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Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Moisturizing Wash & Shave Gel
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Moisturizing Wash & Shave Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl betaine, Lauric acid + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Sake Moisturizing Wash & Shave Gel”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide dea, lauric acid, lauryl betaine, myristic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~7.4–11.2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.8–5.8%
Cocamide deaEffect: High~2.3–3.5%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.6–2.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~7.4–11.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.8–5.8%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2–3.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Phellodendron amurense bark extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effectMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~3.8–5.8%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl betaine~7.4–11.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauric acid~3.8–5.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Cocamide dea~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium hydroxide~2–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Myristic acid~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Butylene glycol~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants

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Diospyros kaki fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydrolyzed yeast extract~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

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Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect

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Diospyros kaki fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Royal jelly extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

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Sodium lactate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Propylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Potassium chloride~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl betaine, Lauric acid, Cocamide dea, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Royal jelly extract, Sodium lactate, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Potassium chloride, Citric acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transferncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitaminsresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Sake Moisturizing Wash & Shave Gel
Kiku-Masamune Sake BrewingSake Moisturizing Wash & Shave Gel
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