Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum

Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum
5.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.6 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap (est. ≈40.0%), Glycerin (est. ≈22.0%) and Tripropylene Glycol (est. ≈11.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Adenosine, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Dear, Klairs Maple Energy Infusing Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Tripropylene Glycol (est. ≈11.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
40
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap
22
Glycerin
11
Tripropylene Glycol
6
Polyglycerin-3
4
Betaine
3
Water
2
1,2-Hexanediol
1.5
Squalane
1
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
0.3
Silica
0.3
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
0.3
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
0.3
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
0.3
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
0.3
Tromethamine
0.3
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Sodium Polyacrylate
0.3
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
0.3
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Cetearyl Alcohol
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
PVM/MA Copolymer
0.3
Acer Rubrum Bark Extract
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Cellulose Gum
0.3
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Sorbitan Isostearate
0.3
Sodium Surfactin
0.3
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
0.3
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Glucose
0.3
Rutin
0.3
Phragmites Communis Extract
0.3
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
0.3
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract
Est. %
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap
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Glycerin
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Tripropylene Glycol
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Polyglycerin-3
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Betaine
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Water
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Squalane
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Butylene Glycol
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Silica
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
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Carbomer
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
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Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
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Tromethamine
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Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
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Propanediol
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Sodium Polyacrylate
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Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
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Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Adenosine
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PVM/MA Copolymer
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Acer Rubrum Bark Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Cellulose Gum
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Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
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Stearic Acid
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Sorbitan Isostearate
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Sodium Surfactin
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Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
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Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Glucose
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Rutin
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Phragmites Communis Extract
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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Tocopherol
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Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
86.4
40
22
11
6
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.3
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 86.4 10
10.0
40
22
11
6
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.3 20
1.6
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
40
22
11
6
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 86.4 10
10
All humectants
86.4
40
22
11
6
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 3.3 20
1.6
All occlusives
3.3
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Adenosine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
11
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 12.2 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
12.2
Tripropylene Glycol
11
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
0.3
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
0.3
Rutin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap
Est. %40
Function
Origin
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap
Glycerin
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Tripropylene Glycol
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Tripropylene Glycol
Polyglycerin-3
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Polyglycerin-3
Betaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Water
Est. %3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Squalane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Silica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAn emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCommonly known as cupuaçu butter, this fatty, emollient, and occlusive ingredient is similar to cocoa butter. It contains fatty acids and is able to emulsify 4x its weight.
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterA fat obtained from the kernel of the mango seed. It is a semi-solid, plant-based butter that is used for consumption, and as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer in skincare.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterA butter-like, occlusive moisturizing, and emollient fatty oil extracted from the seeds of Murumuru palm. It consists mainly of lauric and myristic acid, as well as smaller amounts of oleic acid.
Tromethamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TromethamineAn ingredient based on amino acids that is commonly used as a pH adjuster. It has a high pH, which means that it is basic (alkaline), so adding tromethamine to a skincare product will increase its overall pH level.
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PolyacrylateThis white powder is primarily used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is added to the water phase, which then thickens to form a clear gel. Sodium polyacrylate can also serve as an emollient, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerA synthetic humectant moisturizer often paired with glycerin. It also functions as a viscosity-controlling agent that creates gel-like formulas with thicker textures.
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

PVM/MA Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PVM/MA Copolymer
Acer Rubrum Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acer Rubrum Bark Extract
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Cellulose Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cellulose GumA polymer that is derived from its namesake, cellulose, which is plant-based. It has many formula-helper benefits, including thickening and product stabilization.
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Sorbitan Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan IsostearateA mild yet powerful emulsifier primarily utilized to produce water-in-oil emulsions. It helps to create a particularly rich and substantial emulsion.
Sodium Surfactin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Surfactin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from the berries of the bilberry plant, sometimes called European blueberry. It is rich in antioxidant anthocyanins and astringent tannins.
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pueraria Lobata Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of Kudzu, a trailing vine native to several Asian countries. It contains a combination of isoflavones and polysaccharides which have been shown to increase the production of collagen and HA in aging skin.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived polymer that helps products feel buttery and bouncy and can reduce stringiness in a formula.
Glucose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlucoseA simple sugar that is also one of two components of sucrose, or table sugar. It is used as a humectant in skincare products. Glucose is also used to flavor lip care cosmetics because of its mildly sweet taste.
Rutin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rutin
Phragmites Communis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phragmites Communis Extract
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A small synthetic peptide that is thought to act similarly to Botox by calming contractions of the facial muscles and reducing expression wrinkles. The effect is only temporary and it does not improve the skin structure in any way.

Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

A small peptide consisting of three amino acids with anti-wrinkle effects. Together with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, it is a part of the popular anti-wrinkle complex called Matrixyl™ 3000.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

A synthetic peptide that mimics the activity of immunoglobulin G and signals to the skin to stop the inflammation. It has been shown in studies to reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen content.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract