Kikumasamune Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist
Works for
Evens skin toneRetinol, Arbutin + 1 moreWorks well
“Improves both skin texture and skin tone”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingGlutamic acid, Arginine + 4 moreWorks
“Kikumasamune Sake Skin Care Lotion Bright Moist helps to hydrate and brighten 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, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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, palmitic acid.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, ArbutinWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - arbutin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6–9%
- 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 glycolGlutamic acid~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidArginine~2.9–4.3%
- 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 ArginineLeucine~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidRetinol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolPotassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize other ingredients in the formulation
More about Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphateSodium tocopheryl phosphate~0.95–1.4%
Placental extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arbutin~0.5–1.15%
- 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~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glycyrrhizateGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinArachis hypogaea oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 lecithinPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilStyrene/acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 citratePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Glutamic acid, Arginine, Leucine, Palmitic acid, Retinol, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, Sodium tocopheryl phosphate, Placental extract, Arbutin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Arachis hypogaea oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KikumasamuneSake Skin Care Lotion Bright MoistYOUR PRODUCT | AcadermaChrono Warp - Restoring Essence | innisfreeRetinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming | YEOUTHBalancing Facial Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 78% |
| Price | — | $90.00 | $27.20 | $8.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Retinal | Niacinamide | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Highly active antioxidant of tocopheryl ascorbyl phosphatepatents.google.com
- 6Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
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