Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Japanese Sake Skin Care Essence
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide eop, Ceramide np + 14 moreWorks well
“Lightweight formula leaves a non-sticky finish and long-lasting moisture.”
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:
alanine, 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: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Arbutin + 3 moreMay help
“Luxurious sake essence contains plenty of beauty ingredients, such as kojic acid to brighten dull skin, along with vitamins, minerals and 12 kinds of rice-derived amino acids.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, arbutin, ascorbyl glucoside, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucoside, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucoside, Arbutin + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin, ascorbyl glucoside) 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: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ornithine~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about OrnithineHistidine~4.5–6.8%
Alanine~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlaninePhenylalanine~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide eop~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide np~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ap~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apAscorbyl glucoside~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePlacental extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arbutin~0.6–1.4%
- 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~0.55–1.25%
- 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 glycyrrhizateBetaine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSqualane~0.55–1.25%
- 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 SqualaneTriethylhexanoin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinIsostearic acid~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPhytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPhytosphingosine~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineSodium lactate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePca~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaSodium pca~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylatePolysorbate 20~0.3–0.75%
Polysorbate 60~0.35–0.75%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~0.2–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- 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 copolymerDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 caprylatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ornithine, Histidine, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ascorbyl glucoside, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Placental extract, Arbutin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Isostearic acid, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium lactate, Pca, Sodium pca, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| Kiku-Masamune Sake BrewingJapanese Sake Skin Care EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Baxter of CaliforniaHerbal Mint Toner | |
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| Match | — | 15% |
| Price | — | $16.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | High |
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Product summary
"Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing - Japanese Sake Skin Care Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.90%, ceramide np 2.80% - 4.20%, ceramide ap 2.00% - 2.90% and ceramide 1 3.70% - 5.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.70%, pca 0.20% - 0.75%, sodium lactate 0.30% - 0.70%, betaine 0.85% - 1.25%, histidine 22.00% - 33.00% and alanine 4.80% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 23.10$ 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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