NIHONSAKARI Komenuka Bijin Medicated Essence Lightening Serum
Works for
MoisturizingDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
“Developed by Japanese sake brewing company NIHONSAKARI, this beauty essence brightens, moisturizes and refreshes skin without leaving a white cast or sticky feel.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateNot delivered
“Developed by Japanese sake brewing company NIHONSAKARI, this beauty essence brightens, moisturizes and refreshes skin without leaving a white cast or sticky feel.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~22–33%
- 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 glycyrrhizatePlacental extract~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~4.5–6.7%
Glycerin~3.4–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinOryza sativa bran extract~2.8–4.2%
Hydrolyzed yeast~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSoluble collagen~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenSoluble elastin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolCellulose gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Carbomer~0.05–0.2%
- 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 CarbomerIngredient list view
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Placental extract, Water, Glycerin, Unknown, Oryza sativa bran extract, Hydrolyzed yeast, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Soluble elastin, Glycine soja extract, Alcohol, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Cellulose gum, Potassium hydroxide, Carbomer
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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.
| NIHONSAKARIKomenuka Bijin Medicated Essence Lightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Miss SpaCoarse Correct Blemish Banishing Serum | Skin GenericsHyaluronic Acid Serum 28% Active Complex | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | — | $69.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 | Algae Extract | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NIHONSAKARI - Komenuka Bijin Medicated Essence Lightening Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (soluble collagen 1.70% - 2.60%, sodium hyaluronate 1.80% - 2.70% and glycerin 4.70% - 7.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 39.00$ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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