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HOW AN IDEA BECOMES A SKIN FAVORITE

Anyone who's ever sniffed a truly good natural cosmetic essence knows: it's full of passion and dedication—plus a little bit of madness. We chatted with the product developer behind KLAR Skin Refining Essence. She reveals what inspires her, why some ideas only shine in the heat cabinet, and how KLAR is shaking up her own skincare routine.

Okay, come on, what was the idea behind KLAR?

"Honestly? I wanted to create something that not only works, but also makes my skin truly happy. The Korean Skincare Routine was my muse—I love how it celebrates skincare like a ritual. KLAR has a pH of 4.5 (perfectly balanced) and an impressive ingredient list: aloe vera, rose water, glycerin—all for a moisture boost.

But there are also a few surprises: rice extract and rice water, inspired by K-Beauty, and AHA from schisandra berry for a glow. My personal insider tip is levulinic acid, which promotes a healthy skin microbiome. KLAR is basically your skin's best friend."

How long did you work on KLAR?

"Oh wow, over two years! Developing natural cosmetics isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. Especially because we didn't want to compromise. The hardest part? Stable preservation that's still certifiable. It gave us a few gray hairs, but in the end, we wanted a product we could be proud of. And that's CLEAR—literally!"

What moments have almost driven you to despair?

"Oh, there were a few! Imagine working on a recipe for months, only to find that it no longer works after testing. Heat ovens, storage conditions, stability—the whole process. Often, we had to start from scratch. But that's exactly what it takes when you really want to achieve great things. Without our lab team, none of this would have been possible. They never gave up—absolute superheroes!"

"Imagine working on a recipe for months, only to find that it no longer works after testing."

MARINA
Product developer at UND GRETEL

SOME DRINKS FOR YOUR SKIN

Toner & Essence

CLEAR

Skin-refining & caring essence

(320.00 €/L)

Hyaluronic Serum

PUR

Multi-Hyaluronic Moisturizing Serum

(1,600.00 €/L)

cleansing oil

REINE

Gently cleansing & nourishing facial oil

(280.00 €/L)

Who is KLAR made for?

"In short: For every skin type. Whether dry, oily, or combination, KLAR adapts. But: If your skin is currently extremely sensitive or the barrier is broken (keyword: over-care), proceed with caution. Less can often be more – or a dermatologist can help."

What makes KLAR so special?

"First REINE Cleansing Oil, then SCHUM Foam Cleanser – this prepares the skin for KLAR. The essence brings everything to the ideal pH level and perfectly prepares the skin for the next step. And if you need to get things done faster: KLAR is a true all-rounder! I also use it as a setting tonic over makeup or for that fresh, wet look – just wet a brush and go."