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NIHONSAKARI Nihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Moist
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NIHONSAKARI Nihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Moist

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Nihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Moist”
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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%
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~0.3–0.75%
Hydrolyzed silkKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%
HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~1.6–2.4%
Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.55–1.3%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~3.9–5.8%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5.7–8.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.9–5.8%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
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~0.3–0.75%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~0.55–1.3%est.
Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%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~0.15–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
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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Propylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
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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Fermented
Not recognized
Oryza sativa~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Liquid
Not recognized
Methyl gluceth-10~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Enterococcus faecalis~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Honey~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Acer saccharum sap~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sake lees extract
Not recognized
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Neibara fruit extract
Not recognized
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycine soja seed extract~0.55–1.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Artichoke leaf extract
Not recognized
Hydrolyzed silk~0.45–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Styrene/vp copolymer~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alcohol~0.3–0.75%
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~0.3–0.75%
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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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
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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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Oryza sativa, Unknown, Methyl gluceth-10, Enterococcus faecalis, Honey, Acer saccharum sap, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Unknown, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Unknown, Hydrolyzed silk, Styrene/vp copolymer, Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Moisturizing efficiency of silk protein hydrolysate: Silk fibroinresearchgate.net
NIHONSAKARI Nihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Moist
NIHONSAKARINihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Moist
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