ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream 30ml

Values you can verify: 100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Fragrance-Free (no Parfum/Fragrance in the declared INCI) · FA-Conditional* (see Section 30B) · Halal-Friendly*/Vegan-Friendly* (self-assessed, not certified — see Section 26).

The empathy line: If your face feels hot and flushed after being outdoors in Mauritius's sun, that's a real vascular and inflammatory response, not you "overreacting" — a cooling, non-occlusive cream is a reasonable comfort measure for that specific sensation. The oily-tight paradox: if your skin is shiny by midday but tight right after cleansing, the fix is more of this kind of light hydration, not less moisturizer.

Pros: lightweight gel-cream texture that seals without heaviness; fragrance-free by INCI; shares a soothing-botanical base with its companion serum for a coherent two-step routine; genuinely refrigerator-friendly for an extra cooling effect (a real, specific usage tip found in this research, not marketing filler). Caveats: unlike the companion serum, no brand-disclosed concentration for the named Minari extract was found for this exact SKU; pH is not publicly disclosed; no independently-verified customer reviews were found for this exact SKU at the time of writing.

In Mauritius's heat, the shine you see by midday is sebum and sweat doing their job, not dirt sitting on your skin — over-washing strips the acid mantle (target pH roughly 4.5-5.5) and triggers compensatory sebum overproduction, the exact oiliness you're trying to fix.

This cream is designed to replace lost moisture without adding heavy oils or occlusion, so it doesn't reinforce the "my moisturizer feels too rich, I should skip it" instinct that drives over-cleansing in the first place. Pairing it with a gentle, correctly-pH cleanser (Section 37) rather than skipping moisturizer altogether is what actually breaks the cycle.

Compatibility checklist: bedside-compatible — yes; requires rinsing — no; requires precise dosage — no; usable with unwashed hands in a pinch — yes; requires a wait time — no, it can be the last step; can anchor a bare-bones routine — yes, as the final moisturizing step.

On a low-energy night, this can be the entire "moisturize" step of a minimal routine: gentle cleanser, this cream, done. Refrigerating it in advance (a genuine usage pattern found in this research) can make it feel like a small self-care moment even on a rough day.

Step 1 — When: Morning or evening, as your last or second-to-last step before sunscreen (AM). Step 2 — How much: 1-2 pea-size amounts for the full face. Step 3 — How: Press and pat into skin; do not rub or drag.

The one rule: Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Gentle cleanser (optional). 2. Toner. 3. Serum (e.g. the companion ClearDea Minari Calming Gel Serum). 4. ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream — 1-2 peas, pat in. 5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable).

In Mauritius's humid mornings, a light gel-cream like this is usually enough to seal in hydration without the heavy, sweaty feeling a thick occlusive cream can cause under makeup or sunscreen.

1. Double cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup. 2. Toner. 3. Serum. 4. ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream — 1-2 peas, pat in, seal with a thin occlusive if your skin runs dry or you sleep under AC.

Because this cream has no retinoid, acid, or Vitamin C of its own, it does not need to sit inside a skin-cycling schedule — it can close out your routine nightly regardless of which active lane you're running elsewhere.

Technique: Pat and press into skin, don't rub — friction can increase irritation on already-reactive skin. Required skin state: apply after your lightest layers, on skin that's absorbed its prior serum step. Optional tip: a genuine, recurring usage pattern found in this research is refrigerating this cream (and the companion serum) to intensify the cooling sensation on hot days.

Hands vs. cotton pad: For a cream, hands are the only practical application method — cotton pads are for liquid toners, not emulsions.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules: Viscosity ladder — thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults — watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 min before sunscreen if going outdoors or applying makeup. Amount defaults unless brand-specific instructions override: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump (+1 drop for neck); eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size max; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck. Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional). 2. pH-prep toner (optional). 3. Hydrating toner layers (optional). 4. Essence (optional). 5. Mist (optional). 6. Booster/soothing serum (optional). 7. Antioxidant lane (choose one). 8. Pigment support lane (choose one). 9. Hydration serum lane. 10. Oil-control lane (choose one). 11. Peptides/repair lane. 12. Eye serum/cream. 13. Moisturizer — this product sits here. 14. Optional sealing layer (AC/dry only). 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable). 16. Lip SPF.

