance-free formulas with genuine ceramide content. Skip it if you have oily or fungal-acne-prone skin, you prefer gel-textured moisturizers, or you're strict about vegan sourcing. It's a rare product that actually earns its category description, which is maybe the highest compliment you can pay a multipurpose skincare item.

Formula

The hero actives that drive this product's performance.

Ingredient	Function	Evidence
Glycerin	Second on the INCI — unusually high for a body-friendly lotion and the main reason this product delivers lasting hydration without feeling sticky. In this formulation, glycerin works with betaine and sodium hyaluronate to pull water into both facial and body skin, making the lotion usable head-to-toe without reformulation.	well-established
Shea Butter	Sits at position five, providing the occlusive and emollient backbone that locks in the glycerin and hyaluronic acid underneath. For dry body skin — arms, legs, elbows — shea butter's triglyceride and unsaponifiable content does the lasting-softness work that a lighter facial moisturizer couldn't replicate on limbs.	well-established
Jojoba Seed Oil	Paired with shea butter in the emollient stack. Jojoba is structurally similar to human sebum, which makes it useful across both face and body without triggering the greasy feel you'd get from a pure triglyceride oil. It also helps the lotion absorb without leaving a visible film on darker skin tones.	well-established
Ceramide NP	The barrier-repair active that sits lower on the list but still anchors the product's sensitive-skin positioning. In this formulation, ceramide NP works with the shea butter occlusive layer to rebuild the lipid matrix of dry, compromised skin — the same approach CeraVe uses in its body lotions but with a wider supporting botanical cast.	well-established
Beta-Glucan	A polysaccharide humectant with immunomodulatory research behind it. In this lotion, it contributes soothing support that complements the centella asiatica and aloe extracts, making the formula tolerable on inflamed or recently irritated skin — a quiet but meaningful choice for a face-and-body product.	promising
Centella Asiatica Extract	A well-studied calming active that layers over the humectant base to reduce the risk of reactivity on sensitive skin. Its inclusion signals that Klairs designed this as a lotion for skin that flares rather than purely for dry skin — even at low concentration, centella pulls its weight in a daily product.	well-established

Full INCI List

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Arginine, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Brassica Rapa (Turnip) Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract

Product Flags

✓ Fragrance Free✓ Alcohol Free✗ Oil Free✗ Silicone Free✓ Paraben Free✓ Sulfate Free✓ Cruelty Free✗ Vegan✗ Fungal Acne Safe

Comedogenic Ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter

Compatibility

Best For

dry normal sensitive

Works For

combination

Not Ideal For

oily

Addresses These Conditions

dryness dehydration compromised skin barrier sensitivity winter skin

Use With Caution

fungal acne acne

Routine Step

moisturizer

Time of Day

AM & PM

Pregnancy Safe

Yes ✓

Layering Tips

Apply to damp skin after cleansing or showering for maximum absorption. On the face, use a small amount as your moisturizer step. On the body, apply liberally to dry areas — elbows, knees, shins — and massage until absorbed.

Results Timeline

Immediate softness and a slight plumping effect on first use. Within 1-2 weeks, noticeable improvement in dry patches and barrier feel. Full benefits for dry-skin management and barrier support accumulate over 4-8 weeks of consistent daily use.

Pairs Well With

hyaluronic-acid serumsniacinamide serumsceramide serums

Sample AM Routine

1. Gentle cleanser
2. Toner
3. Serum
4. Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion
5. Sunscreen

Sample PM Routine

1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Serum
4. Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion

Evidence

The Science

The formula's strongest scientific foundation is the humectant-plus-occlusive-plus-ceramide approach, which mirrors what decades of barrier research have shown to be the most effective framework for managing dry and compromised skin. Glycerin at high concentration has extensive published evidence for improving stratum corneum hydration and transepidermal water loss, and studies have shown it performs comparably to more expensive humectants at significantly lower cost. Shea butter contains triterpene esters and tocopherol that contribute to occlusive hold and antioxidant support; work on body lotions in dry-skin populations has shown consistent softening and hydration benefits from shea-based formulas.

Ceramide NP specifically is one of the skin's native lipids, and topical supplementation has published evidence for improving barrier function in atopic dermatitis and other dry-skin conditions. The mechanism is lipid-matrix reconstruction in the intercellular spaces of the stratum corneum — essentially helping skin rebuild the mortar between the cell-layer bricks. Beta-glucan, derived from oat or yeast, has research on barrier soothing and immunomodulation, with work showing reduced TEWL and improved skin resilience in sensitive-skin populations. Centella asiatica's triterpenoids (asiaticoside, madecassoside) have a robust literature behind their wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effects. None of these individual actives are doing something magical in this lotion; the story is the combination — a well-chosen humectant stack, a calibrated occlusive backbone, a lipid-repair active, and soothing support working together rather than any single hero doing heroic work.

