Discovering the YUKA app was a refreshing moment in our ongoing commitment to transparency and ingredient integrity. YUKA has become well known for helping people understand the contents of the products they use on their bodies every day. When several of our customers began sharing their YUKA results with us, we decided to try the app ourselves and take a closer look at how our formulations performed under its rigorous scoring system.

Scanning our products produced an encouraging set of results, with several achieving an excellent 100 out of 100 rating. These perfect scores reflect the science-led, nature-inspired formulations at the heart of Klara Skincare. Even the products that did not score a full 100 scored exceptionally well. YUKA’s algorithm is designed to flag even the smallest trace of certain ingredients, including those present only because they exist within a pre-preserved active complex. This level of strictness highlights just how carefully each Klara Skincare product is crafted.

This article explores YUKA, explains how its scoring system works, and examines how Klara Skincare performs when placed under its microscope. It also offers insight into why certain ingredients may affect the final score, even at extremely low concentrations. Most importantly, it demonstrates how external analysis aligns with our commitment to safe, effective and scientifically guided skincare.

Key Takeaways

• Klara Skincare received outstanding YUKA skincare ratings, including several perfect 100 out of 100 scores.

• YUKA assesses ingredients using scientific literature, giving consumers clarity around formulation quality.

• Perfect scores reflect the purity and balance of products such as Blue Calming Balm and our facial oils.

• High scores for the Peptide Day Cream and Cream Cleanser show how carefully stabilised actives support clean beauty.

• Scientific expertise and natural ingredient selection work together to create gentle, effective formulations that perform well under independent analysis.

Did you know? Even a trace of 0.01 percent phenoxyethanol from a pre-preserved peptide complex can influence a YUKA score.

What YUKA Measures and How It Works

YUKA is built to help consumers understand ingredients in both food and cosmetic products. For skincare, the app uses a detailed ingredient database along with references from scientific literature. Its system assigns a score out of 100 based on safety, irritation potential and the presence of ingredients that may be linked to environmental or health concerns according to existing studies.

Key Features of YUKA

• Barcode scanning and instant product identification
  

• Ingredient-by-ingredient analysis
  

• Colour-coded overall rating
  

• Scientific references linked to each flagged ingredient
  

• Focus on ingredient origin, potential allergenicity and long-term exposure research

YUKA’s Colour System

YUKA uses a simple visual hierarchy:

• Green Excellent
  

• Light Green / Yellow Good
  

• Orange Moderate
  

• Red Poor

This system gives users a quick understanding at a glance. It is important to remember that YUKA does not analyse final formula interactions or concentrations directly. It assesses the presence of an ingredient and its potential risks based on published studies, rather than how it performs in a professionally balanced cosmetic formula.

Klara Skincare’s YUKA Results

Scanning our product range produced a set of outstanding scores. Here is a clear summary of the results.

YUKA Score Table

The three perfect scores reflect the purity and simplicity of the ingredients used in these formulations. The remaining two products also achieved high scores. A result of 86 or 93 sits comfortably within YUKA’s excellent category.

These ratings offer reassurance to customers who value ingredient transparency. They also demonstrate that the choices behind our formulas are aligned with the expectations of users who rely on tools such as YUKA to support their skincare decisions.

Why Klara Skincare Performs So Well on YUKA

The strong YUKA results stem from the philosophy behind every Klara Skincare formulation. Our guiding principle is discovered by nature and enhanced by science. Each product is created with an understanding of plant-based actives and their behaviour on the skin, combined with innovative delivery systems developed through scientific research.

Scientific Expertise Behind Every Product

Klara Skincare was founded by Dr Klara Valko, a scientist with an extensive background in pharmaceutical research. Her academic experience and published scientific work inform the way ingredients are selected, combined and stabilised. This scientific foundation ensures that each formula supports skin health while remaining gentle and compatible with sensitive skin.

Natural Ingredients and Advanced Botanical Science

Our products make use of natural origin ingredients, plant oils, botanical extracts and bioactive compounds designed to support the skin’s structure. Several ingredients are certified organic, used in their purest form. A prime example is our Blue Calming Balm, formulated with certified organic cold pressed oils and butters.

The brand also incorporates advanced botanical science such as biomimetic compounds and bioavailable plant extracts. These technologies help improve absorption and support the delivery of active ingredients without relying on harsh additives.

