Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Dear, Klairs

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner

TonerHydration
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a well-built hydrating toner, not a transformative treatment. The efficacy score is held up by a dense humectant-and-soothing base—glycerin, butylene glycol, betaine, panthenol, beta-glucan, and sodium hyaluronate—plus supportive barrier/soothing ingredients like centella and licorice, while the copper peptide sits near the bottom and the vitamin C derivative is likely too low to drive major brightening on its own. It scores well for hydration and comfort, but there is no high-potency exfoliant, retinoid, or meaningfully positioned brightening active, so the formula is strong for prep and support rather than dramatic treatment.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
BetaineTocopheryl AcetateGlycerinPanthenolAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanLysine HClSodium HyaluronateProline
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dimethyl SulfoneCentella Asiatica ExtractPolyquaternium-51Acetyl MethionineTheanineNatto GumDisodium PhosphateSodium PhosphateCopper Tripeptide-1
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem ExtractAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua (Water)
solvent
Butylene Glycol
humectant, solvent
Dimethyl Sulfone
conditioning agent
Betaine
humectant, osmolyte
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
light emollient
Disodium EDTA
chelating agent
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
botanical extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
soothing botanical extract
Chlorphenesin
preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
antioxidant
Glycerin
humectant
Arginine
buffering amino acid
Carbomer
gelling agent
Panthenol
humectant, soothing agent
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
botanical extract
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent, preservative booster
Hydroxyethylcellulose
thickener
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
soothing botanical extract
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
botanical extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
soothing botanical extract
Polyquaternium-51
film former, humectant
Beta-Glucan
humectant, soothing agent
Lysine HCl
amino acid
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
vitamin C derivative
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Lysine HCl, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Proline, Natto Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Copper Tripeptide-1

Frequently Asked

Is Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner worth it?

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a well-built hydrating toner, not a transformative treatment. The efficacy score is held up by a dense humectant-and-soothing base—glycerin, butylene glycol, betaine, panthenol, beta-glucan, and sodium hyaluronat

What are the key active ingredients in Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner?

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.

Does Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner. It scores 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-12. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.