Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Booster Essence Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glucosyl ceramide + 16 moreWorks well
“Booster Essence Lotion contains white koji extract and four kinds of amino acids to deliver moisture and soften skin.”
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, betaine.
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: glucosyl ceramide, panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Arbutin + 3 moreMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, retinyl palmitate.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arbutin, Rice ferment filtrate + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAspergillus/rice ferment extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitatePanthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopherol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolArginine~0.55–1.35%
- 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 ArginineGlycerin~0.5–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinLeucine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHydrolyzed collagen~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidRice ferment filtrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Rice ferment filtrateOryza sativa bran extract~0.15–0.6%
Glucosyl ceramide~0.15–0.55%
Hydrolyzed yeast extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractArbutin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 glycyrrhizateSqualane~0.1–0.5%
- 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 SqualaneArachis hypogaea oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosyl trehalose~0.1–0.35%
Alpha-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolBis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhytic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSilver oxide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Aspergillus/rice ferment extract, Retinyl palmitate, Panthenol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Arginine, Unknown, Glycerin, Leucine, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Rice ferment filtrate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Glucosyl ceramide, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Arbutin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Squalane, Arachis hypogaea oil, Glycosyl trehalose, Unknown, Alpha-glucan, Sorbitol, Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phytic acid, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Silver oxide, Phenoxyethanol
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| Kiku-Masamune Sake BrewingBooster Essence LotionYOUR PRODUCT | NATUREKINDNatural Moisture Hyaluron Toner | TIA'MVita B5 Toner | 2solCica Youth Toner | |
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| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $22.90 | $39.24+$16.34 | $11.50−$11.40 | $21.19−$1.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Japonica Flower Extract | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing - Booster Essence Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 1.80% - 2.20%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Ceramides (glucosyl ceramide 0.30% - 0.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.50% - 1.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed yeast extract 0.30% - 0.55%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.60%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.50% - 0.75%, glycerin 0.65% - 1.00%, panthenol 1.50% - 1.80%, betaine 3.00% - 3.70% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.80$ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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