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Kikumasamune Sake Skin Care Cleansing
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Kikumasamune Sake Skin Care Cleansing

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Carbomer + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Sake Skin Care Cleansing”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, peg-20 glyceryl isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate) 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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.8%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.15–0.65%
Peg-20 glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.7–4%est.
ArbutinBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutinMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.6–9.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Pentylene glycol~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Arbutin~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

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

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Glutamic acid~1.6–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rice ferment filtrate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Leucine~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Arginine~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Placental protein~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–1%
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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Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Peg-20 glyceryl isostearate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Methylparaben~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Pentylene glycol, Arbutin, Glutamic acid, Rice ferment filtrate, Leucine, Arginine, Placental protein, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Carbomer, Peg-20 glyceryl isostearate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Methylparaben, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 82 of 82 of 8
Key difference—DimethiconeCeramide NpMineral Oil
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
  3. 3
    TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  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
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Kikumasamune Sake Skin Care Cleansing
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