Dermatologist Perspective

Dermatologists treating dry, sensitive, or mildly eczema-prone skin frequently recommend fragrance-free, ceramide-containing lotions with substantial humectant content — and this formula fits that description cleanly. Board-certified dermatologists often emphasize the benefit of applying moisturizer to damp skin immediately after cleansing or showering to maximize humectant-driven water uptake, which is a practice this lotion supports well. For patients managing facial sensitivity alongside dry body skin, a single gentle formula usable head-to-toe can simplify routines and improve compliance. The shea butter content and fatty acid profile would typically prompt a caution for patients with malassezia folliculitis or active comedonal acne on the face, where a lighter gel moisturizer is usually preferred.

Guidance

How to Use

Apply to damp skin immediately after cleansing or showering for maximum humectant uptake. On the face, use a small pump and spread evenly across face and neck after serums, then follow with sunscreen in the morning. On the body, apply two to three pumps to each limb and massage until absorbed, focusing extra product on elbows, knees, and shins. Works well layered under a thicker occlusive balm on very dry spots in winter.

Value Assessment

At $22 for 250ml, the per-milliliter cost is among the best in this quality tier — significantly cheaper per ounce than dedicated facial moisturizers with comparable ceramide content and similar to drugstore body lotions despite offering a more sophisticated formula. Klairs sells this lotion only in the 250ml pump format, so there's no larger value-play to consider. For a twice-daily face-and-arms user, the bottle lasts three to five months, putting the monthly cost around $5-7 — a genuine bargain for a fragrance-free, ceramide-containing, sensitive-skin-friendly lotion.

Who Should Buy

Anyone with dry, normal, or sensitive skin looking for one gentle fragrance-free lotion that genuinely works across face and body. Particularly useful for people who hate managing separate products for different body areas and who value a ceramide-containing formula at a reasonable price.

Who Should Skip

Oily and acne-prone faces will find it too rich. Fungal-acne-prone users should avoid due to the shea butter and plant oil content. Strict vegans should look for alternatives since the ceramide NP sourcing is non-vegan. Hot-climate users may prefer a lighter gel moisturizer in summer.

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Details

Texture

Medium-weight white lotion that spreads easily and absorbs without tackiness

Scent

Completely fragrance-free with a neutral base note from the plant extracts

Packaging

Large 250ml pump bottle with a wide base and locking pump head

Finish

satinnon-greasy

What to Expect on First Use

Spreads smoothly and sinks in within a minute on face and arms. Slight emollient film on very dry areas like elbows — intentional and welcome in winter. No tingling or stinging. The first week of use noticeably softens rough texture on body areas.

How Long It Lasts

3-5 months with twice-daily face and arms application, shorter if used for full body

Period After Opening

12 months

Best Season

fall winter

Certifications

cruelty-free

Background

Dear, Klairs launched in 2010 as the sensitive-skin-focused house brand of Korean importer Wishtrend. The Supple Preparation line — toner, facial lotion, and this all-over lotion — became the products that built the brand's international reputation among K-beauty sensitive-skin users on forums like r/AsianBeauty. This all-over variant launched as a response to user requests for a formula rich enough for dry body skin without breaking the brand's face-safe promise.

About Dear, Klairs Established Brand (5–20 years)

Dear, Klairs launched in 2010 as the signature sensitive-skin brand of Wishtrend's parent company. Its Supple Preparation line has become a staple in K-beauty recommendation lists for reactive and compromised skin, and the brand has built a reliable track record over more than a decade.

Brand founded: 2010 · Product launched: 2017

Myth vs. Reality

Myth

Face lotions and body lotions should always be separate products.

Reality

The myth comes from decades of marketing segmentation. Skin is skin, and a well-formulated face lotion can absolutely work on the body — what matters is the occlusive load, the irritant profile, and whether the formula is rich enough for the driest spots.

Myth

Ceramides in a body lotion are just for marketing.

Reality

Ceramide NP at a meaningful concentration supports barrier lipid repair on any skin — body or face. It's the same mechanism that makes CeraVe's ceramide body lotions useful for eczema-prone limbs, and it applies here too.

FAQ

Common Praise

"Works for face and body"

"Not greasy"

"Good for sensitive skin"

"Fragrance-free"

"Big 250ml pump lasts months"

Common Complaints

"Too rich for oily faces"

"Shea butter can clog pores for some"

"Pump can clog near end"

Notable Endorsements

r/AsianBeauty recurring recommendationWishtrend bestseller

Appears In

best face and body lotion best moisturizer for dry sensitive skin best k beauty body lotion best ceramide body lotion

Related Conditions

dryness dehydration compromised skin barrier sensitivity

Related Ingredients

glycerin shea butter jojoba oil ceramides beta glucan centella asiatica