Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing22 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“deeply nourished complexion”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, biosaccharide gum-1.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“instant wrinkle-smoothing effects”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, asiaticoside, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Acer saccharum sap~26–32%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAcetylated hydrogenated vegetable glyceride~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethyl gluceth-20~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Squalane~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneWater~1.7–2.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholLactobacillus/rice ferment~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic beeswax~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPolyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateMethyl hydrogenated rosinate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan stearate~0.6–0.9%
Silica~0.7–1.05%
Butylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMaltitol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolCetearyl olivate~0.55–0.8%
Sunflower seed oil glycerides~0.6–0.85%
Carbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.5–0.75%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSorbitan olivate~0.5–0.75%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHibiscus abelmoschus extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDioscorea japonica root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Adenosine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAcer rubrum bark extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractBiosaccharide gum-1~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Arginine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAsiaticoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSorbitan isostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerDextrin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseRutin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about RutinPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhaseolus lunatus seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bean seed extract. It might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Phaseolus lunatus seed extractIngredient list view
Acer saccharum sap, Glycerin, Acetylated hydrogenated vegetable glyceride, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Squalane, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cetearyl alcohol, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Synthetic beeswax, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Sorbitan stearate, Silica, Butylene glycol, Maltitol, Cetearyl olivate, Sunflower seed oil glycerides, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hibiscus abelmoschus extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Acer rubrum bark extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Arginine, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan isostearate, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Dextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Rutin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Phaseolus lunatus seed extract
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| KlairsMaple Energy Infusing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Youth Repair Cream | kineffDermacycle 102 Night Renewal Cream | TIRTIRMatcha Calming Cream 50ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $19.60 | $24.30+$4.70 | $12.99−$6.61 | $43.56+$23.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Klairs - Maple Energy Infusing Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, maltitol and methyl gluceth-20 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, salvia hispanica seed extract, squalane and butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.10% - 0.35%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.35% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Adenosine 0.01% - 0.05%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.01% - 0.05% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Klairs" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 19.60$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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