Kose Sekkisei Lotion - 2 Types

Kose Sekkisei Lotion - 2 Types

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycerin + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“The Happy Bath Day line uses honey and Bulgaria rose oil extracts for ultra-moisturizing and nourishing effects on skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

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: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.

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: triticum vulgare germ oil.

Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~4.6–6.9%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–5%
TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.9%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~0.4–0.9%
Evens skin tone
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Fresh A mild, refreshing tonic that penetrates instantly to get rid of dullness and promotes an even, refined skin tone.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product contains ingredients (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: LowA 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~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~24–35%est.
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.5%est.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~3.7–5.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.9–4.4%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.2–1.9%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~4.6–6.9%est.

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Alcohol~24–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~4.6–6.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Tocopheryl acetate~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Citric acid~2.9–4.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium citrate~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
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

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Triethylhexanoin~1.2–1.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Polysorbate 80~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Alcohol~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.55–1.3%
Key active
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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Water~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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P-oxybenzoic acid ester
Not recognized
Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Melosria extract
Not recognized
C12-15 pareth-8 phosphate~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.9%
Key active
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

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Water~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Pyrus communis seed extract~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Melosuria extract
Not recognized
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract
Papaver rhoeas seed extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
C12-15 pareth-8 phosphate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about C12-15 pareth-8 phosphate
Legume extract
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Alcohol, Glycerin, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polysorbate 80, Alcohol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Unknown, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Parfum, Unknown, C12-15 pareth-8 phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Pyrus communis seed extract, Unknown, Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Papaver rhoeas seed extract, C12-15 pareth-8 phosphate, Unknown

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