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Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner ingredients: is it worth it?

This is a well-built hydrating toner, not a transformative treatment.

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Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
— Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Hydration
Does it work?
3.9/ 5.0
Effective
Is it safe?
4.7/ 5.0
Very Gentle
THE VERDICT

This is a well-built hydrating toner, not a transformative treatment.

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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.

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DemythSkin rates Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner 3.9/5 for efficacy and 4.7/5 for safety.

GRADED AS TONER — HYDRATION

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS BY TIER

◄ DRIVES RESULTSWORKS AGAINST YOU ►
Doing the work · 19 ingredients
S

Gold Standards

High clinical proof | Skin-transformative
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A

Reliable

Proven results
BetaineTocopheryl AcetateGlycerinPanthenolAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanLysine HClSodium HyaluronateProline
B

Potent

Developing evidence
Dimethyl SulfoneCentella Asiatica ExtractPolyquaternium-51Acetyl MethionineTheanineNatto GumDisodium PhosphateSodium PhosphateCopper Tripeptide-1
Not doing the work · 4 ingredients
C

Overhyped | Marketing

Hype | Limited data
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem ExtractAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Extract
D

Documented Irritants

Evidence-backed flag
None detected
FORMULATION BASE (10)⌄
Aqua (Water)Butylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium EDTAChlorphenesinArginineCarbomer1,2-HexanediolHydroxyethylcellulosePolysorbate 60
FULL INGREDIENT LIST⌄

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

WHAT EACH INGREDIENT DOES (24)⌄
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

EXTERNAL CITATIONS

Panthenol: Widely used humectant/soothing ingredient with evidence for supporting barrier recovery and reducing dryness.

Sodium Hyaluronate: Well-established humectant used to improve skin hydration and surface plumpness.

Copper Tripeptide-1: Peptide used in skincare for supportive anti-aging/barrier claims, though evidence is more limited than for core humectants.

DISCLAIMER: THIS ANALYSIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. AI-GENERATED DATA BASED ON PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INGREDIENT LISTS. VERIFY WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

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Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner: common questions

Is Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner worth it?

Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Effective) and 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Very Gentle) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a well-built hydrating toner, not a transformative treatment.

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 scores: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are graded S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. Brand and price are not part of the score, and no brand pays for one.

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