In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional). 2. Oil cleanser (if SPF/makeup). 3. Water cleanser. 4. pH-prep toner. 5. Hydrating toner layers. 6. Essence. 7. Soothing/barrier serum. 8. [Anchor active, if running one elsewhere]. 9. Targeted serum (only if non-conflicting). 10. Moisturizer — this product sits here. 11. Sleeping mask (optional). 12. Occlusive seal (optional). 13. Spot treatment (as needed). 14. Lip sleeping mask (optional).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night. One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure: default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

Rung: Light gel-cream — apply after all serums and essences, as your moisturizing step, before (or in place of) a heavier occlusive seal. Layering rule: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase.

Phase compatibility: Unlike the companion serum (which has no true oil/emulsifier phase), this cream is a genuine oil-in-water emulsion built on Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate and Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. This means it can seal in previous water-based layers more effectively than the serum alone, at the cost of needing a slightly longer absorption wait before anything applied on top.

Prerequisites: Before relying on this as your primary moisturizer, your routine should already include a gentle cleanser and, if used in the morning, a daily SPF habit. A moisturizer alone cannot compensate for a stripping cleanser or unprotected sun exposure undoing its work.

Primary targets: Visible redness and "overheated" skin sensation (Houttuynia Cordata, mugwort have anti-inflammatory botanical literature at the ingredient level); general hydration maintenance via its hyaluronic acid complex.

Secondary benefits: A light antioxidant contribution from green tea extract.

What this product cannot do: it cannot clear active inflammatory acne (no benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid); it cannot fade dark marks (no disclosed niacinamide, arbutin, or tranexamic acid); it is not a replacement for a dedicated barrier-repair cream if your barrier is significantly compromised — see Section 12 for that threshold.

Every recommendation below is verified against the live Adilsons catalog (status and inventory checked) at the time of writing — stock changes constantly, so treat the primary pick as a starting point, not a guarantee.

Alternates for each role (also verified in-stock): Sunscreen — Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream, SKIN1004 Centella Tone Brightening Tone-Up Sunscreen, SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light. Toner — SKIN1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Essence Toner, Anua Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad.

Pilling pairs: Applying sunscreen too soon after this cream, before it's fully absorbed, can pill. Mitigate by waiting a full 1-2 minutes after this cream before sunscreen.

Pre-period breakouts happen because progesterone causes the pore lining to physically swell, narrowing the opening and trapping sebum beneath. This cream doesn't address that mechanical swelling, but its light texture won't add occlusion on top of an already breakout-prone week, and its calming botanicals can reduce the visible redness around active blemishes.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss (TEWL), can trigger inflammatory acne, and compromises barrier function. This cream addresses the downstream hydration and comfort symptoms, not the cortisol pathway itself.

On visibly stressed, flushed-feeling skin days, the cooling sensation (especially if refrigerated) can offer a genuine, immediate comfort benefit even though it isn't treating the underlying cause.

Permeability: Film-Forming (Uncertain). As a true oil-in-water emulsion with dedicated emulsifiers, this cream sits closer to the skin surface than a watery serum and may leave a thin film depending on how much is applied.

If in doubt, a light rinse or wipe of the treated area before ablution is the safer approach for a cream-format product. Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars — consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "A 'cooling' cream works by actually lowering your skin's temperature through its ingredients." REALITY: The cooling sensation from humectant-and-water-heavy gel-creams like this one is mostly evaporative and sensory (water evaporating off the skin, plus a smooth, non-greasy glide) rather than a specific ingredient chemically cooling tissue — refrigerating the product itself adds a genuine, separate physical cooling effect on top of that.

MYTH: "If it's from the same line as a serum you like, the cream must contain the same active at the same strength." REALITY: This product's named Minari extract concentration could not be independently confirmed and should not be assumed to match the companion serum's disclosed 0.0826% — creams and serums in the same marketed line commonly differ in dosing even when they share a base formula.

In air-conditioned environments, the hyaluronic acid and other humectants in this cream can draw moisture FROM your deeper skin layers instead of from the air if there's no ambient humidity to pull from. In long AC exposure, seal with a thin, dedicated occlusive rather than relying on this cream's own emulsifiers to fully prevent that.

