Overall speaking, I have been liking the effects of using this cult-favorite product. Not many hyped products have floored me, but this – is really good for adding a bounce and youthfulness to the skin. We have better news regarding the three magic abilities of vitamin C: there is in-vivo (tested on real people) data showing that SAP does have photo-protective (aka antioxidant) properties, though less than pure AA. SAP might also aid collagen boosting;in-vitro (made in the lab) data shows that it works, but is less effective than another vitamin C derivative, called MAP (that seems to be as effective as pure AA). As for skin-brightening, there is a trade publication with in-vivo data showing that SAP can fade brown spots. As a sheet mask. Simply saturate 4-5 pieces of cotton pads with the product and apply them to parts of your face that needs TLC, like the cheeks, forehead and chin. Klairs has made it clear that the only difference between the two toners is that the unscented version has no essential oils in it, as an option for folks who prefer unscented products and who have very sensitive skin that might have a reaction to natural oils. Nr. 2 magic property is that licorice is a potent anti-inflammatory. Glabridin has also some soothing properties but the main active anti-inflammatory component is glycyrrhizin. It’s used to treat several skin diseases that are connected to inflammation including atopic dermatitis, rosacea or eczema.

Either way, fragrance wise both of them are non-bothering. They are barely detectable once applied to the skin. I don’t like to waste my toner, so I apply it directly with my hands. I take the toner in my palm, pat between both my palms, and then pat it or press it on the face. Before diving into the in depth Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner review, let’s have a look at the pros and cons of using this toner. I’ve tried both products and as you will see, they’re both amazing additions to your skin care regimen. Which Klairs toner is better? In terms of ingredients, you can see that the only difference is the removal of the essential oils. Everything else is the same. Supple Preparation Facial Toner IngredientsKlairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner is part of the brand’s Supple Preparation Line, which focuses on cleansing and hydrating the skin. Using a toner in your skin care routine is vital. The purpose of a facial toner is to clean your skin and to remove dead skin cells. Even if you are using an oil or foam cleanser, it is highly recommended to use a toner afterwards to remove impurities that weren’t removed by the cleanser. On top of cleaning the skin, it also moisturises and unclogges the pores. Another thing SAP might be able to do is to help with acne. A 2005 study showed in vitro (in test tubes) that 1% SAP has a strong antimicrobial activity on evil acne causing P. acnes and it also showed in vivo (on real people) that 5% SAP can strongly improvethe inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris. In fact, the results were comparable or even slightly better than with 5% benzoyl peroxide.

As always, remember that every person’s skin and skin type is different so what might work for me might not work for you, and vice versa.

SAP (the vit C derivative, not the enterprise software, obvs) is a promising derivative that has great stability up to pH 7. The challenge with it thoughis skin penetration. Unfortunately, it seems to be limited, or to quote a great article from theJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology "topically applied ascorbyl phosphate salts are, at very best, poorly absorbed in comparison with AA". Regarding conversion to AA, there seems to be no data about it, so we can neither deny nor confirm it. Excludes items sent to and from Perth and Darwin. For more information regarding these locations, please visit Australia Post.