Innovative Delivery Systems

Several formulations include biomimetic technology designed to reflect the skin’s natural structure. Using this technology helps the active components penetrate effectively. This supports their performance on the skin while maintaining a gentle ingredient profile, which naturally aligns well with YUKA’s ingredient-focused approach.

A Closer Look at Klara’s Blue Calming Balm

Blue Calming Balm received a perfect 100 out of 100 score on YUKA. The balm is a concentrated solid oil blend crafted with certified organic and cold pressed oils and butters. It contains no preservatives, no waxes and no emulsifiers. This type of formulation is instantly recognised by YUKA as clean and minimal.

What Makes Blue Calming Balm Perform So Well

• A short, simple ingredient list
  

• Certified organic cold pressed plant oils
  

• No preservatives or unnecessary stabilisers
  

• A soothing texture that melts on contact
  

• Ideal for dry, sensitive or stressed skin

This balm demonstrates how simplicity and science meet to create a luxurious yet clean skincare experience. The perfect score is a direct reflection of how elegantly balanced the formula is, both in its composition and its effect on the skin.

Understanding YUKA’s Strictness and Ingredient Nuance

Some active ingredients used in skincare come pre-preserved directly from raw material suppliers. For example, the Matrixyl 3000 peptide complex contains approximately 1 percent phenoxyethanol to ensure microbial stability during manufacturing. When used within a finished formula, this leads to an approximate concentration of around 0.01 percent.

YUKA identifies the presence of phenoxyethanol regardless of concentration. The presence alone affects the numerical score even when the level is extremely low and well within accepted safety limits. This explains why the Peptide Day Cream and Cream Cleanser did not achieve 100 out of 100 despite their exceptionally gentle formulations.

This level of strictness actually highlights how clean the formulas are. Even with YUKA’s conservative scoring method, both products remain in the excellent category. They demonstrate that responsible preservation, scientific formulation and natural ingredients can coexist harmoniously.

Klara Skincare as a Clean Beauty Leader

Klara Skincare aligns naturally with what YUKA values. The brand is built on integrity, research and an understanding of how natural ingredients interact with the skin. Several aspects support our position within clean beauty.

Why Klara Skincare Stands Out

• A scientific founder with significant industry and academic expertise
  

• A commitment to ingredients discovered by nature and enhanced by science
  

• Use of biomimetic and advanced botanical technologies
  

• Certified organic ingredients in several formulations
  

• A focus on gentle, skin compatible compositions
  

• Recognition in industry settings including award shortlisting

External validation, including YUKA results, reflects the care taken at every stage of development. From ingredient sourcing to final product creation, each step supports the wellbeing of the skin while remaining aligned with modern expectations of clean beauty.

How Consumers Can Use YUKA Wisely

Apps like YUKA are helpful tools when choosing skincare. They provide a starting point for understanding ingredient lists and potential concerns.

Tips for Getting the Most from YUKA

• Use the app as a quick reference guide

• Look beyond the score to understand ingredient purpose
  

• Pay attention to how your skin responds to a product
  

• Combine YUKA’s insights with brand research
  

• Consider the overall formulation philosophy
  

• Recognise that extremely low traces of preservatives may appear even in clean products

Using YUKA alongside trusted brands such as Klara Skincare helps create a balanced and informed approach to skincare selection.

Conclusion: Klara Skincare and YUKA Skincare Ratings

Scanning our products with YUKA confirmed what lies at the core of Klara Skincare. Clean formulations, natural ingredients, scientific precision and a commitment to transparency come together to create skincare that performs beautifully both on the skin and under independent analysis.

Perfect scores such as those achieved by our Blue Calming Balm, Facial Oil with Retinol and 24K Gold Flakes and Ageless Glow Facial Oil demonstrate the purity and quality of their formulations. High scores for the Peptide Day Cream and Cream Cleanser highlight the thoughtful selection of ingredients and the balance between safety, performance and stability.

Our philosophy discovered by nature and enhanced by science continues to guide each future formulation. YUKA results simply reflect what we aim for every day: skincare created with integrity, intention and respect for both the skin and the consumer.

Discover skincare crafted with integrity, intention and science by exploring the full Klara Skincare collection.