July-November: PM2.5 increases during sugar cane harvest burns. Because this cream sits closer to the skin surface than a watery serum, it can trap slightly more airborne particulate on a high-PM2.5 day than the companion serum would — a light rinse or gentle cleanse before bed matters more during this season.

Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a mineral (calcium-stearate) film after cleansing that causes tightness. A pH-adjusting toner used before this cream (Section 15) helps counteract that residue.

*Unlike the companion serum (which discloses 826ppm / 0.0826% for this same extract), no product-specific concentration was found for this cream. Do not assume the two SKUs share the same dose.

Full INCI list (low-medium confidence — cross-referenced across multiple retail listings, with one conflicting and rejected search result flagged separately; WebFetch to a primary ingredient database was blocked at the time of writing, and the sourced list is likely incomplete past its final entry): Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Betaine, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Tromethamine, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Ectoin, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Allantoin, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract (Lemon Balm), Xylityl Glucoside, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract (Persimmon), PVM/MA Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract (Mugwort), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate.

A second search pass this run returned a materially different ingredient/claim set for this product — Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Collagen, Madecassoside, and "Tea Tree" — none of which are used above. That result is rejected as likely search-result contamination from other ClearDea SKUs (it also claimed an implausible 80% concentration for the Minari extract, directly contradicting the companion serum's own disclosed 0.0826% figure, and "Tea Tree" almost certainly conflates green tea with an unrelated plant). If you need the complete, current, guaranteed-accurate list, check the physical carton.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Caprylhydroxamic Acid, supported by Disodium EDTA as a chelating agent — the same gentle, paraben-free approach as the companion serum.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no Parfum/Fragrance ingredient appears in the declared INCI.

Scent: Not disclosed by the brand in any source checked; a faint herbal note from the leaf extracts is plausible but not confirmed.

EU 26 allergen screen: None detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no denatured or drying alcohol appears in the declared INCI.

Halal status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-free status: No brand-wide cruelty-free certification was found for ClearDea in this research pass. *Not independently certified. Brand policy, if any, is unconfirmed.

Microplastic status: Microplastic-Free — no polyethylene, nylon, or comparable insoluble synthetic polymer microbead was found in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: Not independently confirmed; most safely treated as a General Cosmetic pending confirmation.

Clinical evidence: No product-specific clinical study was found for this exact cream. The same ingredient-level Oenanthe javanica literature cited for the companion serum (PMC6470913, in-vivo mouse-skin study) applies at the ingredient-class level but not as product-specific proof, and at an unknown, unconfirmed concentration for this SKU.

Evidence confidence: Low*. *Ingredient-class science exists but this exact formula's concentrations were not confirmed, which is a lower confidence position than the companion serum, whose hero-ingredient dose is at least disclosed.

30B — Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional*. *Not independently verified against a live FA-safety database this run (access was blocked). Hydrogenated Lecithin, present in the declared INCI, is commonly flagged as ambiguous-risk by fungal-acne-safety trackers. If you are specifically managing Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis, patch test on a small area first.

Assessment: Low-Medium. As a true emulsion (unlike the companion serum), this cream carries slightly more pilling risk than a pure gel-serum, especially if layered under sunscreen too soon.

Mitigate by waiting a full 1-2 minutes for the cream to fully absorb before sunscreen or makeup, and pat rather than rub the next layer on.

Color baseline: Not independently confirmed — check that your unit's color and consistency match the product photo on arrival.

Storage: Refrigeration is explicitly supported by real usage patterns for this product (for the cooling effect), which also has the side benefit of extending stability in Mauritius's heat; otherwise keep out of direct sun and bathroom humidity swings.

Separation: As a true emulsion, minor separation over time is more plausible here than in the companion serum — a light shake before use is reasonable if you notice any. Spoilage signs: a sour/off smell, visible curdling that doesn't re-blend, or a texture that's turned grainy. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: Apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then repeat behind the ear for 24 hours before first facial use.

72-hour barrier reset (if you react): STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

Top mistakes: 1. Applying it before the serum step instead of after (wrong viscosity order). 2. Using it as a rich night cream substitute when your skin needs a genuinely occlusive product. 3. Skipping sunscreen because "the cream already moisturized me." 4. Assuming its Minari concentration matches the companion serum's disclosed figure — it isn't confirmed to. 5. Rubbing it in vigorously instead of patting on reactive skin.

Overuse threshold: There's no strong-active ceiling here, but applying visibly more than 1-2 peas per use wastes product and increases pilling risk without added benefit.

Usage math: At roughly 1-1.5 pea-size amounts (about 0.5-0.75ml) per application, a 30ml jar/tube holds approximately 40-60 applications.

Lifespan: Used once daily, that's roughly 6-8 weeks; used twice daily, roughly 3-4 weeks. Using 2-3x the recommended amount shortens this proportionally without improving results.

Reorder timing: Reorder about 2 weeks before you expect to run out, to allow for delivery time within Mauritius.

This cream's job is to seal in hydration and calm redness; it sits at the moisturizer tier of the viscosity ladder, after every serum and before sunscreen. AM: Cleanse (optional) → Toner → Serum → ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream → Sunscreen. PM: Double cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → Toner → Serum → ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now, use this cream alone (no other actives) for a few days as part of the 72-hour reset. If you're in AC for long stretches, seal this cream with a thin, dedicated occlusive on top. If your skin feels overheated after sun exposure, refrigerate this cream in advance for an intensified cooling effect — a genuine usage pattern, not a marketing gimmick.

Stock-true starter bundle: Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner + ClearDea Minari Calming Gel Serum + this cream + Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+ — a full calming-lane AM/PM routine, each link verified in-stock at the time of writing.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a comparably lightweight moisturizer with a more transparently-dosed hero ingredient, Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream is a verified in-stock alternative built on a brand-stated 70% Betula Platyphylla Japonica (Birch) Sap base.

Other verified in-stock alternatives in the same gentle-moisturizer category: Purito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Cream (barrier-repair-focused, similar soothing positioning), Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk (lighter emulsion-milk texture, adds 2% niacinamide), and Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream (more concentrated barrier-repair formula if your skin needs more than a light gel-cream provides).

Choose ClearDea Deep Minari Cool Soothing Cream over Anua's Birch Moisture Boosting Cream if you specifically want the cooling, "overheated skin" positioning and a formula designed to pair with a matching serum from the same line, rather than a single-hero-ingredient hydration focus.

State-gated triggers — choose THIS if: you're already using or plan to use the companion Minari serum and want a coherent two-step system; you specifically want the cooling/refrigeration use case; your skin runs oily-to-combination and doesn't need heavy hydration-boosting. Choose the alternative if: you want a verifiably higher-dose hydrating hero ingredient; your skin is drier and benefits from Birch Sap's specific humectant profile.

Timing and lane: Both occupy the same "daily moisturizer" lane and shouldn't be used together in the same routine slot — pick one. Neither conflicts with an active lane elsewhere since neither is an active itself.

Don't upgrade to this one if: you're already happy with a moisturizer that has disclosed, meaningful hero-ingredient concentrations; your skin needs more barrier-repair support than a light gel-cream provides (consider Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Cream or Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream instead).

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, THIS is worth choosing. If not, the alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: lightweight, cooling, fragrance-free daily moisturizer for oily/combination/reactive skin. You do NOT need this if you already own a similarly light, fragrance-free gel-cream moisturizer that's working for you — finish your current product before purchasing.

Check your shelf for an already-open light moisturizer with a similar profile before buying a second one; PAO is not publicly disclosed, so check an old, mostly-unused jar for spoilage signs (Section 32) rather than assuming it's still good.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if adding this alongside another light gel-cream moisturizer with an overlapping profile — pick one as your daily moisturizer. Significant Benefit if replacing a heavier, more occlusive cream that's been causing congestion in Mauritius's heat.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

No ClearDea-specific counterfeit markers were found in this research pass. Until brand-specific guidance is available, check for a clean, undamaged seal, consistent print quality on the carton, and a legible batch code as general-purpose verification steps.

Brand profile: ClearDea is a Korean skincare brand positioned around the slogan "Clear Skin, Dear All," with products stated to be 100% made in Korea. Its catalog spans a Minari (soothing/calming) line, a Mucin Collagen line, and pore/cleansing-focused products, generally aimed at troubled, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Parent company and founding year were not confirmed in this research pass.

This cream and its companion serum illustrate the brand's shared-base-formula approach — related products across a line drawing on the same soothing-botanical stack, with the format (gel vs. emulsion) and emulsifying system doing the differentiating work. No cruelty-free, vegan, or Halal certification was found for the brand — treat any such claim about ClearDea products as self-assessed.

Community reviews for this specific SKU were not independently verifiable at the time of writing. WebFetch access to Amazon, Ulta, Reddit, and Hwahae was blocked during this research pass, and no accessible Reddit thread for this exact product was found via search.

What surfaced instead were retailer-aggregated, non-individually-attributed themes: shoppers describe the cream as "awesome for calming skin," light and fast-absorbing without stickiness, and leaving skin feeling hydrated and brighter — read these as retailer paraphrase, not sourced quotes. One specific, recurring, and credible usage pattern did surface repeatedly: refrigerating this cream together with the companion Minari Calming Gel Serum to intensify the cooling/de-puffing sensation.

We will not invent individually-sourced quotes to fill this section. If you've used this product, we'd genuinely welcome your review to help future customers.

Sustainability: Recyclability and refillability were not disclosed by the brand at the time of writing — check the base of your container for a resin-identification code before recycling locally.

Is this a heavy night cream? No — it's a lightweight gel-cream. If you need heavier barrier repair, see the alternatives in Section 38.

Can I refrigerate it? Yes — this is a genuine, recurring usage pattern found in this research, specifically to intensify the cooling sensation.

Does it contain the same Minari concentration as the companion serum? Not confirmed — the serum discloses 0.0826%, but no equivalent figure was found for this cream. Don't assume they match.

Is it fungal-acne safe? Conditionally — see the FA-Conditional flag in Section 30B; patch test if you're specifically managing Malassezia folliculitis.

Do I still need sunscreen if I use this? Yes, always, in the morning — this cream has no SPF of its own.

Emulsion

A stable blend of water and oil phases held together by an emulsifier — what makes a cream a cream, rather than a watery gel.

Humectant

An ingredient that attracts and holds water at the skin's surface, like glycerin or hyaluronic acid.

FA-Conditional

An ingredient that some people who are prone to fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) may react to, but not universally.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally slightly-acidic surface layer (pH ~4.5-5.5) that helps block bacteria and irritants.

Occlusive

An ingredient that forms a physical seal on skin to prevent water loss.

PAO

Period After Opening — the number of months a product stays good for once opened, shown as an open-jar icon with a number on the packaging.

MFDS

Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which classifies cosmetics as General or Functional.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: Oily, combination, or reactive skin in Mauritius's climate that wants a genuinely light, fragrance-free, cooling daily moisturizer — especially as the sealing step for the companion Minari Calming Gel Serum.

Key benefits: fragrance-free by INCI; light gel-cream texture that won't feel heavy in humidity; a real, specific cooling-via-refrigeration usage pattern; shares a coherent soothing-botanical base with its companion serum.

Keep in mind: unlike the companion serum, this cream's named Minari extract concentration is not disclosed for this SKU; pH and PAO are not publicly disclosed; it contains Hydrogenated Lecithin, an FA-conditional ingredient — patch test if you're specifically fungal-acne-prone; it's a light moisturizer, not a rich barrier-repair cream.

Assessment: Likely Suitable, Patch Test First. This formula is fragrance-free and retinoid-free with a comparatively gentle preservative system (1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid), the factors most commonly flagged as risk points for treatment-sensitized skin.

The FA-conditional Hydrogenated Lecithin and the broad botanical extract list are not established oncology-contraindicated ingredients, but a wide extract list carries more individual-sensitivity surface area than a minimalist formula — patch test carefully given treatment-altered skin barrier function.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Particulate adhesion: As a true emulsion sitting closer to the skin surface than a watery gel, this cream can trap slightly more airborne dust/PM2.5 during Mauritius's July-November sugar cane burning season — a gentle evening cleanse matters more during that window than it does with the companion serum alone.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Camellia Sinensis (green tea) Leaf Extract carries real ingredient-level antioxidant literature, though its exact concentration here is not disclosed.

AC/humidity swing interaction: As a humectant-containing formula, this cream performs best with some ambient humidity to draw from; in long AC exposure, seal with a dedicated occlusive rather than relying on its own light emulsifier system alone.